The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Cantero Produce Corp. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Florida, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to two produce sellers in the amount of $412,050 from August 2022 through September 2022.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas named Raquel Espinoza, founder of Produce House, as the 2023 Member of the Year. The prestigious award, established in 2010, is a testament to her outstanding contributions and dedication to the association.

Side Delights is looking to help retailers boost incremental potato sales through the holiday shopping season and beyond. Potato purchases drive visibility and engagement for the produce category and profitability for retailers, according Potatoes USA.

At the start of the new year Todd Jones will become the executive chairman of Publix, Kevin Murphy will be promoted to CEO and John Goff will be promoted to president. Chairman of the Board Ed Crenshaw will remain on the board of directors as chairman emeritus.

The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization, effective immediately.

Dümmen Orange North America has promoted Kelly Nicholas to head of technical services. She originally joined Dümmen Orange during the summer of 2018 where she served as a technical support specialist until her recent promotion.