Operating a consistent business model for almost 35 years and building a solid reputation with customers can go a long way in the produce industry.

It sure seems that everything Taylor Swift touches turns to gold — or should I say platinum — though not everything needs her help becoming a hit. 

Last year the mega star was seen at the U.S. Open enjoying the tournament’s official drink, the Honey Deuce. According to The New York Times, during last year’s two-week event the iconic drink generated $12.8 million — not too shabby.  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Roberson Onion Corp. of Hazlehurst, GA, entered into a Consent Decision and Order finding that Roberson Produce committed repeated and flagrant PACA violations by failing to pay $457,171.80 to multiple produce sellers. The Consent Decision and Order took effect Aug. 15. 

Earlier this year the USDA alleged that Roberson Produce failed to make full payment promptly in the total amount of $889,309.48, to 12 sellers for multiple lots of produce, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Happy Dirt offers a full line of organic vegetables and seasonal fruits grown on the East Coast, including a year-round supply of organic sweet potatoes and greens.

Schnuck Markets enhanced the efficiency and precision of fresh food operations across its 114-store network through a partnership with Logile, an AI-powered connected workforce solutions for the retail industry. The retailer is harnessing automation to refine production forecasting and inventory management, ultimately reducing inefficiencies and delivering a seamless in-store experience.