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USDA reaches decision on $794K PACA violation

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By Keith Loria Verified, Joey Piedimonte
| The Produce News Verified
USDA reaches decision on $794K PACA violation August 20, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has entered into a Consent Decision and Order with L Produce LLC, d/b/a Leonardo’s Produce of Detroit. The company, operating from Michigan, failed to make prompt payment to 13 produce sellers in the amount of $794,230 for produce that it purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from November 2024 to February 2025, in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
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Top Brass Produce invests in every step of the grape journey

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By Keith Loria Verified, Joey Piedimonte
| The Produce News Verified
Top Brass Produce invests in every step of the grape journey By Keith Loria August 19, 2026 California’s table grape industry has changed dramatically during the past decade. Proprietary varieties have reshaped the category, consumer expectations have risen and retailers increasingly seek programs that deliver variety, quality and consistency throughout the season.
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PRO*ACT Crop Update: Demand returns as Salinas crop pressure builds

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By Joey Piedimonte, Keith Loria Verified
| The Produce News Verified
PRO*ACT Crop Update: Demand returns as Salinas crop pressure builds By Joey Piedimonte August 19, 2026 A beautiful overcast morning in the Salinas Valley is a welcome sight as we move through the second half of August. The cool marine layer and mild coastal temperatures are exactly what lettuce and leafy green crops need following periods of summer heat. One of the unique characteristics of the Salinas Valley is its many microclimates.
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