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Tom Karst

  • Owner, Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group
As seen in: Substack, AgWeb, Dairy Herd Management, The Packer, The Scoop, Drovers, Farm Journal's Pork (Pork Business), Produce Retailer, Produce Market Guide, Organic Insider
Editor Emeritus of The Packer Founder of LinkedIn Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group tomkarst.substack.com/
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Star fruit ripe for retail holiday promotions, says Tierra Suelta

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By Jill Dutton Verified, Tom Karst
| The Packer Verified
Retailers looking to boost holiday produce sales can capitalize on the seasonal allure of star fruit, with strong volumes of Florida-grown star fruit are now available, says Miami-based tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta. “Festive stars shapes are everywhere during the holidays, and star fruit is a fun way to jazz up holiday meals and brighten winter tables,” Steve Stutz, principal and sales lead for Tierra Suelta, said in a news release.
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USDA restricts PACA violators in California, Georgia, New Jersey and Texas

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By Tom Karst, Christina Herrick Verified, Jill Dutton Verified
| The Packer Verified
The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA, according to a news release.
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Inflation ticks slightly higher in November

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By Tom Karst, Christina Herrick Verified, Jill Dutton Verified
| The Packer Verified
Year-over-year overall U.S. inflation checked in at 2.7% in November, slightly higher than the 2.6% pace reported in October, according to the Dec. 11 consumer prices report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The grocery food index rose 1.6% over the last 12 months, while the BLS said the restaurant food index rose 3.6% over the last year.
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