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USDA Warns Shippers of Fraudulent Purchaser Scams
The USDA Agricultural Market Service’s Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Division (PACA) is warning produce sellers to know their buyer after reports that various entities and individuals may be falsely representing themselves as current PACA licensees and legitimate purchasers in the industry – ordering produce, arranging its pick-up and transport, and not paying for that…
Understanding “Protection” in Produce Transactions: A Cautionary Approach
I frequently receive calls from our members about transaction issues, whether unfolding in real time or arising after the fact, as they work to resolve them. A common theme I hear is, "I granted the buyer protection," and my immediate response is always the same: "What does 'protection' mean to you?" The answers vary widely, underscoring a key issue—there is no standard definition of…