Posts By: Matt McInerney

New Kroger Payment Terms Conflict with PACA Trust Rights

Kroger sent out a letter to shippers recently announcing their new August 1, 2018 standardized payment terms of Net 90 days. Accepting these new payment terms directly conflict with protection rights under the PACA Trust. Agreeing to any extension beyond 30 days permanently waives your PACA trust protection. Under PACA, to be eligible for trust ...

Industry Push Back Against New Kroger Payment Policy

Kroger sent out a letter to shippers recently announcing their new August 1, 2018 standardized payment terms of Net 90 days. The new policy directly conflicts with protection rights under the PACA Trust. Agreeing to any extension beyond 30 days permanently waives the PACA Trust protection for any produce supplier. Since receiving this notice, Western ...