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FDA and Produce Industry to Hold Final Rule Webinars on FSMA in December

In October, following the publication of FDA’s final Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules for preventive controls for human food and animal feed, the produce industry came together with FDA to co-sponsor a series of webinars to help industry members understand the final rules and implications for their businesses.

Jeff Janas Nov 03 2015 in Agriculture

Piece-rate Compensation Law & Compliance Webinar Now Available Online

Western Growers members can now log in and view the presentation and slides from the Piece-rate Compensation Law & Compliance webinar that was held on October 20, 2015.

Jeff Janas Oct 29 2015 in Legal

Western Growers Welcomes 40 New Members

We would like to recognize and thank the companies who became part of the Western Growers family. Your support is appreciated. We look forward to working with you and your employees through 2015 and beyond.

REGULAR

Harvest Sensations LLC

Irigoyen Farms Inc

Never Bend LLC

NON-FRESH REGULAR

California Heritage Mills Inc

Joe Muller & Sons

Galen Olesh Farms LLC

Materra Farming Company

Priority Pollination LLC

T & P Farms

West Family Farms Inc

Jeff Janas Oct 29 2015 in Membership

Quaker City Produce to Close Tomorrow – Know your PACA Rights and Remedies

Quaker City Produce, a wholesaler located in Philadelphia that originally opened in 1940, is set to close its doors tomorrow, Friday, October 30. The closing comes on the heels of the death of the company’s patriarch Jimmy Storey on October 13.

If you are currently owed money from Quaker City and have questions about your PACA rights and remedies, please contact Tom Oliveri, director of WGs’ Trade Practices & Commodity Services Department at (949) 885-2269.

Jeff Janas Oct 29 2015 in Legal

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