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What Constitutes a Dump or Donation Certificate?

When produce is being handled on a consignment basis, all cartons need to be accounted for, even the produce that will be dumped or donated. The shipper, when accounting back to a grower, must document that the produce was of no commercial value if there is to be no return.

Tom Oliveri Sep 16 2015 in Collections and PACA Support

90th Annual Meeting – Get Inspired by Top Chef Shirley Chung

When “chef-testant,” Shirley Chung was eliminated from the Top Chef show’s final four episode in Hawaii in 2014, she graciously lamented about her performance saying, “I feel like I disappointed a lot of people, but I have to be honest and say that I agreed with the judges. I was simply not at my best caliber for the end of the competition or for the dish. Everything went wrong.

Jeff Janas Sep 15 2015 in Annual Meeting Membership

2015 California Legislative Update

The 2015 California legislative year was completed early Saturday morning following final action on bills. The focus now shifts as the governor will decide the fate of the bills that were passed. Below is a brief snapshot of key bills of importance to WG.

Jeff Janas Sep 15 2015 in Environment

90th Annual Meeting -- Don’t Miss This Year’s Workshops

Some of the most anticipated events during the Annual Meeting are our workshops. This year’s line-up of workshops will be no different, featuring discussions on some of the hottest topics in the industry. Full registration to the Annual Meeting not only gets you into all four workshops, but also includes admission into the Welcome Reception, Major Luncheon, Supplier’s Event, Chairman’s Reception and Award of Honor Dinner. REGISTER NOW!

Jeff Janas Sep 10 2015 in Annual Meeting Membership

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