Straight from Tommy O

What Do I Do When a Customer Rejects a Shipment?

I recently received a question from a shipper: “What should I do when a customer rejects a shipment and didn’t use a USDA inspection?”

Here’s the deal.

Tom Oliveri Nov 04 2014 in Collections and PACA Support

Good Arrival Guidelines Questions / Survey Results

One of the many things I enjoy working on, here at Western Growers, is being able to assist our regular members with inquiries about good delivery at contract destination. Recently, I receive

Tom Oliveri Oct 21 2014 in Collections and PACA Support

"We Grow What We Sell" Legislation Will Affect Farmers’ Markets in 2015

Legislation signed recently by Governor Jerry Brown will provide the necessary funding to support enforcement of ensuring that produce sold at certified farmers’ markets is produced in California. AB 1871 is considered by the California Alliance of Farmers’ Markets as the most significant piece of legislation to affect farmers markets since the 70’s.

Tom Oliveri Oct 14 2014 in Agriculture

QUESTION: Is Marketing of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Trending Towards Delivered Sales?

There appears to be more anecdotal reports that within the last five years fresh produce sales have been trending towards delivered sales compared to the more traditional FOB transaction. We

Tom Oliveri Oct 07 2014 in Collections and PACA Support

Acting Responsible when Dealing with a Reported Transportation Claim

Tom Oliveri Sep 18 2014 in Transportation

Bankruptcy Filing of Associated Wholesalers, Inc. May Prompt a Call for Action by Shippers

According to a Reuters news story, one of the biggest independent food distributors in the New York City area has filed for bankruptcy and has agreed to sell its assets to one of the largest privately held U.S. companies.

Tom Oliveri Sep 11 2014 in Agriculture

Pages

Produce Price Index

Think farmers are making most of the money from your grocery bill? Think again. Use the Produce Price Index (PPI) to find out the difference between how much you spend on fruits and vegetables and how much actually goes back to the farmer.

Visit the PPI