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USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Onion Grade Standards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comments on proposed revisions to three standards: Creole Onions, Bermuda-Granex-Grano Type Onions, and Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole.

Tom Oliveri Aug 27 2013 in Agriculture

Defects 101: Quality versus Condition

Members often call me to discuss the results of a USDA inspection to determine if it meets contract specifications. Let’s discuss the two types of defects sometimes listed on the inspection.

Tom Oliveri Aug 21 2013 in Collections and PACA Support

Fail to meet Good Delivery? You have options.

As a shipper what rights and remedies do you have when your load of produce arrives at contract destination and fails to make good delivery guidelines? Under an FOB no grade contract, if your product fails to meet good arrival and transit time and temperature are normal, as the shipper, you have breached the contract. Based on this breach of contract, what are your options?

Tom Oliveri Aug 07 2013 in Collections and PACA Support

Mi Pueblo Bankruptcy Help Available for Creditors

Mi Pueblo filed for bankruptcy this week.

Mi Pueblo, which has 21 Northern California stores targeting Hispanic shoppers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection July 22, claiming it has financing issues with its main lender.

Tom Oliveri Jul 25 2013 in Collections and PACA Support

Good Delivery and Understanding USDA Inspections

In this week’s “Tommy O” blog, WG Director of Trade Practices and Commodity Services Tom Oliveri discusses destination USDA inspections and just what is an allowable defect.

Tom Oliveri Jul 23 2013 in Regulations

Good Delivery and Understanding USDA Inspections

When selling under the term FOB, it is commonly referred to as an FOB No Grade Contract under the PACA Regulations. What are allowable condition-only defects for a trip from the west coast to the east coast, or any five day trip?

Tom Oliveri Jul 23 2013 in Collections and PACA Support

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Straight from Tommy O

USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Onion Grade Standards

Defects 101: Quality versus Condition

Fail to meet Good Delivery? You have options.

Mi Pueblo Bankruptcy Help Available for Creditors

Good Delivery and Understanding USDA Inspections

Good Delivery and Understanding USDA Inspections

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Produce Price Index

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