USDA names most recent PACA violators

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

Global Fresh Inc., operating out of Los Angeles, Calif., for failing to pay an $18,405 award in favor of an Arizona seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Guillermo Alvarado was listed as the officer, director, and major stockholder of the business.
Yippikya Family Trading Inc., operating out of Newberry, Fla., for failing to pay a $63,072 award in favor of a Florida seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Katherine E. Schneider, Jared Schneider, and Jay S. Schneider were listed as the officers, directors, and/or major stockholders of the business.

For more information:
John Koller
USDA
Tel: +1 (202) 720-2890
Fax: +1 (202) 690-2815
Email: PACAdispute@ams.usda.gov
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