WASHINGTON, D.C. - The USDA has lifted PACA reparation sanctions on two Greeley, Colorado-based produce businesses – Buckboard Bean Inc. and Sunset Trading LLC.
The two companies can now continue operating in the produce industry after applying for and receiving a PACA license. Tammera A. Anderson and Darin D. Anderson were listed as members of Sunset Trading LLC. Darin D. Anderson was also listed as the Officer, Director, and major stockholder of Buckboard Bean Inc., according to a press release. Both principals may now be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee.
Buckboard Bean Inc. was formerly restricted from operating in the produce industry in December 2013 for failing to pay an $11,555 award in favor of a California seller.
Sunset Trading LLC was formerly barred from the industry last July for failing to pay a $29,584 award in favor of a California seller.
Once a reparation order is fully satisfied and it is confirmed that there are not any outstanding unpaid awards, USDA lifts the employment restrictions of the previously named, responsibly named individuals.
In the past three years, USDA resolved approximately 4,600 claims filed under PACA involving more than $87 million. Individuals, including sole proprietors, partners, members, managers, officers, directors, or major stockholders may not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee without the approval of the USDA. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), PACA Division, regulates fair trading practices of produce businesses operating subject to PACA.
