WASHINGTON, D.C. - Four PACA violators in Colorado, Texas, Connecticut, and Georgia have been restricted from operating in the produce industry, according to a press release.
Premier Trading, a Greenwood Village, Colorado-based company, has failed to pay a $112,710 award in favor of a Texas seller. Anthony J. Filpi and William F. Vogel were listed as members of the business.
Fresh Produce Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based company, was barred for failing to pay a $15,396 award in favor of a Texas seller. Julio C. Nolasco was listed as the Officer, Director, and major stockholder of the business.
International Distribution Co. Inc., a Hamden, Connecticut-based company, failed to pay a $6,696 award in favor of a New York seller. Charles E. Leroux and Chongdee Leroux were listed as the Officers, Directors, and/or major stockholders of the business.
Beam Produce Co. Inc., a Rome, Georgia-based company was restricted for failing to pay a $1,972 award in favor of a Georgia seller. John D. Beam and Todd D. Beam were listed as the Officers, Directors, and/or major stockholders of the business.
In the past three years, the USDA resolved approximately 4,600 claims under the PACA involving more than $87 million. Individuals, including sole proprietors, partners, members, managers, officers, directors, or major stockholders may not be employed 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.
