The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have sanctioned Great Pacific Inc. and Gonzalez Transport & Food Inc. for failing to make payments issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) to their respective California and Minnesota sellers, according to an Agricultural Marketing Service news release.
Companies who do not meet their contractual obligations in buying and selling fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables may be issued a reparation order by the USDA. The USDA has consequently restricted both businesses and responsible individuals from operating in the produce industry.
Great Pacific Inc., operating out of Los Angeles, CA, is being sanctioned for failing to pay $511,273 award in favor of a California seller. Yong Hak (Paul) Lee was listed as the officer, director, and major stockholder of the business.
Gonzalez Transport & Food Inc., operating out of Santa Ana, CA, is being sanctioned for failing to pay a $3,777 award in favor of a Minnesota seller. Luciano Gonzalez was listed as the officer, director, and major stockholder of the business.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
