Fresh Produce Transportation Law
Concepts: Fresh Produce Law, Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, PACA, Food Law, Produce Transportation
The average American consumes 137 pounds of fresh produce per year.* That not only fuels our bodies but also a $146 billion industry. Produce starts to degrade immediately after harvest, so transporting fresh fruits and vegetables from farms to stores in a safe and timely manner poses numerous challenges.
What legal and reputational risks do growers, brokers, and shippers face? What laws come into play? What are the essential components of contracts among participants in the supply chain?
Listen to my interview with Katy Esquivel, founder and principal attorney with Naples, Fla.-based Esquivel Law, Chartered.
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* Source: Department of Agriculture
Katy earned her J.D. from St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump School of Law, and has completed the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to ensure she remains current on the latest food safety standards within the industry.