April 11, 2005

ISSUE 1058

 

DIXIE PRODUCE & PACKAGING SHUTS DOWN

A judge has entered a consent injunction freezing the assets of New Orleans-based Dixie Produce & Packaging, which ceased operations early in March,. The assets will be used to pay the company’s produce suppliers. The judge issued a May 2, 2005 deadline to file claims in the U.S. District Court in New Orleans. Please contact FFVAs Marketing Division for further information.

 

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(Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.)

 
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FFVA URGES FUNDING FOR SPECIALTY CROP BILL

FISH LABELING GOES INTO EFFECT

USDA SECRETARY SHARES VIEWS WITH FFVA

LEW HAVEARD PASSES AWAY

COURT APPROVES PACA CLAIMS PROCEDURES FOR WINN-DIXIE

DIXIE PRODUCE & PACKAGING SHUTS DOWN