Source: PRODUCE NEWS, 7/9/18

In a letter responding to an inquiry from the director of the USDA's PACA Division, The Kroger Co. has clearly stated that produce suppliers are not required to participate in its new "Net 90" payment policy. A representative of the retailer sent a copy of the letter to The Produce News on July 9, stating that the letter had been sent to PACA Director Judith Wey Rudman on that very day. The Kroger letter states that it is in response to Rudman's letter of June 25 apparently questioning the new policy.

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