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. Katy Esquivel, a 15-year litigator and founder of her own practice, represents produce growers, buyers, and sellers, and regularly counsels clients on regulatory compliance in food safety, transportation, licensing, and business dealings. She specializes in various food and transportation laws, particularly the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). She is admitted to appear in federal district courts in key agricultural regions around the country. A creative practitioner, Katy began leveraging technology to better serve clients nationwide long before the pandemic.

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