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§I · Industry brief

Working capital on produce invoices, structured around PACA.

Growers, wholesalers, shippers and brokers of perishable agricultural commodities operate on razor-thin margins where every day of delayed payment compounds the risk of spoilage, missed payroll and broken supply chains. Buyers dictate 30-to-60-day terms while the product itself has a shelf life measured in days. Factoring structured around PACA closes the gap.

§What the cash-flow problem actually looks like
  • 01

    Product shelf life is shorter than standard payment terms

    Perishable commodities have a useful life measured in days, while buyer payment terms typically run 30 to 60 days. Sourcing the next shipment often precedes collection on the previous one.

  • 02

    Revenue is seasonal; operating costs are year-round

    Planting, labor, equipment, and inputs are funded months before harvest. Revenue concentrates in specific growing and shipping windows, while fixed expenses continue between seasons.

  • 03

    Volume orders require corresponding upfront procurement

    Large orders from retailers or foodservice buyers require immediate procurement from growers. The capital outlay occurs at order acceptance, while payment follows the buyer's standard terms.

Typical operator

Growers, packers, wholesalers, distributors, shippers and brokers handling fresh or frozen fruits, vegetables and other perishable agricultural commodities. Annual revenue $200K to $20M+.

Documents we usually need
  • ·AR aging report
  • ·Sample invoices from produce buyers
  • ·PACA license number (if applicable)
  • ·Voided check for ACH funding
§How the desk handles it
  • 01Advance against approved buyer invoices once they clear, so the operator can pay growers, source the next shipment, or cover payroll without waiting on the buyer.
  • 02The facility is structured within the PACA trust framework, preserving the operator's statutory protections on the receivable.
  • 03The desk monitors the receivable and tracks payment status, so the operator stays focused on product. The operator retains responsibility for collection.
  • 04Funding available seven days a week during peak season, when product moves regardless of the calendar.
§At a glance
  • Funding speedOnce approved
  • AdvanceSubstantial against face value
  • PACA complianceStructured within PACA trust
  • Availability7 days during peak season
  • CollectionsMonitored by the desk. Client retains collection responsibility.
  • Personal guaranteeNot required on the invoice

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