Midwest consumers go wild for local produce

It may be cold in Midwest winters, but when it gets warm, the homegrown deal finds huge demand. “In-season Midwest...

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IFCO North America names VP operations

Company Press Release – IFCO, the world’s leading supplier of Reusable Plastic Containers for fresh food packaging, announced the appointment...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Blue Apron expands reach with Walmart’s Jet

Walmart Inc.'s Jet started offering Blue Apron meal kits in its new City Grocery platform in New York and New...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Direct sourcing affects Midwest companies

Receivers from seven Midwest metro areas admit this year’s trucking challenges have added time to most over-the-road deliveries, including imported...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Midwest Terminal Market companies adjust to shifting business

Midwest middle market players see a shifting business landscape. Challenging weather in the South, combined with the truck shortage, created...

7 years ago 4 minute read

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7 years ago 1 minute read

VIDEO: Produce with Pamela reviews Imperfect Produce

LEANDER, TX—San Francisco-based Imperfect Produce recently expanded to the Austin market, as I’ve seen advertised all over social media. I’ve...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Ugly produce’s retail future

Ugly produce was in the news, both good and bad, this week as Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. announced its new Pickuliar...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Midwest improves on legacy transportation system

Midwest receivers enjoy a long-established infrastructure of truck, rail, and air delivery routes, with bustling hubs from Cleveland to Des...

7 years ago 4 minute read

Hearty crops thrive in the Midwest

Roots and tubers thrive in the Heartland’s rich soils. Minnesota and Wisconsin harvest 10 percent of the nation’s potato acreage,...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Echo Global Logistics reports record third quarter revenue; up 27% year over year

Company Press Release – Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services, reported financial results for...

7 years ago 2 minute read

MAP: See Sprouts Farmers Market’s new store push

Sprouts Farmers Market announced seven new stores expected to open across the U.S. in the first quarter of 2019 in...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Hub Group, Inc., reports record third quarter 2018 results

Hub Group, Inc., announced third quarter 2018 net income of $114.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $3.41 versus...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Greenhouses find fertile ground in the Midwest

One way to circumvent some of Mother Nature’s whims is the use of protected agriculture, including greenhouses and high tunnels....

7 years ago 3 minute read

Midwest cities keep up with the trend setters

Trendsetting retailers and restaurateurs; active terminal markets and import hubs; growing millennial and ethnic populations; vibrant downtown metros. You might...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Fresh Forum: Blockchain

While blockchain usage is in its infancy, experts believe now is the time to explore and prepare. * First, read...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Hot reefer download

The Problem: Return air temperature readings show warm temperatures. The Key Point: Return air temperatures are a better reflection of...

7 years ago 3 minute read

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