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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Fresh Forum: Blockchain
While blockchain usage is in its infancy, experts believe now is the time to explore and prepare. * First, read...
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The Problem: Return air temperature readings show warm temperatures. The Key Point: Return air temperatures are a better reflection of...