Innovation continues in the Florida berry industry

Strawberries are big business in Florida, covering 10,500 acres across the state and providing a farm-gate value of around $350...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Fresh Summit’s junk food vibe

ORLANDO, FL—If you spent as much time as I did canvassing the floor at Fresh Summit last week, you might...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Sunset aims high with new berry deal

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. plans to be the No. 2 company in the berry category in the next five years thanks...

7 years ago 2 minute read

UNFI completes transformative acquisition of SUPERVALU

Company Press Release – United Natural Foods, Inc. announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of SUPERVALU INC. for...

7 years ago 4 minute read

Blockchain is coming and everyone needs to prepare

Blockchain doesn’t work without good data. “Blockchain is a platform for keeping data and sharing relevant data with others,” says...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Covenant Transportation Group announces 2018 third quarter results

Covenant Transportation Group, Inc., announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Highlights for the...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Blockchain’s limitations

While most practitioners do not see any real negatives to blockchain as a means of tracking and sharing information, there...

7 years ago 2 minute read

USDA cites G K Produce Inc. in Pennsylvania for PACA violations

USDA/AMS Press Release – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited G K Produce Inc., operating out of Philadelphia,...

7 years ago 2 minute read

The many award winners at 2018 Fresh Summit

ORLANDO, FL – The Produce Marketing Association’s annual Fresh Summit serves as a great time to honor those who have...

7 years ago 2 minute read

The surprising benefits of Blockchain

Another facet of traceability is preventing fraud. Blockchain’s ability to maintain an immutable record of the chain of custody increases...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Big voices at PMA offer big ideas

ORLANDO, FL – Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit kickoff featured a new theme of Big Voices and offered produce industry...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Blockchain shows shipping and delivery benefits

Transportation providers are already investigating the pros and cons of blockchain. HarvestMark-Trimble Navigation, a consultancy for traceability and quality control...

7 years ago 2 minute read

VIDEO: Dallas Fresh Food Association aims to inspire

DALLAS—For a metropolitan area with a population pushing 6.5 million people, it’s a little surprising there wasn’t already an organization...

7 years ago 1 minute read

VIDEO: Fresh Summit Retail Tour: Freshfields Farm

ORLANDO—Freshfields Farm accomplishes a lot in a small space. The 45-year-old retailer, which focuses primarily on meat and produce, has...

7 years ago 1 minute read

VIDEO: Fresh Summit Retail Tour: Lucky’s Market

CLERMONT, FL—Lucky’s Market opened its first store in the Sunshine State just three years ago. Now, more than half of...

7 years ago 1 minute read

VIDEO: Fresh Summit Retail Tour: Fresco y Más

ORLANDO—This Southeastern Grocers banner takes a bright, colorful approach to retail. Launched in 2016, the banner has a total of...

7 years ago 1 minute read

HelloFresh Acquires Competitor Chefs Plate

Company Press Release – HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Werner Enterprises reports third quarter 2018 revenues and earnings

Werner Enterprises, Inc., one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, reported improved revenues and earnings for the third...

7 years ago 1 minute read

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