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Walmart concerned about tomato inspections in suspension agreement
Before the comment period ended Sept. 9, the U.S.’s largest retailer told the Department of Commerce in a letter that...
Vanguard International launches new campaign
PRESS RELEASE ISSAQUAH, WA – September 10, 2019 – The Vanguard International Group BB #:300298 launches two refreshed marketing campaigns...
Prepare for a new definition of driving
Michael Miqueli, owner and president of North Bergen, NJ-based San Antonio Broker Services, Inc. BB #:197829 said the role of...
SEPC’s Southern Innovations kicks off in Nashville
The third annual Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 fall conference starts today with its focus on organic and foodservice trends...
Fresh Direct Produce acquires wholesaler Islands West
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– HKW, a middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-oriented companies, today announced that its portfolio company, Fresh Direct...
FDA declares papaya salmonella outbreak over
PRESS RELEASE The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and...
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern to address Washington Conference
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 12, 2019) – Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) will keynote Tuesday morning’s Opening General Session Breakfast,...
Vision Produce names new president
PRESS RELEASE Vision Produce Company BB #:113718 is proud to announce the promotion of Dan Lawton to President/Managing Partner. Dan...
Don’t wait too long to fix trucking problems
At one time, fuel pricing may have been the single biggest challenge to the trucking industry. It wasn’t so long...
Autonomous trucks may still require a driver
While a future with automated trucking in some form and to some degree seems certain, the idea of removing drivers...
US Foods approved to acquire SGA’s Food Group of Companies
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 today announced that it has received conditional approval from the Federal Trade...
Assessing ‘when’ for autonomous trucks
While the technology behind autonomous trucking is certainly moving forward and has major proponents, there are many challenges and years—with...
FDA to fund state departments of ag to implement Produce Safety Rule
CONSTITUENT UPDATE September 9, 2019 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the award of a cooperative agreement...
Columbia Gorge Organic marks 30 years of growing organically
PRESS RELEASE This year Columbia Gorge Organic BB #:314606 celebrates 30 years of growing organically and being pioneers of the...
California Giant makes personnel moves
PRESS RELEASE (Watsonville, CA – September 9, 2019) Tom Smith, the Director of Foodservice is taking on a new role...
The case for autonomous trucks
The first commercial delivery by an autonomous truck took place in October 2016, when an 80,000-pound truck cruised 120 miles—without...
Walmart plans “Produce 2.0” overhaul
While Walmart’s posting record sales over the past two years, executives see room for improvement in fresh produce. Speaking to...
Oppy promotes four, expands roles
PRESS RELEASE With its eye on business growth and innovation, Oppy BB #:116424 announces the promotion of James Milne, Karin...
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