General News

Performance Food Group Company has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eby-Brown Company LLC, a leading...

USDA’s Specialty Crop Program inspections will rise Oct. 1, as it modernizes into a more data-driven, customer-focused organization. The amount...

Lufa Farms, a rooftop hydroponic farming venture launched in Montreal in 2011, has been finding success with the urban greenhouse...

Far too many organizations operate on a functional basis. Transportation, inventory management, and order fulfillment activities are housed in different...

PRESS RELEASE A petition for rulemaking was filed March 15 by United Fresh and other agricultural associations to receive modification...

PRESS RELEASE Marking 15 years of recognizing exceptional retail produce managers, on March 18 United Fresh Produce Association announced the...

AUSTIN, TX—With conference topics like dystopian future bug diets, customized nutrition and electronic baristas, a panel put together to discuss...

Buyers should see a smaller crop of Vidalia onions this season, as the official first pack date has been set,...

Seasonality—for both conventionally grown and organic fruits and vegetables—is always an issue for suppliers in Canada. The warmth of spring...

Conceptually, supply chain management is as logical and straightforward as any other business process. As many supply chain strategy articles...

Greg and Pamela talk about what the fresh produce industry can take away from visits to Southern Exposure and South...

Weis Markets, Inc., has reported record total sales of over $3.5 billion for the 52-week period ended December 29, 2018, up...

California citrus growers are about halfway through harvesting a large crop with a wide size range. That should allow retailers...

PRESS RELEASE March 15, 2019 – Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve...

Technological change—whether completely welcome or not—is coming to Quebec shopping. Walmart is investing in scan-and-go technology, betting that today’s customers,...

PRESS RELEASE Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2019)—More than 90 apple growers from across the nation met March 13 in Washington,...

PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2019) – New this year, United Fresh will honor five individuals for their outstanding...

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics service provider, has announced results for the fourth quarter and...