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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

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

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

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

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

Blockchain’s Tracking Capabilities

7 years ago 1 minute read

USDA Cites Unified Ltd., d/b/a Pan American Banana, in California for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Unified Ltd., doing business as Pan American Banana...

7 years ago 2 minute read

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