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