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With the advent of the electronic logging device mandate, time is replacing mileage as an indicator of truck rate values, according to a new report.

Charlotte, N.C.-based A M King has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations.

Mission Produce Inc. on Sept. 29 announced the grand opening of its new mega center in Laredo, Texas, in celebration of the Company’s first anniversary of its initial public offering on Oct. 1.

The partnership is anticipated to support the expansion of NatureSweet’s greenhouse portfolio, which includes snacking tomatoes, medium and large tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

Duty-free access to the U.S. market is one factor in rising production and exports of South African citrus, according to a new report.

Tabletop strawberry production under high tunnels is being attempted on a limited scale in California’s Santa Maria growing district.

Plentiful rain over the winter quenched thirsty fields across California, but will delay fruit and vegetable supplies out of Santa Maria during the spring season.

Frequent rainfall and above-normal amounts in California’s key Salinas growing area will likely lower production volumes of spring vegetables this season and delay supplies.

Growers Express, which sells cut vegetables under the Green Giant Fresh brand and has seen demand rise “significantly” over the past year for its Veggie Meal Bowls and its Fresh brand Little Gems lettuce hearts.

Summer Citrus from South Africa continues its successful consumer targeted promotions this season, while importers find their own marketing methods.