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Two tech companies, 6 River Systems Inc. and Soft Robotics, have formed a partnership for an automated picking solution for e-commerce and retail warehouses.

Rite-Hite Digital Systems has introduced a software system designed to keep distribution centers running smoothly, from loading dock logistics to trailer management.

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.

Grower, packer and shipper Catania Worldwide has a new location at the IMAS Fresh cold storage facility in McAllen, Texas.

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.