Logistics
Refrigerated trucks will help distribute millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the months ahead, but the operation isn’t expected to disrupt the produce supply chain.
Multiple hurricanes damaged some Central American crops but left others unscathed as the 2021 U.S. export season kicks into high gear.
Beets, cabbage, greens, herbs, parsley, potatoes, radishes and spinach are some of the produce crops Texas produce suppliers will be shipping in December.
Truck shortages for produce loads were noted Dec. 9 in multiple regions but rates declined from the previous week, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Carrier Transicold controlled-atmosphere system for refrigerated containers, EverFresh, now has a carbon dioxide injection option to better preserve low-respiring perishables such as produce.
Company says it will invest $3 million for upgrades to the facility formerly owned by Michigan farmer Mike Stamp.
Crumbling locks and dams jeopardize U.S. ag’s competitive advantage
The North American Free Trade Agreement is in its 23rd year. But there are growing doubts that it will survive through its 24th.
Global food supply chain magazine Food Logistics has named TransKool Solutions to its 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list.
Watch the on-scene video and read about the Quebec Produce Marketing Association’s successful convention.
Opening the door for truckers to go “off the clock” for up to three hours when faced with delays in loading or unloading, new proposed rules on hours of service regulations have been introduced.
Produce shippers and receivers, cover your ears.
George Pitsikoulis was born into the produce business — almost literally.
Spot shortages of refrigerated produce trucks were noted in the Midwest states in mid-August, but most growing regions reported adequate supply.
When Jane Collin, 28, category manager at Sobeys in Montreal, heard her name called as the 2019 Next-Gen intern winner at the Quebec Produce Marketing Association Convention, she stood tall.
Cincinnati-based Total Quality Logistics has been recognized as a 2019 Top 100 third-party logistics firm by Inbound Logistics magazine.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the 18 companies selected for round one of the Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business challenge.
There continues to be a lot of conversation about driver detention times, and the U.S. Department of Transportation was still taking input on the issue until Sept. 9.
Newfield, N.J.-based RLS Logistics has opened a new food-grade ambient storage facility in Vineland, N.J.
The Reusable Packaging Association chose The Kroger Co. with reusable packaging supplier Polymer Logistics as the winner of its 2019 Excellence in Reusable Packaging award program.
IMG Citrus, Vero Beach, Fla., has added an electronic fruit grader to its packing line.
The Ontario Produce Marketing Association is asking for produce industry nominations by Sept. 27 to present four winners with awards at the association’s 28th annual Gala and Awards Ceremony.
The Eastern Produce Council’s Leadership Program visited Morristown, N.J.-based Wightman Farms — the fourth leg of the program that included a tour and team-building exercises.
Sorting equipment manufacturer Unitec Group has a lot to talk about since exhibiting at the 2018 Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.
Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms won the Responsible Business Award for Sustainable Innovation at the Ethical Corporation Awards, a Reuters event.
Texas citrus growers and researchers are taking action to avoid and prevent the spread of huanglongbing.
Chile 2019-20 deciduous fruit exports will dip modestly because of a drought and a decline in planted area, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Eagle, Idaho-based Idaho Potato Commission is working with Greek yogurt brand Chobani to create a holiday recipe campaign promoting Idaho mashed potatoes made with Chobani Greek Yogurt.
Total Quality Logistics and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are joining together for the second year to sponsor a holiday greeting card campaign for sick kids at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
A drought in northern Mexico could limit some produce output and crossings into Texas this winter.