Category: Cold Chain/Logistics

Ground broken on $860M distribution center in North Carolina

A new $860M distribution center will add more than 1 million square feet of fresh and frozen distribution capacity. Learn more.

Software solutions produce platform partners with retailer

Produce ordering platform EmpowerFresh has partnered with a family-owned grocery retailer to enhance inventory management. Learn more.

Partnership will expand Fresh Del Monte’s presence in Southeast Asia

Fresh Del Monte Produce is partnering with Vietnam-based THACO Group to source bananas from THACO Agri’s operations. Learn more details.

Companies team up to extend shelf life of avocados

Global avocado company Westfalia Fruit is partnering with agritech company AgroSustain to extend the shelf life of avocados. Find out how.

Edible Garden now distributing herbs to national retailer

CEA producer Edible Garden has expanded distribution of its fresh potted herbs and cut herbs to a national retailer. Learn more.

Tapping into tree sap to preserve fresh produce

Learn how a a substance derived from natural tree sap is showing promise in extending the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables.

KeHE Distributors extends partnership with national retailer

National fresh and specialty product distributor KeHE Distributors has extended its partnership with a national retailer. Learn more.

Cooling solutions company forms cold chain licensing agreement

Cooling solutions company Phononic has formed an exclusive cold chain licensing agreement with Peltier Technology. Learn more details

Partnership to introduce containerized shipping for bananas and pineapples

Learn more about a new partnership that will introduce containerized shipping service for banana and pineapple exports.

Mexican tomato tariff draws mixed reaction from US growers

The U.S. has ended a 2019 agreement aimed at preventing imports from flooding the market and imposed a 17% tariff. Learn how growers are reacting.

Produce imports fueling record growth at Southeast port

Produce is a driving factor behind the Port of Savannah’s skyrocketing growth. Find out the factors powering the Southeast logistics hub.

New catalytic system targets ethylene gas buildup to slow ripening

An innovation aims to slow the ripening of fruit and extend its shelf life during storage and transportation. Learn more.

US pauses most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days

USDA cuts programs that helped schools, food banks buy local food

The USDA has eliminated two federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches

Polar King Mobile launches new line of refrigerated trailers

A new series of walk-in refrigerated and freezer trailers from Polar King Mobile features ground-level loading system technology.