Category: Cold Chain/Logistics
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.
KeHE Distributors extends contract with Natural Food Retailers Association
KeHE Distributors has extended its contract with Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA). Learn more details.
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.
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.
Producers can apply for $2B in specialty crop assistance
Applications are now being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive.
USDA does not expect immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
The USDA does not expect labor disputes at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports to have an immediate impact on the movement of goods.
Apeel offers free coating services to suppliers affected by port strike
Apeel Sciences is offering support produce suppliers affected by the ongoing East Coast port strike by offering free produce coating services.