Category: Cold Chain/Logistics
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.
Produce Distributors Association hosting FSMA 204 compliance webinar
The Produce Distributors Association is playing host to “Will Your Company be Compliant-Ready in Time for FSMA 204″ Sept. 24
New Wiliot chatbot allows companies to ‘talk’ to products
Wiliot has launched WiliBot, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot that enables natural-language conversations with IoT-connected products
Candor packaging innovation seeks to create visible logistics difference
New packaging technology from Candor Expedite continues founder Nicole Glenn’s mission to bring greater transparency to logistics
Supply chain solution provider acquires transportation software company
Supply chain solution company Kaleris has acquired CAMS Software, a transportation company tailored to large-scale grocery distribution
Ohio company receives Food Logistics recognition
Ohio-based third-party logistics company ODW Logistics has received a Food Logistics 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award
Cold chain traceability company wins annual supply chain award
PLM TrustLink has been named the winner of this year’s Overall Top Supply Chain Projects award by industry publication Food Logistics