Cold Chain/Logistics
Partnership to introduce containerized shipping for bananas and pineapples
Fresh Del Monte Produce partnered with the global logistics company CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping service for fresh banana and pin... continue reading »
KeHE Distributors extends contract with Natural Food Retailers Association
National fresh and specialty product distributor KeHE Distributors has entered into a 10-year contract extension as the primary distributor with Indep... continue reading »
Mexican tomato tariff draws mixed reaction from US growers
While some tomato growers celebrate the termination of a trade agreement that they say failed to keep imports from Mexico from flooding the U.S. marke... continue reading »
Produce imports fueling record growth at Southeast port
Produce is a driving factor behind the Port of Savannah’s skyrocketing growth, which includes more than $40 million invested in infrastructure to su... continue reading »
New catalytic system targets ethylene gas buildup to slow ripening
An innovation from catalytic technology company DCL International, part of the DCL Technology Group, aims to slow the ripening of fruit and extend its... continue reading »
US pauses most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days
A 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners announced April 9 is providing a temporary reprieve amid escalating glob... continue reading »
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, with a national advocacy organi... continue reading »
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. The PKM68A, PKM61... continue reading »
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. Eligible pro... continue reading »
USDA does not expect immediate shortages because of ports labor disputes
In a statement released Oct. 1, the USDA said it does not expect labor disputes at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports to have an immediate negative impac... continue reading »
