Cold Chain/Logistics
Electric ride: Monarch Tractor driving the future of ag vehicle technology
The first time Praveen Penmesta ever sat in a driver’s seat, he was behind the wheel of a tractor. Now, the CEO and founder of Monarch Tractor is le... continue reading »
Convenience, affordability fueling frozen food popularity
A recent survey from the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) reveals that 68% of Americans purchase frozen food products at least weekly, if not mor... continue reading »
Fresh Del Monte enters distribution partnership with plant-based food company
Fresh Del Monte and has formed a partnership with food production company Vertage to expand distribution options. The produce giant will support th... continue reading »
Vegetable processing company investing $19 million in New Mexico facility
Vegetable processing company Oro is investing $19 million in a new facility in New Mexico’s Santa Teresa Border Zone. Construction will begin on ... continue reading »
Nature Fresh Farms adding 60,000-square-foot distribution center in Ohio
Ontario-based Nature Fresh Farms is expanding operations, adding a 60,000-square-foot distribution center in Delta, Ohio. The center will featuring... continue reading »
Richardson International replacing Tennessee refinery with state-of-art plant
Richardson International is replacing its existing Wesson Oil refinery in Tennessee with a new state-of-the-art plant. The $220 million, multiphase... continue reading »
McCain Foods investing $600 million in Alberta processing facility
McCain Foods, a global frozen food company headquartered in Canada, is doubling the size of its processing plant and output in Coaldale, Alberta. T... continue reading »
Canadian manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives opening 1st U.S. facility
A Canadian manufacturer of plant-based meat alternative products is investing $20 million in a new production facility in Stanwood, Washington. No ... continue reading »
Deadline to apply for program seeking CSA solutions nears
The application deadline for a global International Fresh Produce Association program seeking innovative technological solutions in Climate Smart Agri... continue reading »
Produce processors seek return to semblance of normalcy
Three years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, production levels are returning to something resembling normal, though supply chain and labo... continue reading »
