Category: Facility Operations
Group pushes for permanent reform to AEWR rule
An advocacy group is pushing legislators to make permanent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. Learn more.
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.
New overhead tech arming processors for success
A new robotics control platform from Logic is poised to deliver more flexible, intelligent systems to processors. Learn how.
Labor attorney says recent developments are cause for optimism
A prominent labor attorney says there’s reason for optimism for agricultural employers heading into 2026. Find out why.
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.
Webinar aims to help growers address labor challenges
A new on-demand webinar gives growers tools to navigate ongoing labor creating uncertainty for specialty crop operations. Learn more.
Bagging equipment company opening West Coast distribution center
PAC Machinery Bags & Materials is opening a new West Coast distribution center peed delivery times and reduce shipping costs. Learn more.
Del Monte Foods closing California cannery
The closure of a Del Monte Foods fruit cannery in California, will affect around 600 year-round employees and another 1,200 seasonal workers.
Food solutions conference to feature wind turbine tour
The Food Production Solutions Association Food Solutions Exchange & Conference is expected to draw around 200 executives. Learn more.
New partnership aims to facilitate standardized RRG assessment
Research initiative aims to create a template for evaluating Regenerative Robust Gasification (RRG) at landfills and incinerators. Learn more.
Oregon produce distributor joins ReposiTrak Traceability Network
Fresh produce distributor Fuji Produce has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to power its food traceability program. Learn more
Rice, cotton to receive highest per-acre assistance rates
Rice and cotton will receive the highest Farmer Bridge Assistance rates, while specialty crops await relief details. Learn more.
Kronen, Urschel partnership expanding to Asia, Italy in 2026
Kronen commercial processing solutions will be offered through Urschel throughout Asia and Italy in 2026. Learn more.
USDA launching final phase of 2025 ag resource survey this month
The National Agricultural Statistics Service will soon conduct the last phase of the 2025 Agricultural Resource Management Survey. Learn more