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Lime importer names industry specialists to leadership roles
U.S.-based fresh produce grower, packer and importer Farm Direct Partners (FDP) has named two produce industry specialists to key leadership positions... continue reading »
Cryopak acquires gel-pack manufacturing segment of cold storage company
Cold chain solutions company Cryopak has acquired the gel-pack manufacturing segment of Garden State Cold Storage (GSCS). The acquisition allows Cr... continue reading »
Canadian company acquiring Ohio-based specialty food manufacturer
Canada-based Lassonde Industries is acquiring The Zidian Group, which operates Ohio-based specialty food manufacturer Summer Garden Food, for $235 mil... continue reading »
Another 25 companies sign on with traceability network ReposiTrak
Twenty-five additional produce companies, including an industry pioneer with roots dating to the 1860s, have joined traceability and regulatory compli... continue reading »
Duravant launches aftermarket equipment service network
Equipment manufacturer Duravant has launched Lifecycle Services, a global network of aftermarket organizations supporting its automated solutions for ... continue reading »
Caulipower evolution continues with appointment of new CEO
Vegetable-based frozen food manufacturer Caulipower has named veteran industry investor Tyler Ricks as its new CEO. The move is part of the continuing... continue reading »
USDA investing $83M to help boost domestic fertilizer production
The USDA is investing $83 million in 12 states in domestic fertilizer projects designed to strengthen competition and lower costs for U.S. farmers, ra... continue reading »
ReposiTrak adds 20 produce companies to traceability network
Traceability and regulatory compliance network ReposiTrak has added 20 new produce companies to its ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The network us... continue reading »
Bioinsecticide approved for emergency use on tomatoes in third EU country
A Vestaron bioinsecticide targeting tomato leafminer is now approved for use in three EU countries after Cyprus granted growers emergency access. T... continue reading »
Candor debuts reusable cold packaging solution
A new cold chain solution from transportation company Candor Expedite allows pallet and box-sized frozen and refrigerated shipments to travel by regul... continue reading »
