cold chain logistics

ReposiTrak expands data-sharing capabilities of traceability network

Traceability and regulatory compliance network ReposiTrak has expanded the capabilities of its automated network to allow suppliers to share traceabil... 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 »

Vidalia onion grower promotes long-time employee to shed manager

Third-generation Vidalia onion grower G&R Farms has promoted Fabian Murillo to shed manager. Murillo will oversee all day-to-day shed production o... 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 »

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Initiative driving innovative paths to sustainability

As regulations aimed at increasing the sustainability of packaging are passed in the U.S., Canada and the EU, the impetus to find workable, cost-effec... continue reading »

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Solution aims to reduce reliance on polystyrene in fresh produce packaging

A new modified atmosphere/modified humidity packaging technology is helping produce packers move away from ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton box... continue reading »

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Lakeside Foods purchasing Oregon company, closing Wisconsin facility

Wisconsin-headquartered Lakeside Foods is purchasing Oregon-based Smith Frozen Foods. The deal includes production facilities in Oregon, while a Wisco... continue reading »

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Specialty crop growers to get $2 billion boost from USDA

U.S. specialty crop growers will receive help in overcoming recent challenges through a new federal program aimed at maintaining a strong domestic sup... continue reading »

Logistics automation company names industry veteran new CEO

Global logistics automation company Cimcorp has named a company and industry veteran as its new CEO. Veli-Matti Hakala joined Cimcorp in 2016 and h... continue reading »

Registration open for inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast

Registration is now open for the inaugural edition of PACK EXPO Southeast, to be held March 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. ... continue reading »