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GrubMarket adds Arizona produce distributor to growing portfolio
Food supply chain and private ecommerce company GrubMarket continued a recent acquisition spree by adding an Arizona produce distributor to its portfo... continue reading »
Ag industry prepares for impact of new round of tariff turmoil
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump. The new measures include a b... continue reading »
Legislation aims to buoy young growers’ access to farmland
Legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to address the future of farming by helping young farmers and ranchers access farmlan... continue reading »
IFPA food safety chief leaving to direct efforts at Boar’s Head
The leader of the International Fresh Produce Association’s food safety efforts is leaving the organization to become the new chief food safety offi... continue reading »
FDA extends deadline to meet enhanced traceability requirements
Food manufacturers, processors and packers will have 30 additional months beyond a previous deadline to meet enhanced U.S. Food and Drug Administratio... continue reading »
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 »
Federal disaster relief funds expected to begin rollout
Eligible growers affected by natural disasters can expect applications to open for $10 billion in economic aid by March 21, according to the USDA. ... continue reading »
National Council of Agricultural Employers seeks new leader
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is searching for a new leader. President and CEO Michael Marsh, who has led the national trade o... continue reading »
Logistics investment firm acquires fresh cut processor Freshway Foods
Investment firm Red Arts Capital, which specializes in supply chain-related and logistics businesses, has acquired fresh cut processor Freshway Foods.... continue reading »
More than 120 ag groups endorse pick for USDA post
Agricultural organizations including the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas joined more than 120 industry groups in endorsing Luke Lindberg as ... continue reading »
