supply chain
Report: Stagnant funding threatens food supply chains
Stagnant public funding for agricultural research is threatening the future vitality of U.S. food systems — posing risks to farmer productivity and ... continue reading »
Cold spell puts hurt on Texas produce growers
After a week of freezing temperatures, vegetable and citrus farmers across the state are assessing the damage, with widespread losses expected. “... continue reading »
New strategies to improve, maintain produce distribution
For produce processors and distributors, product freshness has a direct correlation with how fast they’re able to move products from end to end acro... continue reading »
Foodservice restrictions have processing potato suppliers unsure how to proceed
Potatoes have a long journey from breeding labs to restaurant fryers. Over a period of five years, or even longer, they’ll pass through greenhouses,... continue reading »
Five finalists named in supply chain solutions development program
During a year filled with unprecedented challenges, innovation and creativity are more important than ever. Retail Business Services, the services co... continue reading »
COVID-19 restrictions force innovation by food industry
Stay-at-home and non-gathering mandates due to COVID-19 concerns have led to massive reductions in worldwide foodservice demand. According to the U... continue reading »
Excess perishable food distribution platform created by ReposiTrak
ReposiTrak, Inc., as an extension of a project with Department of Defense, has activated its technology platform to address chronic imbalances in the... continue reading »
iTradeNetwork, PMA partner on produce supply chain marketplace
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and iTradeNetwork have announced a partnership that will make iTradeNetwork’s newly created iTradeMarketplace fr... continue reading »
USDA urged to aid specialty crop supply chain by Congress, produce industry
On April 7, Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-California), Fred Upton (R-Michigan), Jim Costa (D-California) and Doug LaMalfa (R-California) led 108 member... continue reading »
Produce Marketing Association’s Treacy shares produce supply chain guidelines
Ed Treacy, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability for Produce Marketing Association (PMA) sent out the following information on March 24 to a... continue reading »
