Hearty crops thrive in the Midwest

Roots and tubers thrive in the Heartland’s rich soils. Minnesota and Wisconsin harvest 10 percent of the nation’s potato acreage,...

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Echo Global Logistics reports record third quarter revenue; up 27% year over year

Company Press Release – Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services, reported financial results for...

7 years ago 2 minute read

MAP: See Sprouts Farmers Market’s new store push

Sprouts Farmers Market announced seven new stores expected to open across the U.S. in the first quarter of 2019 in...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Hub Group, Inc., reports record third quarter 2018 results

Hub Group, Inc., announced third quarter 2018 net income of $114.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $3.41 versus...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Greenhouses find fertile ground in the Midwest

One way to circumvent some of Mother Nature’s whims is the use of protected agriculture, including greenhouses and high tunnels....

7 years ago 3 minute read

Midwest cities keep up with the trend setters

Trendsetting retailers and restaurateurs; active terminal markets and import hubs; growing millennial and ethnic populations; vibrant downtown metros. You might...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Fresh Forum: Blockchain

While blockchain usage is in its infancy, experts believe now is the time to explore and prepare. * First, read...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Hot reefer download

The Problem: Return air temperature readings show warm temperatures. The Key Point: Return air temperatures are a better reflection of...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Innovation continues in the Florida berry industry

Strawberries are big business in Florida, covering 10,500 acres across the state and providing a farm-gate value of around $350...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Fresh Summit’s junk food vibe

ORLANDO, FL—If you spent as much time as I did canvassing the floor at Fresh Summit last week, you might...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Sunset aims high with new berry deal

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. plans to be the No. 2 company in the berry category in the next five years thanks...

7 years ago 2 minute read

UNFI completes transformative acquisition of SUPERVALU

Company Press Release – United Natural Foods, Inc. announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of SUPERVALU INC. for...

7 years ago 4 minute read

Blockchain is coming and everyone needs to prepare

Blockchain doesn’t work without good data. “Blockchain is a platform for keeping data and sharing relevant data with others,” says...

7 years ago 3 minute read

Covenant Transportation Group announces 2018 third quarter results

Covenant Transportation Group, Inc., announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Highlights for the...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Blockchain’s limitations

While most practitioners do not see any real negatives to blockchain as a means of tracking and sharing information, there...

7 years ago 2 minute read

USDA cites G K Produce Inc. in Pennsylvania for PACA violations

USDA/AMS Press Release – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited G K Produce Inc., operating out of Philadelphia,...

7 years ago 2 minute read

The many award winners at 2018 Fresh Summit

ORLANDO, FL – The Produce Marketing Association’s annual Fresh Summit serves as a great time to honor those who have...

7 years ago 2 minute read

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