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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Fresh Forum: Blockchain
While blockchain usage is in its infancy, experts believe now is the time to explore and prepare. * First, read...
Hot reefer download
The Problem: Return air temperature readings show warm temperatures. The Key Point: Return air temperatures are a better reflection of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Blockchain’s limitations
While most practitioners do not see any real negatives to blockchain as a means of tracking and sharing information, there...
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,...
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...