The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-08
J.B. Hunt Transport, UP.Labs Launch Logistics and Freight-Focused Lab
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and UP.Labs launched the Logistics Venture Lab, a logistics and freight-focused lab that aims to launch as many as six startups over the next three years to solve core... Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-08
American Logistics Aid Network Activates for Major Hurricane Milton
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is mobilizing for another major hurricane. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-08
Food, Beverage Industry to Play Critical Role in Securing U.S. Domestic Freshwater Supply
Daily water withdrawals are expected to increase in the food and beverage (1.7 BGD) by 2050. Read more
sustainability waste reduction
2024-10-08
USDA Announces Actions to Lower Food Prices, Bring Fairness to Farmers, and Promote More Competitive Food Supply Chains
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced multiple steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive... Read more
2024-10-08
USDA Celebrates National 4-H Week
This week, we celebrate National 4-H Week and the incredible impact the organization offers young people around the country. At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), we pay special tribute to... Read more
equity initiatives office of partnerships and public engagement oppe student careers jobs 4-h
2024-10-07
Sky Foods declared insolvent after seven-year struggle with Treetops juice brand | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
KENYA - Sky Foods Limited, the producer of the iconic Treetops juice brand, has been declared insolvent, seven years after reintroducing the product to the ... Read more
2024-10-07
Constellation Brands reports 3% sales increase | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
USA - Constellation Brands, a leading global beverage alcohol company, has reported a 3 percent rise in net sales to US$2.92 billion for the second quarter ... Read more
2024-10-07
QAD Acquires Phenix Software, Bolsters Advanced Scheduling Capabilities for Adaptive Enterprises
QAD Advanced Scheduling optimizes production decisions by determining what products to make on each production line in the best possible sequence to minimize changeovers, optimize inventory, and align... Read more
software & technology software solutions
2024-10-07
How Cold Chain Navigates the Unpredictable While Innovating for the Future
Most experts project 2025 to be much like how it was in 2024—navigating the unpredictable while innovating for the future. Here's why. Read more
transportation cold chain
2024-10-07
Building a Traceable Food Chain: A Comprehensive Guide to FSMA Compliance
As organizations navigate the complexities of FSMA compliance within the food and beverage industry, the strategic adoption of advanced technologies and strategies is a competitive advantage. Read more
safety & security food safety
2024-10-05
Hershey strengthens cocoa partnership with Côte d'Ivoire, inaugurates schools to combat child labor | Food Business Africa - Africa's No.1 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry Magazine and Website
IVORY COAST - Hershey, a leading global chocolate and snack producer, has signed a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d' ... Read more