The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-21
Why Regionalized Distribution and Fresh Produce are a Perfect Match
A fresher, more reliable supply can and should alter customer expectations around what goods are affordable and readily available for them and their communities. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-10-20
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
David Miller, senior director of Container Maintenance Corporation and The Marino Group, was named one of our Rising Star award winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award and Pros... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-18
Produce Industry to Experience High Pricing Volatility
The fresh produce sector experienced an annualized pricing volatility of 70% in 2023, with some commodities, like mangoes, showing nearly 150% volatility at the shipping point. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-10-18
DeltaTrak’s UBQ Network Provides Digital Ecosystem for Agri-Food Industry
DeltaTrak launched the UBQ Network, an all-in-one platform tailored for the North American produce and grocery markets. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-10-18
Verifiable Trust: How Technology is Transforming Food Supply Chain Integrity
EU's TRICK Project is creating a potential lifeline for an industry drowning in manual documentation processes and plagued by transparency issues. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-18
Retail, Transportation Recruitment Prices on the Rise, Shifting Seasonal Hiring Trends: Study
New data from Recruitics reveals a shift in seasonal hiring trends among the retail and hospitality industries as well as month-over-month spikes in prices across several key industries, including... Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-17
USDA to Purchase $25 million in Citrus from Domestic Producers Supporting Communities in Need
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $25 million in fresh citrus from domestic producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs... Read more
2024-10-17
USDA and Idaho Award $5.5 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Idaho to award $5.5 million for 27 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-10-17
USDA and Connecticut Award Over $670,000 to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Connecticut to award over $670,000 for three projects through the Resilient Food... Read more
2024-10-17
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Grapefruit, Oranges, and Mandarins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Grapefruit, Oranges, and Mandarins for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be... Read more
2024-10-17
Motus Appoints Amanda Bohne as Chief Marketing Officer
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Motus, CCM, and more. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-17
Sampling Plan Module to Enhance Food Safety Management
Hygiena launched its latest innovation within the SureTrend platform: the Sampling Plan Module, designed to address key challenges faced by food safety professionals. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance