The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-13
Von der Leyen moots market-based system to avert ecosystem collapse
The European Commission is considering a market-based system to encourage farmers and industry to conserve nature and restore lost biodiversity by putting a price on ecosystems. Read more
2024-09-13
What’s Hot in Cold Chain Solutions
With sustainability being at the forefront of companies’ and shoppers’ minds, there is now a race to achieve sustainable packaging goals while navigating economic uncertainty and protecting bottom... Read more
transportation cold chain
2024-09-12
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee to fill three producer member seats and three alternate member seats whose terms... Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Announces United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of four members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program’s Board of Directors. All four appointees will serve three-year... Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in New York, North Carolina and Washington from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Cites Northeast Tomato Distributors Inc. in Pennsylvania for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Northeast Tomato Distributors Inc., Hanover Township, Pa., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These... Read more
2024-09-12
USDA Files Action Against Real Value Sales Inc. in Arizona for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Real Value Sales Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-09-12
Strategic Planning to Improve Supply Chain Sustainability
Through effective planning, those in the food industry can make strategic transportation and logistics choices that help reduce emissions and save on costs. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-12
John Galt Solutions’ Microservice-Based Application to Streamline Order-to-Shipment Process
Atlas Deliver streamlines the process of creating orders into shipments while accounting for a wide range of real-world constraints. Read more
software & technology software solutions
2024-09-12
Norfolk Southern Board of Directors Appoints President and CEO
Personnel updates sees new appointments at ECI Software, ORTEC and more. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-09-12
8 Prominent Food Industry Organizations Partner to Tackle FSMA Rule 204 Challenges
Eight food organizations formed the Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration to enhance industry-wide awareness of the FSMA 204 rule. Read more
safety & security food safety
2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Marchella of NY Inc. in New York for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more