For Grocery Stores In Texas, It's A Race To Restock Their Shelves
H-E-B and other big supermarket chains managed to get stores open and trucks rolling from warehouses at an impressive pace this week. …
Month: September 2017
Potato Growers Host Farm Tour For EPA Staffers
The annual field event, held over 3 days, gives EPA staff the opportunity to see firsthand potato production, discuss pesticide utilization and interact with farmers on the site of their operations. Growers provide employees at EPA an in-depth look at their pesticide stewardship practices and the process of bringing potatoes from field to table. The 2017 tour, which was supported by the Idaho Potato Commission, was held in various locations surrounding Idaho Falls, ID. …
The National Mango Board Receives 2017 Produce Business Marketing Excellence Award
The National Mango Board’s (NMB) “Mangos as a Cultural Icon” marketing initiative was honored with the Produce Business Marketing Excellence Award. The award recognizes innovative produce companies who are revolutionizing the way the produce industry connects its products to consumers. This marks the 9th year in a row the NMB’s marketing achievements are recognized by the Produce Business. …
US & Canadian Fruit & Vegetable Companies Unite To Support Modernization Of NAFTA
The Produce Coalition for NAFTA believes important issues like border procedures, harmonization of regulations and the protection of intellectual property offer opportunities for real improvements in free trade. The Produce Coalition is concerned, however, that the NAFTA negotiations could be used to impose new trade barriers instead of eliminating them. …
C.H. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires Milgram & Company Ltd.
C.H. Robinson, a leading global third party logistics (3PL) company, continues to expand its global presence with today’s acquisition of Milgram & Company Ltd. (“Milgram”), a world-class provider of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and surface transportation in Canada. …