Jan 30, 2019

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the Houston TX-based global foodservice distribution company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Waugh Foods Inc, a leading Illinois broadline distributor with approximately $40 million in annual...

GrubMarket acquires Chasin Foods

Jan 29, 2019

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Chasin Foods, a leading wholesale distributor of produce, dairy, meats, seafood, and provisions...

Mission Produce, Hazel Technologies aim to extend shelf life of avocados

Jan 25, 2019

After more than a year of testing post-harvest solutions, Mission Produce Inc and Hazel Technologies Inc announced a partnership to extend the shelf life of avocados. As part of the collaboration, Mission Produce will continue to test ...

PepsiCo, GFN deliver fresh food to communities in need worldwide

Jan 24, 2019

Food and beverage company PepsiCo and The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), a non-profit organization that develops and supports food banks in more than 30 nations, delivered more than 85 million servings of fresh food to communities in need...

Walmart plans to boost efficiency with high-tech consolidation center

Jan 22, 2019

In July 2019, a Walmart supply chain first is coming to Colton CA. A newly built, 340,000-square-foot high-tech consolidation center will be the first in Walmart’s supply chain to receive, sort and ship freight. This automated...

Legacy Foodservice Alliance supports Susan G Komen Foundation

Jan 17, 2019

Richmond VA-based Legacy Foodservice Alliance distributor and supplier members collaborated on a contribution to the Susan G Komen Foundation at the most recent Marketplace in Leesburg VA. The Marketplace is Legacy’s buying and business...

Perdue Farms ranks among “Best Employers for Diversity”

Jan 16, 2019

Forbes has named poultry producer Perdue Farms one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” for 2019...

Cloverleaf Cold Storage agrees to merge with Zero Mountain Inc

Jan 15, 2019

Cloverleaf Cold Storage, a cold storage warehousing company serving customers across its Midwest and Southeast locations, has entered into an agreement to merge with Zero Mountain Inc, a cold storage warehousing and transportation company serving...

Kool Logistics opens new office in Nashville TN

Jan 11, 2019

Kool Logistics LLC, a third-party logistical service and solutions company, specializing in refrigerated produce, food, beverage and dry goods transportation, is opening a new office in Nashville TN...

Tyson Foods chooses Transplace as 3PL of the Year

Jan 10, 2019

Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and logistics technology solutions, has been named by Tyson Foods Inc (NYSE: TSN) as its 3PL of the Year. Transplace was selected for consistently delivering outstanding capacity...