SmartTraxx GO LUX Honored For Exceptional Innovation

June 1, 2015 Locus Traxx Worldwide

IoT Evolution magazine, the leading publication covering IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, announced today that the SmartTraxx™ GO LUX has received the prestigious 2015 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award.

Plant Tape To Debut At The London Produce Show & Conference

Plant Tape, the revolutionary transplantation system, debuts at The London Produce Show this week. It’s the hottest innovation in farming today because it maximizes crop production efficiencies, reduces labor costs and embraces sustainable material while promoting water conservation.

Texas Watermelon Association Wants Consumers To 'Grab A Slice Of Texas' In Latest Marketing Campaign

The Texas Watermelon Association (TWA) launched its “Grab a Slice of Texas” campaign with a high-impact billboard in Times Square, NYC. The campaign is supported by a new consumer-facing website (grabasliceoftx.com) and digital ads that encourage people outside the state to explore Texas watermelons in a unique and engaging way. Additionally, street teams will be handing out slices of watermelon in key neighborhoods throughout NYC.

USDA Goes All In For Produce Safety Outreach

For the produce industry, the summer and fall of 2015 is more than a chance to share a new season of crops with customers. It’s when several of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) laws will become final. FSMA will make significant changes to the country’s food safety laws, including the first-ever regulation of fresh produce and a more proactive approach to preventing foodborne illnesses. One of the ways that we help the industry prepare for compliance is through a successful partnership with Cornell University and the FDA via the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA).

London Produce Show Spotlight Series: USA Food & Produce Worldwide

Access to the best food and produce in the world is the goal of USA Food & Produce Worldwide, Inc., a leading export and trading company based in Bakersfield, CA. Attendance at the London Produce Show is a forward step in the company’s strategy to serve over 120 countries in Europe as well as the Middle East, Africa and Asia by 2019. In addition, Benny Michael, president and chief executive officer, says, “primarily at the Show we will be looking for a distributor in the UK with which to partner.”