Performance Food Group Streamlines Distribution Operations With Descartes Cloud-Based Mobile Solutions

December 16, 2015 Performance Food Group Company

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Performance Food Group Company (PFG), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the U.S., is streamlining its national distribution operations using Descartes Food Perform™ and Descartes Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reporting™ (Descartes eDVIR™).

Why Idaho? Potato Lover's Month Is A Good Time To Find Out

December 16, 2015 Idaho Potato Commission

February is Potato Lover’s Month! For most foodservice customers, mention potato and that means Idaho® Potatoes. In fact, 9 out of 10 American customers say they associate potatoes with Idaho more than any other state, and 72% would be inclined to eat Idaho® potatoes over potatoes from other states.*

Fresh Mango Hits The Spot On Winter Menus

December 16, 2015 National Mango Board

Fresh mangos are available in the U.S. throughout the year from several source countries. The winter-long, South American season starts with Brazilian fruit, followed by Ecuadorian and Peruvian, with Tommy Atkins and Kent leading as the predominant varieties available.

Kids Eat More Veggies When Salad Bar Is In Lunch Line

December 16, 2015 Kathryn Doyle, Reuters

Kids in middle schools eat more fruits and vegetables when the salad bar is in the lunch line than when it’s outside the line, according to a new study.

Continental Fresh Adds Traceability Labels To Products

December 16, 2015 Continental Fresh, LLC

Continental Fresh LLC, a leading importer of offshore produce based in Coconut Grove, Fla., announced that it has fully implemented a case-level labeling and traceability system. The company will also apply Produce Traceability Initiative-compliant labels on each of its Atlas Fresh cucumber and winter squash cases – something that no one else in the industry is doing.