Large Midwest Food Supplier Modernizes Distribution Center Operations With Honeywell Technologies

September 28, 2021 Honeywell

Honeywell announced that one of the largest suppliers of fresh and frozen produce and fruit in the Midwest has deployed the company’s mobile computers, tablets and software to help its mobile workers pick, pack and ship perishables.

Maine Blueberry Growers Had Bounce-back Year, Aided by Rain

Maine’s wild blueberry growers had a bounce-back year this summer after struggling with low prices and small crops sizes in recent seasons.

Research Shows 68% of Shoppers Will Pay More for Branded Produce

New research conducted by Foodmix Marketing Communications, a leading food marketing agency, reveals the underdeveloped state of branding within the fresh produce industry and how commodity growers can make a larger profit by leveraging their authentic stories.

Land-based Gold River Aquafarms Project Could Provide up to 100 jobs in Vancouver

A company working to establish a land-based steelhead aquaculture facility in Gold River has a site and backers for its operation, but is still waiting on regulatory approval to launch.

Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program

September 27, 2021 USDA AMS

The SPRS grant program will provide approximately $50 million in assistance to seafood processing facilities and processing vessels through block grants to State agencies. USDA allocated funding to certain U.S. states and territories based on a formula that considers economic activity as demonstrated through commercial fisheries landings, as detailed in the RFA. This program is funded by the Pandemic Assistance provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.