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Pacific Coast Trading Company Evolves into Grown Up Fresh Produce Company

February 6, 2025 Grown Up Fresh Produce Company

This new name and redesigned website reflect the company’s evolution from a trading-based model into a dynamic, vertically integrated partner for growers and customers. The name change aligns with its vision to champion sustainability and well-being through agriculture. The redesigned website enhances user experience with a modern design and vibrant visuals, showcasing the company’s story, values, and work with growers and customers. …

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The Association of Floral Importers of America (AFIA) at the Forefront: Critical Insights and Advocacy Amid Suspended Tariffs on Colombian Flowers

January 28, 2025 The Association of Floral Importers of America (AFIA)

The tariffs would have led to cost increases for flower importers during peak season. With Colombia as the primary supplier and 91% of imported flowers entering through Miami, the tariffs would have disrupted not only the floral supply chain but also Florida’s economy. …

Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Lessons from the Longshoreman Strike

January 27, 2025 Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI

Supply chain disruptions are a reality of today’s interconnected grocery industry. From natural disasters to geopolitical events, the ripple effects can challenge even the most resilient operations. These disruptions delay the movement of goods, reroute shipments, and create bottlenecks in warehouses and distribution centers. …

Vertical Cold Storage Opens New Kansas City Facility

January 16, 2025 Vertical Cold Storage

The facility features 47,000 pallet positions, state-of-the-art blast freezing technology, and  multiple rooms convertible from +35° F to -20° F. The building design and construction used innovative materials and systems to reduce energy consumption. …

United Natural Foods Announces Realignment of Wholesale Business

January 9, 2025 United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)

In support of its strategy, the Company will realign its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions, Conventional Grocery Products and Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products, while continuing to enhance its enterprise-wide commercial and supply chain capabilities. …