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Ebola Outbreak Brings Food Crisis To West Africa

The virus has already killed more than 4,000 people and left local residents struggling to cope with food shortages and spiking prices.

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Poll Shows Strong Opposition To HOS Rule

a survey conducted by Lake Research Partners shows 80 percent of those polled are against Congress “raising the number of hours a semi-truck driver is allowed to work in a week from 70 to 82 hours.”

Watchdog Group Sues To Halt New Poultry Inspection System

In its suit, Food & Water Watch charges the new system violates the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA), a law passed in 1957 that gives USDA the authority to protect consumer health and welfare.

How EU Food Labelling Regulation Affects Food Businesses

The regulation will have a widespread impact on local agri-food businesses, applying to food business operators at all stages of the food chain where their activities concern the provision of food information to consumers.

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Van, Refrigerated And Flatbed Loads Hold Steady As Fuel Costs Dip

DAT Freight & Analytics

For refrigerated freight, the national average spot rate was unchanged at $2.33 per mile as rates declined in central California and across the Midwest, but gained strength elsewhere due to late-season produce harvests.

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Preferred Freezer Services Builds First Cold Storage Facility In Washington

Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), division of Lineage Logistics

Construction of the new facility broke ground on May 12th, and upon completion (projected for July 2015) it will be the largest public refrigerated warehouse in North America and the largest single cold storage facility built at one time in the world.

International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses Releases Injury Prevention Program Guide

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Developed by the IARW Safety Committee, the information can be used in the development of a safety program.

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Intelsius Partners With Catena On Cold Chain Visibility Services

Catena Solutions

Under the agreement, Intelsius will resell Catena’s proprietary software solution and use their professional services to provide intelligent cold chain visibility services to its global client base.

Canadian Malls Launch Pick-Up Depots To Lure Online Shoppers

A major mall owner is stepping into the digital age with drive-through pick-up depots for e-commerce orders in a push to woo customers to its bricks-and-mortar stores.

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UPS To Expand ‘My Choice’ And ‘Access Point’ Network For Package Delivery

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E-Commerce Solutions

Google Shopping Express Expands To More Cities, Rebrands As Google Express

The company, which is clearly attempting to combat Amazon Prime, has been busy working out deals with major retailers – especially the brick-and-mortar big box stores that have felt the impacts of Amazon’s e-commerce efforts over the years.

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Software Solutions

Vocollect Names Mountain Leverage ‘TSP Premier’ Partner by Honeywell

Honeywell International

Mountain Leverage LLC, is an independent, U.S.-based solutions provider for supply chain logistics.

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