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Canadian Truckers Get A Pass On Medical Certificates

The FMCSA rule does not apply to commercial drivers' licenses issued by Canadian provinces.

Drivewyze PreClear Now On PeopleNet Onboard Telematics Platforms

It becomes the first weigh station application to be directly integrated into an onboard device.

FDA Safety Rules A Month Of Work For Fresh-Cut Produce Firms

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA says there are 280 fresh-cut produce plants in the U.S. and predicted about 10 new firms will enter the fresh-cut industry in the next ten years.

Rwanda Dairy Industry Gets USAID Funding For Logisitics

The Rwanda milk industry has been given $240,000 by the US Agency for International Development for improving infrastructure in the country's milk collection centers and dairy processors.

Produce Industry Takes Exception To Foreign Supplier Rule In FSMA

United Fresh Produce Association

The United Fresh Produce Association thinks the importer’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) should be limited to the direct supplier, not the supplier’s suppliers.

Covance to Open New Site in UK For Food Safety

New lab in Harrogate to specialize in cutting-edge research for contaminants testing.

MCI Set to Launch New Air-Cleaning Reefer Tech

Maersk Container Industry (MCI)

Maersk Container Industry is partnering with Boston-based technology company Primaira LLC to develop an air cleaning system in Star Cool Integrated refrigerated containers.

The Cold Train Opens Talks On Expansion

Rail service in Washington state ships Apples to 20 different states and Canada.

ECSLA Names A New President, Secretary General

The European Cold Storage and Logistics Association's new president is Derk van Mackelenbergh, while Austrian-native Christine Weiker is named the new secretary general.

New 'Rare Sugar' Making Waves In Asian Food Industry

Researchers in Japan have developed a way to mass-produce a “rare sugar” that has 70 percent the sweetness of regular sugar, but prevents blood sugar and fat buildup.

Utility Trailer Launches New Mobile App

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.

Users of the free app can select their desired location and view Utility dealer address, phone number and services available at that dealership, as well as the ability to call, share, email, or get directions at a click of a button.

Utility Mobile App

Software Solutions

Dairy.com Adds Quality Assurance, Food Traceability With Acquisition

QA Studio software gives quality assurance, food safety, and other industry professionals real-time laboratory and plant floor information.

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