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U.S. Ends Ban on Importing Argentine Lemons, Angering Citrus Growers

The citrus industry was livid over the Trump administration’s decision to allow lemon imports from Argentina.

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Grocery Stores Devote More Space to Fresh Food, Threatening Big-Name Brands

Consumers' changing food preferences are drawing shoppers away from packaged goods and toward fresher produce.

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Rates Steady as Spot TL Freight Volumes Rise

The national average spot truckload rates for van, reefer and flatbed freight held steady during the week ending April 22.

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Software & Technology

Paragon’s Route Planning Software Helps Transportation Operations Harness Electronic Log Data

Paragon Software Systems Inc

Paragon reporting functionality allows transportation planners to analyze data from any electronic logging device.

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Joins Drivewyze Driver Safety Notifications Program

The program's goal is to improve safe driving behavior with automated in-cab messaging as drivers approach high rollover zones.

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M&S Online Food Delivery Service Comes with Challenges

Marks and Spencer prepares a trial online grocery service.

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MacroPoint Continues to Enhance LTL Visibility in Partnership with Banyan Technology

Banyan Technology

MacroPoint announces a partnership to expand the MacroPoint platform to include LTL carriers utilizing Banyan Technology’s live carrier and API (application program interface) connectivity.

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Japan Imports More Chipping Potatoes to Offset Domestic Shortage

Japan’s largest chip maker is boosting imports after bad weather cut into that nation’s chipping potato harvest.

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China Aims to Improve Logistics System to Protect Food Safety

The plan is to increase the use of the cold chain to transport fresh farm produce and perishable food by 2020.

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Nippon Express Seizes Chance in Halal Food Transport

Nippon Express uses dedicated carts to transport halal food, keeping it separate from prohibited items such as pork.

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Port of Palm Beach Commission OKs $4 Million Project for Tropical Shipping Cargo Area Expansion

Tropical’s main business is shipping food in containers from Canada and southern Florida to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

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Port Manatee, Colombia Look to Expand Trade Ties

Port Manatee and Colombia are looking to expand commercial ties following a visit to the Florida Gulf Coast port from a Colombian trade official.

Manatee County Port Authority Chairwoman Vanessa Baugh, left, discusses trade opportunities with Juan C. Barrera, general deputy director for the United States of ProColombia USA.

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