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Kane Is Able Expands Distribution Operations To Detroit

Kane Is Able, Inc.

Third-party logistics provider is adding a 60,000 square foot facility in Brownstown, Michigan, located 21 miles south of downtown Detroit.

Risk/Compliance

ARS Scientists Develop A Rapid Botulism Test Strip

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The new field-ready test kit strip can provide results in less than 20 minutes.

Coalition Launched To Advocate For FDA Action On Federal GMO Labeling

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)

Broad-based group that includes farmer and food industry groups think legislation is needed to protect consumers, eliminating confusion and advancing food safety.

Software & Technology

PAR Launches New Food Safety Monitoring Solution On iOS

PAR Data Central

The new SureCheck Intelligent Checklist and Food Safety (HAACP) Platform offers expanded global capabilities and is now available on iOS.

Hino Unveils 'World's First' Hybrid Refrigeration Technology

The new Hino/Denso system uses energy generated by the hybrid drive train, while driving and braking, to operate the refrigerator's compressor.

Researchers Create An 'Electronic Tongue' To Improve Quality, Reliability

The artificial organ is capable of distinguishing between beer varieties and their alcohol content, and was accurate nearly 82% of the time.

Farmland Acquires More Land To Meet Brentwood Creek's Sustainable Demand

The sustainable agriculture investment fund has acquired an additional 450 acres of farmland in Brentwood, California.

The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'Teaming Up With the JOC on ‘Cool Cargoes’'

Most of you are probably familiar with the Journal of Commerce’s Transpacific Maritime (TPM) conference, held at the beginning of March each year in Southern California. A few years ago, the JOC added a Cool Cargoes track to the TPM program.

Editor-in-Chief, Lara L. Sowinski

Spread Of Hog Virus Turns Its Focus On Transportation

The focus turns to safety measures for the trucking industry, as transportation vehicles are considered the most likely means of spreading the virus.

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.

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.

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

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