Crowley, an international leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions, has announced a significant expansion of ocean shipping services with its first-ever route between the U.S. Northeast and Central America. Utilizing Crowley’s new, state-of-the-art Avance Class vessels, the five-day transit between the Port of Philadelphia’s Gloucester Marine Terminal and ports in Guatemala and Honduras enables the most timely deliveries of food, apparel, industrial products and consumer goods to and from the Central America Northern Zone, which also includes El Salvador and Nicaragua. Crowley’s Copán

Big Y has an agreement with University of Phoenix to provide employees with tuition benefits at the University. The collaboration supports Big Y’s goal of providing its employees with long, fulfilling careers by ensuring the company’s thousands of team members have access to the educational resources they need to continue their skill development and pursue their goals. "We are pleased to announce our partnership with University of Phoenix which presents a valuable opportunity for our employees to further their education. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing meaningful benefits, we

The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Farm Credit, is seeking applicants for the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence . The award recognizes U.S. military veterans or service members for excellence in farming or agriculture and positively impacting local communities. The honoree will receive a $10,000 cash prize plus reimbursement in travel and other expenses incurred for him/her and one guest to attend the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, CA, Jan. 9-14, 2026. “We’re proud to elevate and celebrate veterans for their service to our country and their involvement in

Manfredi Cold Storage is in the midst of expanding both its Pennsylvania and New Jersey facilities. “In Pennsylvania, we are adding two additional temperature-controlled rooms for 2,000 additional pallet positions, bringing us to a total of 32,000 pallets positions of storage capacity in Kennett Square,” said Jackie Manfredi Basciani. “These will be online fall of 2025.” Additionally, at its Pedricktown, NJ location, site work is complete for an additional 10,000 pallet positions. “All electric and refrigeration infrastructure is in place,” Basciani said. “Construction is underway for

The International Fresh Produce Association announced its highly anticipated keynote speaker lineup for the 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show, taking place in Anaheim, CA, Oct. 16–18. This year’s event will feature a powerhouse slate of leaders, innovators and change-makers from across sectors who are set to inspire, challenge and energize attendees in the global produce and floral industry. The show kicks off with a deep dive into the trends shaping the future of the industry, followed by general sessions packed with fresh insights and compelling personal stories. “This speaker lineup is

With a full lineup of premium organic fruit that’s grown with care, Homegrown Organic Farms is set to make a strong impression at this year’s Organic Produce Summit. The company will be exhibiting at booth No. 300, where nearly its entire sales team will be present to connect with retail partners, unveil new programs and showcase the powerful intersection of flavor, innovation and responsible farming. “We’re thrilled to have such a strong presence at OPS this year,” said Craig Morris, citrus and grape category director. “Having most of our sales team onsite creates a fantastic opportunity to