Over the next three years, researchers at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark., will use a $1.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, Washington, D.C., to develop TransMap, the Transportation and Maritime Analytics Partnerships Hub.

The president of Global Cold Chain Association announced plans to depart in 2020, Schwan's appointed a new chief marketing officer, Potbelly's chief financial officer resigned and more.

A new poll from Charleston|Orwig, Hartland, Wis., reports awareness and interest in technology-driven foods, but reveals the need for transparency and education to remove fears and potentially drive adoption.

Perfect Day, Berkeley, Calif., announced the closing of $140 million Series C funding round led by Temasek, Singapore, with substantial involvement from past investors.

Soft Robotics, Bedford, Mass., announced a strategic partnership with FANUC, Japan, to accelerate the adoption of integrated soft robotic solutions into high-growth automation markets worldwide.

Technology in agriculture (ag-tech) is how to feed a growing population, make farming more sustainable and improve the lives of farm animals, say 85% of the 3,000 participants in Cargill’s new three-continent consumer survey.

Los Angeles-based ProducePay inked a $190 million debt facility from CoVenture, UK, and TCM Capital, London, to expand its purchasing model and marketplace for farmers.

The artificial intelligence (AI) in supply chain market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 39.4% from 2019 to reach $21.8 billion by 2027, according to a report published by Meticulous Research, UK.

Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released the “2019 Retailer Contributions to Health and Wellness” report, which finds grocery stores expanding their health and wellness programs.

The Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), Austin, Texas, is a partner in a new $1 million initiative to spur geothermal innovation and commercialization that could lead to vast new sources of clean, CO2-free energy.