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Celebrating a Successful US East and West Institute
The 2024 Institute East and Institute West programs concluded with resounding success, marking a pivotal moment for the Cold Chain Institute Program. With close to 600 participants in attendance,...
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GCCF Wraps Up a Successful Emerging Markets Program in Southeast Asia
GCCF Technical Experts pose for a photo with participants at the Vietnam Cold Chain Management training in December. In December 2023, GCCF completed the final phase of the four-year Emerging Markets...
View ArticleGCCA and Members Join Global Foodbanking Network in NYC
On February 13 and 14, GCCA and members GridMarket, The Farmlink Project, and United States Cold Storage joined the Global Foodbanking Network’s (GFN) networking and roundtable session in New York...
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Cold Chain Technical Assistance in Bangladesh
In February 2024, GCCF sent to experts to Dhaka, Bangladesh to work with companies investing in advanced cold chain developments. With expertise in design build and operations, GCCF worked with six...
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Cold Chain Market Opportunities and Infrastructure Assessment Underway
During February 2024, GCCF began its Cold Chain Assessment of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala for the ongoing USDA Food for Progress project there. Alongside GCCA member LixCap and with technical...
View ArticleGCCA Cosponsors 2024 Feeding the Economy Report
The Global Cold Chain Alliance is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Feeding the Economy report. This comprehensive report highlights the contributions of the food and agricultural sector to the...
View ArticleVirginia Partners with USDA to Offer $6.3M in Cold Storage-Related Grants
On Friday March 15th, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced a cooperative agreement with Virginia. This investment in supply chain infrastructure provides $6.3 million in supply chain grants...
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ASSOCIATIONS JOIN TOGETHER IN A CALL TO ACTION FOR SUPPORT OF THE EUROPEAN...
For Immediate Release April 11, 2024 (Brussels, Belgium) The voice of the cold chain will be heard and included in decision-making across a range of vital issues that face the future of the European...
View ArticleFSIS to Host Webinars on Voluntary Labeling
USDA Food Safety Inspection Service will host two webinars to provide an overview of the March 2024 Final Rule Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products with U.S.-Origin Claims and information...
View ArticleGCCA RELEASES ANNUAL LIST OF WORLD’S LARGEST TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED...
For Immediate Release April 17, 2024 (Arlington, VA) – The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) today released the association’s annual Global Top 25 List of its largest temperature-controlled warehousing...
View ArticleUPDATED GUIDANCE ON SAFE FOOD TRANSPORTATION BEST PRACTICE PUBLISHED
Unique, industry-leading guidance for transporters of perishable goods, has been updated and reissued by the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). The Guidance developed by industry experts is a...
View ArticleGCCA Signs Letter Urging House to Pass SALT Act
On April 11, GCCA joined 41 other organizations in sending a letter to all members of the House of Representatives, urging their support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act. The SALT...
View ArticleOSHA Releases 2023 Injury and Illness Data
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released 2023 injury and illness data collected under its Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses...
View ArticleEEOC Issues Final Regulations on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Free Webinar...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued final regulations and Interpretative Guidance to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which took effect on June 27, 2023....
View ArticleHouse Ag Committee Chairman Thompson Authors Op-Ed on Farm Bill
On April 16th, Chairman Glenn Thompson authored an op-ed that was published in AgriPulse expressing that before Memorial Day, the House Committee on Agriculture plans to consider a farm bill addressing...
View ArticleGCCA TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2024
For Immediate Release 25 April 2024 (Arlington, VA) – The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Transportation, recently announced three new Board of Directors. Board members are volunteer leaders and...
View ArticleREMINDER: Participate in GCCA’s FRIDGE Act Campaign
GT Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee has indicated that he plans to move the Farm Bill through committee by Memorial Day. As the committee prepares to advance the Farm Bill, GCCA is...
View ArticleDOL Releases Final Rule on Overtime Exemptions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Final Rule to increase the minimum salary requirements for the “white collar” exemptions (executive, administrative, and professional) from minimum wage...
View ArticleFTC Approves New Rule Banning Non-Competes
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 along party lines to approve a new rule banning non-compete agreements for all workers. The rule defines non-competes broadly as...
View ArticleBiden Administration and Congress Consider Trade Policy Actions
The Biden administration has announced plans to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum products, citing unfair competition due to Chinese subsidies. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is facing...
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