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Manufacturing & Distribution

16 Apr

Land O’Lakes exec makes a visit to the Central Valley

published on April 16, 2025 - 3:04 PM

The leader of a national food manufacturer recently paid a visit to the Central Valley to highlight the local farming

14 Apr

For the love of pistachios: Nichols Farms lands distribution with major truck stop

published on April 14, 2025 - 5:04 PM

Travelers looking for an on-the-go snack from a local food company can take heart with the announcement of a new

10 Apr

From a refugee camp to City Hall, Fresno’s newest councilmember takes the reins after emotional ceremony

published on April 10, 2025 - 4:38 PM

This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. In a tearful speech after taking his oath of

19 Mar

The final pour — Stefanelli Distributing announces closure amid industry challenges

published on March 19, 2025 - 3:01 PM

A local distributor with more than 70 years in business will soon be closing as the leaders of the company

18 Mar

Fresno distributor laying off 117 from manufacturing division

published on March 18, 2025 - 2:22 PM

A distribution warehouse in Fresno will be laying off more than 100 workers with the closure of its manufacturing operation.

07 Mar

With new Fresno home, Cromer Material Handling part of West Coast acquisition

published on March 7, 2025 - 2:43 PM

A forklift dealership with a presence in the Central Valley has been acquired. Forklifts Group, a material handing distributor based

04 Mar

Fresno fabrication shop says steel prices up 20% with recent tariff talk

published on March 4, 2025 - 4:22 PM

On Tuesday, Pres. Donald Trump implemented his promised tariffs on Canada and Mexico of up to 25%. According to the

04 Mar

BLOG: Career technical education — the key to a thriving workforce

published on - 3:01 PM

The strength of our economy and the future of our workforce depend on how well we prepare the next generation

27 Feb

‘California Strong:’ Coray’s Right Way Pacific expands with Deep Impact cleaner

published on February 27, 2025 - 12:37 PM

A local entrepreneur is expanding his product line and hopes his new cleaning product, Deep Impact, can make an impact

19 Feb

As water scarcity increases, Netafim rolls out new product for the times

published on February 19, 2025 - 2:53 PM

A Central Valley manufacturer has launched a new product to help farmers save water. In January, Fresno-based Netafim USA rolled

BLOG: SB 7 puts automation on trial, could stall workplace innovation

Posted: June 30, 2025 at 2:42 pm

The California Chamber of Commerce has identified Senate Bill 7
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BLOG: Using fallowed ag land for solar farms opens training, job opportunities for local workers

Posted: at 2:00 pm

In all the talk about the San Joaquin Valley’s groundwater
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