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Expert Columns
Read up on the latest news and trends provided by the cold food chain's most prominent subject matter experts.
Expert Columns
Guidelines for Expert Columnists in Food Logistics
Check out the guidelines to submit contributed content to Food Logistics, www.FoodLogistics.com.
Cold Storage
How Cold Storage is Evolving for a New Era
The future of cold storage holds immense potential, driven by cutting-edge technologies and a laser focus on sustainability.
Agriculture
3 Food and Beverage Industry Shifts to Watch in 2025
The challenges of 2024 have exposed weaknesses but also sparked new ways of thinking about resilience, transparency, and sustainability. The way to produce and source food is changing, driven by shifts in the fields and the supply chains they support.
Packaging
Enhancing Food Safety with Plastic Pallets
Plastic pallets are transforming food logistics by offering a hygienic, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to wood that leads to reduced downtime and risk of food contamination.
Regulations
5 Ways to Accelerate Imports Ahead of Impending Tariffs
While accelerating imports can mitigate tariff impacts, companies must carefully balance speed, cost, storage capacity, inventory levels and product obsolescence, as well as the challenges faced by their logistics partners.
Cold Storage
Why Temperature-Controlled Logistics is Central to Improving Food Supply Chain Resilience
The cold chain offers a broad range of interesting, varied and future-facing roles, and as an industry, we must do more to promote temperature-controlled logistics as a fulfilling career choice.
Training/Onboarding
How Skills-Based Assessments Help Upskill and Re-Skill Manufacturing Leaders
Skills-based assessments used both during the hiring process and in tandem with talent management provide companies with a proven strategy for benchmarking employee skills and identifying areas for growth and development.
Software Solutions
7 Ways Predictive Maintenance Can Minimize Equipment Downtime and Maximize Lifespan
Predictive maintenance can help reduce the risk of unplanned downtime and can keep equipment operating at peak performance.
Training/Onboarding
Why Self-Aware Leadership is Crucial in Foodservice Industry
One of the most critical traits for successful leadership is self-awareness. Companies should aim to help leaders understand their strengths, weaknesses, and emotional triggers.
Supply Chain Visibility
Leaning into Trailer Data for Increased Supply Chain Visibility
By utilizing data-driven platforms, companies can make informed decisions to unlock efficiencies and achieve greater supply chain visibility.
Emerging Technologies
The Role of Emerging Technologies in Transforming Food Supply Chains
When it comes to food logistics, every minute matters. This digital revolution is now tackling long-standing challenges while redefining the future of food supply chains.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
President Trump Wants Control Over Panama Canal: Impacts to Supply Chain
For supply chain leaders, this situation demands both immediate action and long-term strategic planning. Here are the key steps to consider.
Cold Storage
Best Practices for Selecting Cold Storage Racking Technology
As the cold chain industry seeks greater storage space, efficiency, and longevity, companies that utilize best practice racking and technology along with expert guidance will position themselves for higher profits today and over the long term.
Software Solutions
How Statistical Process Control Software Mitigates Food Recalls
Statistical process control (SPC) software offers new avenues for food manufacturers to minimize risks and strengthen internal processes.
Hiring
Why Trump 2.0 Could Spell Opportunity or More Hiring Troubles Ahead
President Trump’s proposed policies are causing further angst for the food logistics sector. While there’s certainly reason for worry, there’s also a unique opportunity to implement improvements.
Training/Onboarding
Are You Positioning Your Workforce for Success?
While not everyone will reskill or even have the desire or ability to upskill within their current positions, commitment to employee development shows your workforce you are invested not only in the organizational success, but also in theirs.
Automation
The Rise of Real Estate Investment Trusts in the Cold Chain
Innovations in modularity, energy efficiency, and scalability are expected to unlock new opportunities for businesses of all sizes and serve as a differentiator in competitive markets.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How to Prepare for Tariff and Policy Changes
President Trump has directed his federal agencies to conduct several trade-related reviews and investigations. As a result, shippers should begin scenario planning now to minimize the impact of any potential new tariffs.
Regulations
3 Ways Food and Beverage Companies Can Effectively Navigate Tariffs
Overall, 2025 will have its share of headwinds and challenges, but there will also be opportunities that businesses can capitalize on as well. Here are three factors for food and beverage companies to consider as they plan ahead in 2025.
Rail & Intermodal
The Value of Adopting GenerativeAI in Freight Rail
GenerativeAI holds immense potential to deliver significant value and efficiencies to railroad operations that may justify the initial investment.
Robotics
Top 5 Predictions in Supply Chain Technology: The Future Hinges on Human-Centric Solutions
The future belongs to human-centric solutions—intuitive tools that empower workers and actionable strategies that can deliver visible, meaningful impact.
Regulations
What Shippers Need to Know About Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
In order to prevent additional challenges, companies should focus on what they can control. This means investing in visibility and risk monitoring to help handle whatever’s ahead while ensuring that their operations are agile enough to respond.
3PL/4PL
What Forecasted Supply Chain Headwinds Mean for Picking a Food Logistics Partner
Tariffs, political instability, climate change, regulatory requirements and multi-source strategies will make 2025 a challenging year ahead for 3PLs. Even when conditions are challenging, resilient providers can leverage those challenges to drive positive
Electrification
How Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Updates Can Improve Fleet Electrification
For food producers and logistics providers, these changes present new opportunities for reducing costs, increasing revenue, and simplifying regulatory compliance.
