Lara L. SowinskiFrom the Author - Page 11Food SafetyThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'Rolling Out the FSMA in 2014'Food & Drug Administration (FDA)Software SolutionsIt's a WrapOur final issue of the year is chock-full of technology-related developments that are leading the global food supply chain into a new era of visibility, efficiency, and safety.Ocean Ports & CarriersThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: The WTO ‘Wows’ in BaliWorld Trade Organization (WTO)The WTO reached an historic agreement over the weekend, thanks to “careful wording” that at least allowed member-nations to agree on lowering trade barriers and improving customs procedures.Cold ChainThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'New Shipping Service Launches on Great Lakes'A new shipping service that will be the only regular, scheduled international container service on the Great Lakes, called the Cleveland-Europe Express, will connect the Cleveland Harbor and Europe via the Saint Lawrence Seaway.3PL/4PLThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'US Farm Exports Hit Record High'Good news from the USDA … agricultural exports hit a record high $140.9 billion during fiscal year 2013.Waste ReductionThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'Fruit Ranks No. 1 as Most Wasted Food'A new study conducted in the UK finds that fruit is the number one food wasted in the supply chain.AutomationTime to Get Your Warehouse In OrderIt goes without saying that today’s warehouse managers have a lot on their plate and they’re always on the lookout for the best tools to get the job done.Ocean Ports & CarriersThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: "A 'Made in the USA' Blow to Global Trade"World Trade Organization (WTO)WTO revises its forecast for global trade growth in 2013 down to 2.5 percent instead of 3.3 percent, next year’s growth has been trimmed back to 4.5 percent from 5 percentFood SafetyThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: "Too Big For Their Britches?"A new report from the United Nations is aptly titled "Wake Up Before It Is Too Late"SustainabilityThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: "Eating and Drinking Local - Part Two"Former president of Trader Joe’s opening a new market called the Daily Table that will prepare and repackage produce that would otherwise be thrown outFood SafetyFamiliar Problems, New SolutionsSupply chain management is dependent on collaboration and relationships to attain successSustainabilityThe Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: "Eating and Drinking Local"Consumers drive change in the food supply chain and they hold a lot of powerPrevious PagePage 11 of 20Next Page