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A weekly audio blog by editor-in-chief, Lara Sowinski, on what’s hot in the food supply chain industry. New audio blogs will be released every Monday morning.

Lara L. Sowinski

Jul 29, 2013

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5 Ways Strategic Alignment Drives M&A Activity in Transportation and Logistics: Study

December 17, 2025

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Cyber Threats to be Largest Supply Chain Disruption in 2026: NMFTA

December 17, 2025

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The Danger of Pesticide Shield Legislation in Food Logistics

December 17, 2025

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Global Trade: The Pathway to Economic Prosperity

December 16, 2025

5 Ways Strategic Alignment Drives M&A Activity in Transportation and Logistics: Study

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

Here's what defined dealmaking in late 2025.

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Risk/Compliance

Cyber Threats to be Largest Supply Chain Disruption in 2026: NMFTA

National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)

The dynamics illustrate a threat landscape that no longer affects only back-office systems, but also physical operations and cargo integrity.

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The Danger of Pesticide Shield Legislation in Food Logistics

Wisner Baum LLP

Section 453 of the House Appropriations Bill, a provision granting pesticide manufacturers immunity from “failure-to-warn” lawsuits for tens of thousands of registered products—has sparked widespread concern among farmers, growers, producers, environmental advocates, and legal experts.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Global Trade: The Pathway to Economic Prosperity

When nations trade, they don’t just exchange goods; they create prosperity, partnership, and progress.

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Worker Safety and Security: The Big Shift in Yard Operations

More organizations are recognizing a direct link between yard conditions and worker injuries, cargo theft, temperature excursions, service performance, and ultimately, the financial health of the business.

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Carbon Footprint

Why U.S. Exporters Must Act Now on EU Deforestation Regulation

The reality is successful trade between the United States and EU will not only depend on open trade channels, but on how effectively U.S. exporters can navigate the complex web of EU compliance requirements.

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The Future of Food Safety: Compliance, Technology, and Consumer Expectations in 2026

Organizations that leverage technology to consolidate data, improve traceability, and enhance compliance will be ready to navigate the year ahead successfully.

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Afi’s New Guidance Addresses Deforestation, Human Rights Abuses

Accountability Framework initiative (AFi)

This guidance guides companies and financial institutions on how to establish responsible supply chain commitments.

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Premier Law Group

4 Ways to Safeguard Against Hidden Risks of Autonomous Food Delivery

The future of last-mile delivery depends on thoughtful preparation to keep robots, people, and assets safe for the long haul.

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Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.

How AI Will Level Up HACCP for Regional Food Supply Chains

SafetyChain Software

While large enterprises or “Big Food” primarily adopt AI as a way of increasing efficiency and reducing costs, for regional plants it is becoming a force multiplier.

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