Sustainability | Food Logistics

L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Discuss the COVID-19 Delta Variant

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss the Delta Variant's impact on shortages, bottlenecks and the future of today's supply chains.

Prepare operations to maintain the flexibility and efficiency needed to keep pace with ever-changing demands and customer expectations, regardless of what “normal” may prove to be.

5 Tips for Improving Food and Beverage Operations Beyond COVID-19

Here are five actions that food and beverage warehouse managers can take to help enhance efficiency, safety and flexibility during the pandemic.

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Discover Insights into Supply Chain Visibility with Top Execs

The Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit is the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.

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Striving for Sustainability in Global Food Systems

GRI's Sector Program is designed to provide the global best practice for transparency within sectors, helping organizations meet stakeholder expectations for comprehensive and comparable sustainability reporting.

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Opportunities for Clean Fuel Autonomous Vehicle Integration into Logistics and Cold Chain Trucking Systems

Global attention to economic resilience, social mobility and environmental stewardship across sectors will continue to accelerate the transition to clean, automated technology in the logistics sector over the next the decade.

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Wine Companies "Press More" Out of Their Forklifts with Lithium-Ion Batteries

Here’s how lithium-ion batteries meet the needs of a diverse array of wine producers.

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Mediterranean Shipping, Shell to Decarbonize Shipping

The partnership will develop a range of safe, sustainable and competitive technologies that can reduce emissions from existing assets and help to enable a net-zero emissions future for shipping.

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Sustainability Remains Critical in Supply Chain Management

Supplier development was found to be the most common mechanism used by firms to deliver on their supply chain software promises.

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How COVID-19 Highlighted Problems with U.S. Food Supply Chain

As the food supply chain became more globalized in recent years, the imbalance caused by the pandemic shone a direct light on the immediate need to correct this antiquated process.

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Cat Lift Trucks Go Hydrostatic for the First Time

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group revealed its new hydrostatic IC lift truck series, a first for the Cat brand.

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How to Drive Greater Sustainability in Food Logistics

Accurately measuring a true carbon footprint requires companies and networks to openly share data and rethink their procurement processes.

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Lewis & Clark AgriFood Push Innovative Agriculture Forward

The latest funding round for Lewis & Clark AgriFood raises $257 million for investment in innovative agriculture.

There are some steps asset-owners across all modes can take right now to reduce their carbon emissions.

Act Sustainably with Supply Chain Technology

Innovative technologies can make a huge impact on supply chain sustainability by eliminating empty miles, improving asset efficiency and measuring the carbon footprint.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review, Part 5: Now What?

June 4 marked the conclusion of the 100-day review. Within this timeframe, the United States encountered a number of major supply chain disruptions. What's in store for the future?

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What if Supply Chain Sustainability is a Data Problem?

Whether based on blockchain or other technologies not yet identified, improved transparency delivered through traceability solutions will allow entire supply chains to work together to achieve sustainability goals vital to the whole planet.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Adopt Circular Economy Strategies Now for Greener Future

Mike Edgett, U.S. product marketing director at Sage, details why the future of sustainable food chains is green and how adopting circular economy strategies now will help achieve green goals in the future.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Reducing Waste in Grocery E-Commerce

Johnathan Foster, principal consultant, and Shane Rooney, principal consultant, for Proxima, talk about reducing food waste and packaging in the e-commerce channel.

The USGBC continues to update its LEED program to meet the needs of companies across all sectors.

How Warehouses and Distribution Centers Use Green Building Strategies to Meet Sustainability Goals

The cold food chain industry continues to find innovative ways to address their operations’ environmental impact.

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What is Chill Haze and How Do You Remove It?

Achieving a cloud-free whisky for consumers doesn’t need to be difficult. Analyzing your current process and making some changes can improve performance.

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3 Lessons Agricultural Industry Can Take From the Pandemic

These three practices can offer major advantages during normal operations while also increasing durability up and down the supply chain in times of crisis.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Propane Provides Greener Fueling Options

Matt McDonald, director of off-road business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), talks about the benefits of propane over diesel.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Obtaining Global Vision

Michele Bruni, chief commercial officer from InspiraFarms, explains why a lack of global vision presents challenges around sourcing, growing, packaging and more.

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The Growing Need for Temperature-Controlled Packaging in a Post-Pandemic World

Amid this wave of demand, packaging suppliers found themselves in the position of educators, helping B2B partners rapidly acquire an understanding of cold transit best practices.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Sustainability Still Matters

Research shows that sustainability still matters, according to Sarah Watt, senior director, analyst, and Susan Boylan, director, analyst, Gartner Inc.

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Packaging Industry Contributes $537.91B to U.S. Economy

The U.S. packaging industry is directly responsible for 489,440 jobs.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Sustainable Food Chains Will be the Norm

Shari Diaz, director of innovation, strategy and operations, IBM Sterling, details why businesses that have invested in sustainable supply chain capabilities will continue to gain a leadership position and competitive advantage.

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Innovation is the Name of the Game

Innovation is the name of the game in the supply chain and logistics industry. Innovation is what fuels the future. And, sustainability still matters.

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2021 Top Green Providers: Sustainability Still Ranks Supreme During a Year of Disruptions

Food Logistics announces the winners of its annual Top Green Providers award.

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Food Logistics Editors Congratulate the Winners of the Top Green Providers Award

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss top sustainability concerns within the supply chain industry and congratulate the winners of the 2021 Top Green Providers Award.

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Protein Commodities Take Slow Route to Online Marketplace Efficiencies

Virtual marketplaces can play a critical role in flattening the process, automatically marrying producers with processors directly and ensuring fair and equitable pricing.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Technology is Key to Future Success

Michael Keck, senior director, business development, DHL Supply Chain, explains why technology holds the key to boosting productivity, increasing efficiency and giving customers better visibility and agility.

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Sustainable Food Chains Matter: Understanding Your Company’s Carbon Footprint

Rachel Schwalbach, VP ESG for C.H. Robinson, details why one of the biggest sustainability challenges supply chains face today is the inability to understand their carbon footprint.

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4 Technologies Enabling a More Sustainable Food Supply Chain

To keep pace with the burgeoning needs of a rapidly growing sustainability-focused world, the industry must quickly embrace technologies like AI, blockchain, quantum computing and cloud.