New Sustainable Vanilla Sourcing Program Launches

The new safety program will leverage the strengths of three global partners to help promote sustainable vanilla farming in Madagascar.

February 21, 2013

General Mills and Häagen-Dazs launched a new sustainable vanilla sourcing program designed to foster greater economic vitality for smallholder vanilla farmers in Madagascar and ensure the availability of high-quality vanilla for future generations.

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As devastating and cumbersome as some of these disruptions can be, the supply chain always wins in the end.

State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End

What a time to work in the supply chain industry. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Regardless of the challenges many of today’s cold food chains face, supply chains always win in the end.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Shattering Glass Ceilings

This event has become more than just a networking space. It’s a pathway for women in supply chain to really embrace being a woman in the supply chain. It’s a journey that we can all take together to learn, grow, nurture and shatter glass ceilings.

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Deloitte’s Food Systems Research Underscores Risk of Inaction to Decarbonizing Agricultural Sector

To feed the world sustainably by 2070 would require limiting warming to below 2°C while producing 40% more calories to feed a projected global population of around 10 billion people.

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Trumps vs. Harris: How Their Proposed Policies Impact Food and Beverage Companies

Harris may focus on tighter regulations and sustainability, while Trump could prioritize deregulation and lower costs.

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How Efficient Inventory Management Can Make or Break Farm Operations

The right inventory management system allows farmers to meet growing consumer demands while running their farms better.

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Supply Chain Climate Audits to De-Risk Global Agri-Food Supply Chains

Helios Artificial Intelligence (Helios AI) launched new Supply Chain Climate Audits (SC²A), designed to help companies address the growing climate risks impacting global agri-food supply chains.

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Why Regionalized Distribution and Fresh Produce are a Perfect Match

A fresher, more reliable supply can and should alter customer expectations around what goods are affordable and readily available for them and their communities.

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DeltaTrak’s UBQ Network Provides Digital Ecosystem for Agri-Food Industry

DeltaTrak launched the UBQ Network, an all-in-one platform tailored for the North American produce and grocery markets.

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Produce Industry to Experience High Pricing Volatility

The fresh produce sector experienced an annualized pricing volatility of 70% in 2023, with some commodities, like mangoes, showing nearly 150% volatility at the shipping point.

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Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals Most Vulnerable Sectors Impacted by Hurricane Milton

Exiger's AI identified over 50,000 individual companies directly impacted by Hurricane Milton and 33,000 indirectly impacted, with agriculture, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, defense and aerospace expected to be hardest hit.

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Food, Beverage Industry to Play Critical Role in Securing U.S. Domestic Freshwater Supply

Daily water withdrawals are expected to increase in the food and beverage (1.7 BGD) by 2050.

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Cargill Teamsters on Strike

Teamsters Local 238 members at Cargill are on strike due to the company’s failure to come to terms on a fair agreement.

Rock Stars Of The Supply Chain Resized 2025

Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award: Nominations Open

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Submissions close Nov. 29.

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Farmer Sentiment Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2016: Study

September’s survey revealed that farmers are increasingly worried about commodity prices, input costs, agricultural trade prospects and the potential impact of the upcoming election on their farm operations.

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Impact of Satellite Data to Global Food Security

In essence, satellite technology acts as a vigilant guardian of our food production system, providing critical insights to maintain crop health, sustain food production, and prevent crises.

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Why Younger Generation is Taking Interest in Farming

The farming industry will continue to transform, especially as technology makes farm fresh, sustainable foods more accessible.

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Agmatix’s Data-Driven Framework to Drive Adoption of Regenerative Agriculture

With RegenIQ, companies can confidently track and achieve their environmental, social, governance (ESG) goals and Scope 3 requirements by actively working with growers at scale.

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How AI Reduces Waste in the Global Food System

Food waste pervades every part of the cycle, from field to farm to fork. Better resource management is the solution.

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How Collaboration Benefits Food Logistics

It's time to embrace collaboration and innovation to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and profitability across the supply chain. The question isn't whether we can afford to pursue this collaborative future, but whether we can afford not to.

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PHT Growth Fund to Acquire and Invest in Post-Harvest Cold Chain

PHT Investment Group launched a new fund as a next step in its mission to transform the post-harvest infrastructure sector.

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The Importance of Creating Sustainable Solutions

John Reich, scientific program director, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), talks about the importance of creating solutions that are efficient and sustainable.

Obtaining and nurturing a circular cold chain is imperative to the future of food logistics.

Nurturing a Sustainable Food Logistics Landscape

Moving food products through the supply chain takes more than just temperature control. Here’s how the food logistics space can achieve and nurture a circular supply chain.

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The Convergence of E-Commerce and Farming

As technology is more widely adopted, there is an inherent need for farms to adopt and innovate to keep up with demand, especially those selling directly to consumers. Here's why.

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Fully Refrigerated Food Supply Chains Can Significantly Reduce Global Food Waste and Emissions: University of Michigan Study

A new study by the University of Michigan found that nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of global food wasted each year could be prevented with fully refrigerated food supply chains.

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With Summer Storms Looming, Food Manufacturers Must Turn to Tech

With another “unprecedented” year of natural hazards coming, it is time for manufacturers to focus the power of their predictive systems on contingency planning for heat waves, droughts, severe storms, and other climate-related concerns.

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The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Climate Change

A collaborative and technology-driven approach strengthens the resilience of agricultural yields, paving the way for a more stable and sustainable food supply for food and beverage companies.