Sustainability Trends in the Food Supply Chain

In the food and beverage industry, sustainability translates into environmental responsibility initiatives, and into responses to an increasingly environment-conscious consumer market.

June 18, 2019

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The definition of “sustainable” carries heightened significance today as forests get deforested, soils get depleted, fresh water supplies diminish and climate change adversely impacts the food supply chain.

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Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains

This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners in attendance at last year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.

#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics

The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Opens Registration

Registration is open for SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain, the premier virtual event aimed at educating logistics professionals on critical issues impacting the supply chain industry.

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How Supply Chain Technology Improves Efficiencies, Security, and Profitability in the Food Chain

Recent advancements in technology are making data available and usable, leading to more innovation, better financial outcomes, optimized operations and visibility, and countless other opportunities for a more resilient food chain.

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Adapting Food Supply Chains to Climate Change

The impacts of climate change are disrupting food supply chains in many areas across the world. Therefore, companies must adopt proactive measures to build resilience and ensure the steady flow of goods to consumers.

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Climate Change and Climate-Controlled Logistics: A Catastrophic Feedback Loop

It is extremely costly for the cold chain to operate efficiently in warmer-than-usual conditions; simultaneously, the cold chain directly contributes to rising global temperatures.

This Year's Overall Women in Supply Chain Winners Exhibit Innovation, Passion and Grace

Meet the two overall winners of this year's Women in Supply Chain award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Women in Supply Chain: CHEP’s Tiffany Mensen’s Path Yet Taken

Tiffany Mensen, director of national accounts for CHEP U.S. and this year's overall Women in Supply Chain winner, talks collaboration, continued learning, purpose and passion for the supply chain.

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Food and Beverage Industry is Committed to ESG, but What Does That Mean?

In spite of continued focus, the global food and beverage industry remains fragmented, both in terms of top priorities for ESG initiatives and what industry participants see as the key drivers for pursuing ESG goals.

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How Gen Z is Reshaping Customization, Sustainability and Innovation in the Food Industry

From an explosion of diverse ingredients to swift responses to emerging consumer preferences, the industry is experiencing a series of transformative shifts driven by Generation Z.

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How Sodium-ion Batteries Challenge Lithium-ion

Lithium battery manufacturers are launching commercial-scale manufacturing of sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries to be used in passenger electric vehicles (EVs). This may indicate the early market adoption and growth potential for sodium-ion chemistry.

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How Drones Help Farmers Reduce Climate Change Impact of Food Supply Chain

As the climate evolves, farmers will need to rely on technology more and more to adapt their growing methods and maintain their harvests.

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Zero-Emission Technologies are the Future of Transportation

Nate Springer, VP market development at Gladstein Neandross & Associates, and project director of the State of Sustainable Fleets report, details why zero-emission vehicles must be on the radar of all trucking companies today.

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California’s Funding Assistance Program Helps Heavy-Duty Small Fleets Transition to Zero-Emissions

The voucher offer $83 million in assistance for small fleets transitioning to cleaner vehicles.

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How Digitized Specifications Help Food Producers Drive Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability

Food producers and manufacturers must get control of their data and work streams. Placing the spec at the center of everything adds significant value to business process planning and can ultimately help heal the global supply chain.

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Why Electrification May Not Always be the Solution to Meeting Sustainability Requirements

Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer at project44, details why electrification may not currently be the answer to the sustainability requirement in the short term.

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Supply Chain Fluctuations to Continue into Q4

Road freight rates will likely rise in 2023 as crude oil prices show an upward movement. And, global energy consumption is expected to increase by ~1.3% year-over-year in 2023.

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What Advanced Clean Fleets Rule Means for Future of Trucking

Jai Ranganathan, chief product officer for Motive, details the importance of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule and what the industry can expect once in effect.

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Charging Up California’s Agricultural Logistics

Here's how California’s ACF rule will uniquely impact the intersection of trucking logistics and the food supply chain through the costs of transitioning to ZE-MHDVs and the creation of less resilient food supply chains.

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Port of Oakland’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Presents Aggressive Carbon Reduction Plan

The Port of Oakland is proposing a non-binding target of a 50% reduction of GHG emissions, also known as carbon emissions, by 2030. The goal is to reach zero emissions operations at OAK by 2040.

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Utilizing Secondary Ports to Make the Journey of Region-Specific Goods More Sustainable

In a world where sustainability is at the forefront of the minds of consumers and customers, it is time for a reexamination of supply chains and the process of exporting regional products.

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Electric Vehicle Investments and Jobs Continue to Soar

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the passage of the of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). And data indicates the U.S. market for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing continues to grow.

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Maintaining Sustainable Progress in Foodservice Distribution

Embracing sustainable practices within this distribution process can mitigate environmental impact. Here's how the newest technology, regulations and advancements are shaping the future.

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Employers’ Role in Addressing Work-Related Emissions

The combined efforts of employers and employees can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the entire supply chain and help mitigate global climate change.

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners in attendance at last year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.

#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics

The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.

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Understanding the Real Driver of Electrification: Climate Change vs. Commercial Gain

Electric vehicles are part of a solution to fight climate change, even though emissions will go down only as electricity generation transitions to low-carbon sources.

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Supply Chains Brace for Impact

Lately, the disruptions have become more… disruptive and less predictive. They’re becoming annoying and cumbersome. They’re impacting companies and consumers alike. They’re creating ripple effects from farm to fork, and the repercussions are endless.