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Waste Reduction
How Collaboration Can Reduce Environmental Impact
From how goods are packaged and transported to which materials can be reused or recycled, food manufacturers have a unique opportunity to influence how the broader market approaches environmentally friendly initiatives.
Agriculture
Inflation Expected to Drop Latter Half of 2023
Waste Reduction
How to Leverage Discounting and Consumer Strategies to Cut Waste in Food Supply Chain
Agriculture
Cumulus, Future of Food Show, Confirms 150 Speakers
Packaging
Growing Need for Recent Supply Chain Policies and Further Federal Action Post-Pandemic
Automation
The Need for Autonomous Sourcing Amid Global Food Inflation
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Risk/Compliance
Top 5 Supply Chain Threats to Impact Supply Chains in 2023
Even though many of today’s cold food chains continue to face the same disruptions, bottlenecks, challenges and threats they’ve been facing the past 2-3 years, understanding and overcoming such threats will help companies achieve some stability.
3PL/4PL
Nominations Close March 31 for 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Submissions close March 31.
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Agriculture
Food Commodities Still Face Steep Prices as Another Potential Rail Strike Looms
Food manufacturing produce price index is up 10.4% year-over-year and 25.9% above pre-pandemic levels seen in February 2020.
Safety & Security
Prepping the Supply Chain for Hurricane Ian
As hurricane Ian churns towards the coast, so does the bustle of preparation through logistics assistance and supply chain support.
Last-Mile
Consumers Still Prefer Door-to-Door Delivery
The survey found that nearly half of Americans (46%) would be willing to pay higher delivery fees for online purchases if a company has initiatives to offset their carbon footprint.
Risk/Compliance
Inadequate Third-Party Insurance Coverage Costs Billions
A new Evident survey shows that inadequate third-party insurance coverage averages $1.875 billion in risk exposure for large enterprises.
Carbon Footprint
How Producers Become Leaders in Sustainable Plant-Based Operations
Industry leaders have the opportunity to take advantage of the vibrant plant-based market and take steps to meet sustainability goals by incorporating several principles into their operations.
Food Safety
Embracing the Science of Food to Optimize Supply Chain Safety, Quality and Sustainability
Measurement data from innovative instruments informs decisions, enables efficiency optimization, improves sustainability, enhances and protects product consistency and quality and lowers operating costs.
Grocery Retail
From Inflation to Stress-Flation: Consumers Feel it at Checkout
Nearly 76% of American consumers say their family has changed how they buy food with prices on the rise, according to a survey by NCSolutions (NCS).
Waste Reduction
Circular Economy Starts Local
Since globalization created numerous disruption in the supply chain and sustainability, it's no surprise a new local program from MBOLD coalition launches a circular economy for flexible films.
Design-Build
Farm (to Warehouse) to Table: Designing the Automated Warehouse of the Future
Many warehouse owners are looking to expand temperature-controlled storage capabilities, including refrigerated and frozen storage options, to accommodate current and future demand.
AI/AR
Hybrid Cloud and AI Reshapes Grocery Retail Industry
27% of respondents report hybrid shopping is their method of choice.
Warehousing
L.I.N.K. | How Will Supply Chain Disruptions Affect the Thanksgiving Table?
Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.
Agriculture
China’s Digitalization of Food Supply Chains Underscores What Comes Next
The solution to further modernize Chinese food supply chains entails spiderweb of digital platforms competing to bring foods directly to consumers.
Packaging
Food Packaging Emerges with Sustainability in Mind
As food logistics companies look to re-strategize post-COVID-19 for a more resilient future, sustainability is the front of food packaging solutions.
Waste Reduction
L.I.N.K. | FMI Describes the Importance of Combatting Food Waste
In the latest podcast episode of L.I.N.K., associate editor Brielle Jaekel sit down with an FMI executive to learn about the state of food waste in the food supply chain.
Carbon Footprint
Food Lion Supports Sustainable Sourcing, Waste Reduction, Climate Control
Food Lion is committed to reducing food waste by 50% by 2030, and reducing carbon emissions by 50% from its own operations by 2030.
Grocery Retail
Plant-Based is the New Organic, but Look Before you Leap
The plant-based food market is ripe with opportunity, but rushing to market with new products will likely lead to failure.
Cold Chain
Study Highlights Demand for Natural Refrigerant-Based Condensing Units in Grocery Retail Space
Findings from this report show how retailers need modular technology options that allow them to migrate their refrigeration loads and displace the existing system over time.
Grocery Retail
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Consumer Packaged Goods with Tom Madrecki of Consumer Brands Association
Marina and Mackenna with Tom Madrecki of Consumer Brands Association, to discuss the new administration's impact on consumer packaged goods supply chains and what opportunities exist for CPG players in 2021.
Foodservice
Processors Palette: Silver Fern Farms Stays on Top Despite Global Pandemic
Silver Fern Farms embraces sustainability and traceability, allowing it to stay on top during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sustainability
AgTech Was Already Shifting. The Pandemic May Direct the Next Wave.
There is still a sizeable gap in both investment and innovation that address the middle of the supply chain, from the farm gate to the back door of a retailer or restaurant.
Grocery Retail
Kroger Shares Top 7 Food Trend Predictions for 2021
The most popular foods and beverages of 2020 underscore how customers have embraced cooking and eating at home as part of their new routine.
Agriculture
COVID-19’s Impact on Food Manufacturing, Supply Chains and More
With the proper strategy, business partnerships and operational direction in place, companies can move forward and combat any challenge they face for 2021 and beyond.
Grocery Retail
Grocery Supply: Battleground for Sustainable E-Commerce Growth
The need for change rises from the differing consumer expectations related to an in-store and online shopping experience.
Warehousing
Excess Inventory Challenges in Food and Beverage
Here’s the unique aspects of the food and beverage industry’s excess inventory challenges, and what strategies must be implemented to navigate the future.
Packaging
Toppan Develops New Packaging for Frozen Storage of Food
Toppan Printing has launched new eco-friendly packaging that better retains the quality of meat, processed seafood, and other primary products kept in frozen storage for long periods of time.
Last-Mile
L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Get Spooky
Marina, Brielle and Mackenna dress in costume to discuss supply chains going into the holidays and what this look like amid a pandemic
Grocery Retail
Innova Identifies Top 10 Food and Beverage Trends to Accelerate Innovation in 2021
The pandemic has bolstered focus on overall health and immunity, with consumers seeking foods and ingredients that support personal health.
Design-Build
Edible Garden Advances Sustainable Produce Category With Patented Greenhouse Technology and Zero-Waste Inspired Mandate
The company’s proprietary farming management software system monitors plants 24/7 along with all supply chain variables to optimize growth, traceability and food miles.
Emerging Technologies
Giant Food Announces Increased Transparency Efforts Around Sustainable Seafood Practices
Giant’s sustainable seafood policy has always ensured that every seafood item sold in stores meets sustainability criteria, but the grocer is now taking it a step further enlisting ODP to make the original sources of all its own brand.
Software & Technology
Spoonshot Announces 8 Biggest Food Trend Predictions for 2021 & Beyond
Along with International Food Trendologist, Liz Moskow, Spoonshot created the list to predict and interpret the food trends that will impact menus, product development, and consumer behavior into 2021.
