New Energy Program Would Help Food Industry

Decreasing energy consumption helps to save bottom line.

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Various food and beverage retailers have joined the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill program to reduce refrigerant leaks that also contribute to temperature change.

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Warehouse Automation: How Much Automation is Too Much?

When implemented in the right way – and in the right place – warehouse automation can be just right.

In response to rising fuel costs, more ports are adopting propane to power critical equipment like port terminal tractors and forklifts.

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2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

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Sustainable Warehousing for a Better Tomorrow

While creating the warehouse of tomorrow is no small task, the result is worth it: a sustainable, productive, efficient and profitable infrastructure that exists in harmony with the environment.

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Food Businesses Unaware of AI's Role in Sustainability: Study

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The Future of Refrigerated Fleets is Smarter, Cleaner, and Electric

Investing in low-carbon fleet solutions now helps ensure compliance with evolving policies and shifting consumer and investor preferences while stabilizing costs and mitigating future risks.

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Norfolk Southern Cuts Supply Chain Emissions for Freight Rail Customers

The RailGreen process uses 123Carbon's blockchain-backed Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) to certify that each ton of reduced CO₂e is uniquely tracked to prevent double counting.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Registration Open

This year’s theme, “Women on the Rise: Strengthening Leadership Pipelines,” will bring together leading experts to discuss mentorship, self-advocacy, collaboration, education, and creating a pipeline of supply chain professionals.

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Drought Hotspots to Impact Agricultural Industry Nationwide

On the agricultural side, the extreme dryness has impacted late summer crop development for coffee, sugar cane, and citrus; southeast Brazil is the core growing area for these crops.

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2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

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BeyondTrucks Reveals Smart Fuel Card Management

The new smart fuel card management feature provides the ability to automatically activate a driver fuel card subject to pre-defined triggers.

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How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact Beef Prices

If beef prices stay high for too long, consumers will start to shift to chicken, pork, or plant-based options.

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Open Platform Integration to Streamline Sustainability Program Management

Scaling programs efficiently across different crops and regions adds another layer of complexity, often requiring the flexibility to integrate multiple models.

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Cargobull Reveals Innovations in Ultra-Low Emission Transport Reefers

The microchannel condenser is set to further enhance efficiency, increase output, and boost overall performance of the 625 and 655MT Hybrid TRUs, which already meet the emissions standards set for 2030.

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Sustainable Warehousing Trends and Regulations Under New Trump Administration

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How Refrigeration Outages Make Grocery Stores Lose More Than Just Food

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Trade Wars and Compliance Pressures Weigh on Global Supply Chains: QIMA Report

Supply chain disruptions are escalating across key industries, according to the 2025 Sourcing Survey, presented by QIMA. Here's a breakdown of what that looks like.

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Li-ion Battery for Material Handling Equipment

This advanced solution supports a range of material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks.

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Poultry Analytics System to Significantly Reduce Downtime

This solution delivers data-driven downtime recommendations based on microbial risk assessments.

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Understanding True Carbon Impact of Food Supply Chains

The path forward lies in a holistic strategy prioritizing environmental stewardship and economic viability.

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How Sustainable Fleet Management Drives the Green Revolution in Logistics

Sustainable fleet management has emerged as a critical approach, offering organizations a pathway to enhance their operational efficiency while addressing environmental concerns.

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Food Waste Remains High Despite Progress: Report

ReFED’s analysis indicates that surplus food is responsible for 4% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, the same as driving 54 million cars. The report also highlights signs of progress in addressing surplus food.

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EnerSys Debuts New Energy Management Solutions

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Helios AI Launches Enhanced Price Forecasting Tools for Agricultural Commodities

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2025: The Year of the Snake (I Mean, Success)

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Forklift Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025

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