The State of Food Logistics Looks Promising

Despite the ongoing labor shortage, ingredient shortage and driver shortage, the future of food logistics shows hope, innovations and reinvention. Here's a mid-year outlook on the state of food logistics.

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Unearthing the state of food logistics can be tricky. On one hand, restaurants are open and booming. Shoppers are returning to in-person grocery shopping. Production facilities are moving product. And, trucks, well, they're moving product too.

However, the elephant in the room is all of the disruptions, bottlenecks and challenges still plaguing the cold food chain.

From rising ingredients costs and increased food safety measures to the driver shortage, port congestion and trade tensions, the state of food logistics is well, interesting.

Here's a mid-year outlook on the state of food logistics:

Despite the ongoing labor shortage, ingredient shortage and driver shortage, the future of food logistics shows hope, innovations and reinvention. Companies are better prepared and better positioned to face continuous bottlenecks. Retailers and foodservice establishments continue to pivot to become all things to all consumers. And, the trucking and transportation industry continues to implement software and technologies designed to improve routes, fuel usage, driver safety, visibility and more.

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