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The 2015 Food Logistics Champions

These ‘rock stars of the supply chain’ are driving their organizations and our industry forward.

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Efficient Fleets: Do You Need Telematics?

Telematics experts weigh in on the ELD mandate and the role telematics will play in the push for real-time connectivity for f&b fleets.

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Globalization Keeps Raising The Bar On Safety In Our Supply Chain

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

The globalization of the supply chain has created the need for still better controls.

Food Logistics managing editor Elliot Maras.

Choosing A 3PL: Shippers’ Scorecards Expand

Needs vary, but all shippers place a premium on competence, flexibility and communication.

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Heinz/Kraft Merger: Big Changes In Store For Supply Chain

Logistics/supply chain expert warns that "since Heinz and Kraft are in similar industries, packaging suppliers, distributors, freight forwarders, ad agencies, contract manufacturers – you’re on the block, too.”

File Photo. H.J. Heinz Co. is buying Kraft Foods Group Inc., creating what the companies say will be the third-largest food and beverage company in North America, the companies announced Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

Material Handling Equipment

ProMat Seminar: Why 'Waveless' Picking Makes More Sense For E-commerce

The goal of the “waveless” method is to get the order to the consumer as fast as possible and only induct new work as work is completed.

Art Eldred of Vargo Companies explains the benefits of waveless picking during the ProMat show in Chicago.

Burton’s Biscuit Co., U.K., Taps International Food Associates For U.S. Cookie Business

FA will support Burton’s expansion plans for the U.S. premium cookie sector by harnessing its network to deliver products efficiently to market.

Walmart Honors C.H. Robinson With First-Ever 3PL Award

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Walmart Stores, Inc. has recognized C.H. Robinson with the retail leader’s first-ever “3rd Party Logistical (3PL) Carrier of the Year” award for 2014 noting contributions for outstanding service.

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Three Asian Container Lines Unveil Latin America Service

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HHM), Hanjin Shipping and Yang Ming Marine Transportation Corp. are due to start the West Latin Express (WLX) service on July 11, which will be operated with 10 vessels of 5,500 TEUs.

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Software & Technology

Stamps.com Acquires Endicia From Newell Rubbermaid For $215 M

Endicia is a provider of high volume shipping technologies and solutions for use with the U.S. Postal Service and other postal partners.

Heinz And Kraft Agree To Merge As Kraft Heinz Co., Expect $1.5 Billion In Annual Cost Savings

The combination of these iconic food companies joins together two portfolios of brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Ore-Ida and Philadelphia will have eight $1+ billion brands and five brands between $500 million and $1 billion.

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Mexican Farmworker Strike Snags Fruit And Vegetable Shipments To U.S.

Thousands of workers in the San Quintin Valley have been on strike since last Tuesday, protesting against low wages and poor working conditions.

In this Sept. 25, 2014 photo, day laborers work in a strawberry field as they prepare the field for planting in the Valle de San Quintin, part of the municipality of Ensenada, south of Tijuana in Baja California, Mexico. On March 16, 2015, workers from about 60 farms in the area walked off their jobs to demand better pay and labor conditions.

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