Top 10 Trends Impacting Food Logistics

From tariffs and risk mitigation to last-mile grocery, updated food safety standards and supporting women in the supply chain, 2025 brought a slew of trends impacting the food logistics space.

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From tariffs and risk mitigation to last-mile grocery, updated food safety standards and supporting women in the supply chain, 2025 brought a slew of trends impacting the food logistics space. 

Here are the 10 most popular articles on FoodLogistics.com in 2025.

  1. The future outlook of last-mile grocery. Today, optimization technology, delivery options and software solutions are growing and holding firm as pivotal pieces in the last-mile of grocery. This white paper details the types of technology on the rise for last-mile delivery in grocery.
  2. How Trump’s tariffs will impact beef prices. The latest round of tariffs on beef imports from Canada and Mexico, imposed by President Donald Trump, shook up the beef industry. In this expert column, Luis Mata, co-founder and CEO at Meat N' Bone, details why those on a budget should rethink how they buy and consume beef.
  3. How to choose the right pallet racking. Maximize cold storage efficiency with the right pallet racking system. This white paper details how to boost storage capacity, streamline operations, and find the best material handling solution.
  4. The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map. This Logistics Cold Chain Map reflects the best technology, new innovations, and services within the industry. This map is meant to serve as a guide to supply chain professionals as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase return on investment.
  5. Organized crime drives surge in high-value cargo theft. CargoNet recorded 772 cargo theft events across the United States and Canada in Q3 2025, a 1% increase compared to Q3 2024.
  6. 2025 Women in Supply Chain award winners continue to think outside the box. These female logistics leaders exemplify leadership, mentorship and supply chain excellence. Meet the winners.
  7. Reaching new heights With Raymond’s high-capacity orderpicker. Engineered for today’s workforce, the Raymond High Capacity Orderpicker combines industry-first specifications with smart operator-assist technologies that help reinforce training and improve operator well-being in high-turnover environments.
  8. Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award shines light on best of the best. From cargo fraud and Mother Nature to ever-changing food safety regulations and a new Presidential Administration, many of today's supply chain leaders are faced with a number of challenges. But it's their resilience, hard work, innovation and attention to quality that separates these rock stars apart from everyone else. Let's meet the winners of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
  9. Are you ready for the new GS1 Standards? What are the GS1 Standards and how does this impact operations? This sponsored content explores what the new standards entail, what it takes to upgrade, and how to stay ahead of the curve and maintain compliance with GS1 standards.
  10. Key cold storage trends for 2025 and beyond. In this expert column, Tim O’Rourke, senior managing director, industrial leasing, JLL, and Trevor Ragsdale, executive managing director, industrial leasing, JLL, detail why companies that adapt quickly and strategically will lead the next era of logistics, shaping a future where efficiency, sustainability, and innovation are paramount.


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