NYC's Bloomberg Puts Food Waste on the Agenda

February 22, 2013

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on a “green” roll during his recent State of the City address, talking about a more sustainable future for the city and introducing plans to ban Styrofoam food packaging. To read more, click HERE

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SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3

SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Shattering Glass Ceilings

This event has become more than just a networking space. It’s a pathway for women in supply chain to really embrace being a woman in the supply chain. It’s a journey that we can all take together to learn, grow, nurture and shatter glass ceilings.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

In the complexities of food logistics and emerging technologies, distribution centers are now finding ways to automate their gate access and streamline their inbound/outbound logistics from one solution, reducing costs and increasing trailer throughput.

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Beyond Compliance: Getting The Most Out of Your Cold Chain Warehouse Audit

The best cold chains run on trust and clarity. When crews understand why temperature limits matter, when contractors know their exact responsibilities, when leadership sees the real operational picture, that's when lasting improvements take hold.

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Onboard Charging Solution for Lithium-ion Forklifts

Hyster Company released a new, flexible onboard charging solution available on several of its counterbalanced integrated lithium-ion electric forklift models.

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Floor Level Palletizer with Integrated Stretch Wrapper

Columbia Machine introduced the FLD2500-SW, a floor-level infeed conventional palletizer equipped with a fully integrated stretch wrapper.

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Consumers Want Grocery Price Relief, Regardless of Market Conditions: Study

Research presented by Zilliant reveals that consumers are increasingly resistant to price increases, even when driven by market forces such as rising costs or supply constraints.

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MiR’s New Mobile Collaborative Robot to Drive Industrial Automation

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) announced the MC600 mobile collaborative robot (cobot), the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go Approved products.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

In the complexities of food logistics and emerging technologies, distribution centers are now finding ways to automate their gate access and streamline their inbound/outbound logistics from one solution, reducing costs and increasing trailer throughput.

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Unlocking the Power of AI and ML to Solve Grocery Retail’s Data Utilization Challenges

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can step in, offering grocery retailers a way to not only manage data, but transform it into a powerful tool for efficiency and growth.

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Top 5 Food and Beverage Trends for 2025

Over the next 12 months, consumers will embrace comfort and indulgence alongside a focus on daily well-being as they seek to safeguard their physical and emotional health.

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The Options and Opportunities of A2L Refrigeration Systems for Food and Beverage Cold Storage Facilities

The intersection of demand for cold storage facility construction and upgrades with regulatory approvals encouraging the manufacture of A2Ls and A2L systems offers commercial refrigeration businesses opportunities to make strategic investments.

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Why the Future of Manufacturing Depends on a New Kind of Workforce

By investing in technology and workforce development, the manufacturing industry can better navigate the unpredictable labor market and supply chain with confidence and resiliency.

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Streamlining Operations While Fostering Innovation in Food and Beverage Industry

This balance between simplifying existing processes and adopting new technologies is critical for navigating today’s challenges and preparing for the future.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

In the complexities of food logistics and emerging technologies, distribution centers are now finding ways to automate their gate access and streamline their inbound/outbound logistics from one solution, reducing costs and increasing trailer throughput.

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Trumps vs. Harris: How Their Proposed Policies Impact Food and Beverage Companies

Harris may focus on tighter regulations and sustainability, while Trump could prioritize deregulation and lower costs.

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How Flexible Robotics Solutions Turn Dull Into Dynamic For Food Manufacturers

In the end, the manufacturers that succeed are the manufacturers who will integrate creativity into the warehouse and ensure it can flex to meet the needs of clients.

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Tenured Employees Exhibit Increased Workplace Happiness: Study

Following a discouraging decline in Q2, where employee happiness plummeted to its lowest in four years, Q3 has seen an unexpected resurgence in employee happiness.

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How Warehouse Managers Can Lead Frontline Workers Through Shipping Delays and Strikes

With the right training and tools, managers can lead their teams through any disruption, ensuring that the supply chain remains as resilient as possible in the face of adversity.

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TrueCommerce Unveils AI-Enhanced Demand Planning and Replenishment Solution for Vendor Managed Inventory

TrueCommerce launched ReplenishAI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution that leverages AI algorithms to analyze historical sales and generate demand pattern clusters.

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Total U.S. E-Grocery Sales in Q3 Surge to $27.4B

Online grocery in the United States experienced robust growth in Q3, with total sales rising by 13.8% to $27.4 billion compared to $24 billion for the same period in 2023.

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

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DeltaTrak’s UBQ Network Provides Digital Ecosystem for Agri-Food Industry

DeltaTrak launched the UBQ Network, an all-in-one platform tailored for the North American produce and grocery markets.

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Produce Industry to Experience High Pricing Volatility

The fresh produce sector experienced an annualized pricing volatility of 70% in 2023, with some commodities, like mangoes, showing nearly 150% volatility at the shipping point.

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Retail, Transportation Recruitment Prices on the Rise, Shifting Seasonal Hiring Trends: Study

New data from Recruitics reveals a shift in seasonal hiring trends among the retail and hospitality industries as well as month-over-month spikes in prices across several key industries, including retail, transportation, finance, and IT.

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Choco’s New Sales Rep App to Strengthen Customer Relationships for Food Distributors

The Choco Distributor Sales Rep App gives sales representatives at food wholesalers and distributors the tools to analyze data, extract valuable insights and make every interaction more profitable.

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

Cold Storage Logistics – Automating Truck Flow and Dock Assignments

In the complexities of food logistics and emerging technologies, distribution centers are now finding ways to automate their gate access and streamline their inbound/outbound logistics from one solution, reducing costs and increasing trailer throughput.