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Carbon Footprint

Meal Kit Companies Have Lower Carbon Footprints Than Expected

University of Michigan

A recent study from the University of Michigan found that meal kit companies have a lower overall carbon footprint than meals purchased at stores despite complaints of of packaging waste.

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Opportunities Arise in Yard Management

Executives are paying more attention to yard management solutions to optimize operations across the supply chain.

The power of the smart phone should not be underestimated. Using the phone's GPS, yard managers can locate a truck and send mobile notifications to the driver with instructions.

Emerging Technologies

The Internet of Things Isn’t Science Fiction for Retail Success

Leaders in the grocery and retail industry must explore how IoT is part of their near- and long-term digital transformation strategy.

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Refrigerated Logistics Delivers More Online Groceries to Consumers’ Doorsteps

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Cold chain management expertise critical as the food chain expands.

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EarthFresh Plans for Georgia Distribution Hub

Leading Canadian produce company, EarthFresh, will invest $22 million in an advanced technology packing plant and distribution center in College Park, Georgia.

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Chick-fil-A to Open First Company-Owned Distribution Center

Chick-fil-A will open its first company-owned distribution center in Cartersville, Georgia, creating 300 jobs.

Carbon Footprint

Yum Brands to Reduce Emissions in its Supply Chain

Yum Brands is continuing to make improvements to its environmental impact by pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within its supply chain.

Yum Brands

Americold Acquires Cloverleaf Cold Storage

Americold Realty Trust has acquired Cloverleaf Cold Storage from Cloverleaf management and an investment group for $1.24 billion.

Sysco Acquires J & M Wholesale Meats and Imperio Foods

Sysco Corporation announced it has acquired J & M Wholesale Meats and Imperio Foods, Inc., leading California distributors with approximately $44 million in combined annual sales.

Automated Warehouse Solutions Webinar – June 12, 2019

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Fairlife to Build New Arizona Production Facility

The $200 million facility will begin operation in late 2020 and production lines are expected to play a key role in meeting the growing demand for the product.

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Preferred Freezer Services Invests $60 Million in City of Portsmouth

Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), division of Lineage Logistics

Preferred Freezer Services will invest $60 million to construct a 200,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in the City of Portsmouth.

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