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Compass Group Commits to 100% Cage-Free Eggs by 2025

Compass Group USA

Compass Group operates in over 50,000 locations across 50 countries, resulting in a diverse and complex supply chain.

The bird flu outbreak has caused the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve importing egg products from the Netherlands to be used for baking and in processed foods.

A.P. Moller–Maersk to Separate into Two Divisions: Transportation/Logistics and Energy

A.P. Moller- Maersk

The main growth focus of A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S going forward will be delivering best in class transportation and logistics services as an integrated transport and logistics company.

Transport & Logistics will consist of Maersk Line, APM Terminals, Damco, Svitzer and Maersk Container Industry based on a one company structure with multiple brands.

IWLA Joins Lawsuit to Contest the Government’s Overtime Rule

At the heart of the issue is the unprecedented more than 100-percent increase to the minimum salary threshold – from $455 per week to $913 – resulting in a greatly limited workplace flexibility and increased labor costs for businesses across the country.

Building a Bridge to Omnichannel Success

Iptor Supply Chain Systems

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Foodservice Chains Make Progress in Restricting Antibiotics in Meat

The nine chains earning passing grades are Panera Bread (PNRA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Subway, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s (MCD), Wendy’s (WEN), Taco Bell (YUM), Pizza Hut (YUM) and Papa John’s Pizza (PZZA).

Private Equity Giant Blackstone Group to Buy $1.5 Billion Worth of U.S. Logistics Properties

Blackstone Group LP, a private equity company, agreed to buy 46 industrial properties in the U.S. from LBA Realty LLC for $1.5 billion as it steps up investments in stable, income-producing real estate with low risk.

Blackstone Group CEO and Co-founder Stephen Schwarzman.

Software & Technology

USDA Announces Open Data Partnership for Public Health

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Branded Food Products Database, a free online resource for families, the food industry and researchers containing nutrition details on more than 80,000 name brand prepared and packaged foods.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement at the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) Summit.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Pity The Reefer Shipper

Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)

Hanjin Shipping announced the filing for receivership and a request to the court to freeze its assets, which the Seoul Central District Court planned to grant, a judge told Reuters, declining to be named.

Will LED Lighting Pave the Way for Building Management IoT?

Intelligent LED lighting saves costs and improves the customer experience.

The LED lighting provides aesthetically pleasing white light that improves the visual appearance of fruits, vegetables and meats.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

West Coast Port Slowdown Still Stings

Two years after food shippers saw shipments spoil and sales stumble, there’s hope that early contract discussions will prevent a similar scenario in 2019.

Deteriorating labor relations like those that materialized at West Coast ports during 2014-15 contributed in cargo diversions to competing ports in Canada and Mexico.

Supply Chain Visibility

Foodservice Industry Embraces Supply Chain Management Software

Supply chain tools enhance forecasting, invoice auditing, demand planning and more.

Arrowstream’s OnDemand supply chain planning software allows a restaurant chain to see the inbound and the outbound distributor inventory.

Technology Brings More Options for Urban Delivery Vehicles

Changing markets place new demands on urban fleets, including expanding e-commerce.

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