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The complexities of global food supply chains are compounding the challenges of visibility, compliance and maintaining product freshness. Simply put, longer supply chains with multiple modes of transportation and touch [...]

The start of the new year ushers in an abundance of forecasting from economists, analysts and experts of all stripes. For fleet managers, the perennial question remains-how will it all [...]

Consumers are a powerful influence on the food supply chain. Their desire for a wide array of fresh, healthy foods year round--combined with easier and convenient shopping options, including online [...]

As leading containerized carriers continue to grow their market share of refrigerated cargo, major box ports across the United States are likewise responding by improving their offerings to support imports [...]

As fleet managers asses the trucking industry landscape for 2018, what stands out is a dynamic market that is growing alongside an expanding economy--both domestically and globally--coupled with advancements in [...]

A recent Food Logistics educational webinar revealed that while advances in software and technology are promoting better cold chain integration, stakeholders remain concerned about food safety and various supply chain [...]

Over the last two decades, U.S. soybean exports have doubled and now account for about half of the total U.S. soybean production. Illinois is the country's largest producer, exporting over [...]

Refrigerated cargo comprised mostly of perishable food continues to serve as a steady and reliable cargo segment for the Port of Los Angeles and neighboring Port of Long Beach, says [...]

The Houston, Texas metropolitan area is in growth mode, both in terms of population growth and economic expansion. Despite a few 'tough years' attributed to weak oil prices, last year [...]

The substantial rules that comprise the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are not only a game-changer in terms of how the industry must adapt [...]

A milestone in U.S. food safety legislation is distributing responsibility throughout the supply chain and strictly enforcing accountability. Are we prepared for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? What should [...]

Omnichannel. E-commerce. Labor and workforce issues that run the gamut from dealing with an aging workforce to safety and ergonomics to increasing labor costs and a shortage of manpower. All [...]

Wine shipments to the United States from all production sources, including foreign producers, California and other states, grew to 403 million cases in 2017, according to San Francisco-based The Wine [...]

The growth in perishable food imports and exports across the United States is good news for seaports of all sizes. Major box ports (see Food Logistics' May 2018 cover story) [...]

Businesses exist to generate a profit. At the same time, many businesses are serious about corporate social responsibility and sustainability and have successfully incorporated these values into their culture and [...]

According to JLL, the refrigerated storage sector is forecasted to grow 3.4 percent annually between 2014 and 2019. Yet, the number of facilities across the United States will only grow [...]

Not with-standing U.S. millennials' penchant for craft beer and cocktails, Americans consume more wine than any other country, and consumption is forecast to increase by 2 percent between 2015 and [...]

As 2016 comes to a close, we mark another year of exciting developments in our industry. Suffice it to say, there is never a dull moment in the food supply [...]

As the food supply chain continues to diversify and expand across the globe, the supporting and integral role of U.S. ports is likewise becoming more prominent. While containerized carriers are [...]

Investments in warehouse automation have remained fairly strong in recent years and the consensus is that more growth is on the horizon, according to executives in the sector. However, the [...]

As part of this month's special coverage on Software & Technology, we contacted over a dozen industry executives at companies that play a significant role in the food and beverage [...]

Florida is one of the fastest growing states in the nation, and the third most populous. It's also a top destination for tourists, with 125 million expected to visit the [...]

In March, Food Logistics was invited to present at the seventh annual Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum, held at Chapman University in Orange, California. The forum is organized in cooperation with [...]

As we near the end of 2014, the price of oil has fallen to a four-year low at roughly $66 per barrel. Ironic, because the rising cost of oil in [...]

Here's a quick snapshot of some of the key U.S. ports in the global food supply chain along with some of the leading ocean carriers who are making waves in [...]

The San Joaquin Valley is located in California's Central Valley. It produces a significant amount of farm goods, including grapes, cotton, tree nuts, citrus and vegetables, for the U.S. and [...]

By Editorial Staff and Guest Contributors The global food supply chain and the software and technology sector share a symbiotic relationship--as the food supply chain becomes increasingly complex, technology provides [...]

A number of significant advancements in food production have been made in recent years, from growing and harvesting methods that improve crop yields to new' food sources like plant-based dairy [...]

Today's fleet managers are confronted with multiple challenges, from ongoing driver shortages IAcomplex and oftentimes restrictive state and federal regulations, and that's just for starters. dd to that the specific [...]

While containerized ocean carriers continue to battle historically low rates and falling revenues, the reefer segment remains buoyed by growing global demand for perishable foods, both in developed and emerging [...]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 73 percent of U.S. agricultural exports and 65 percent of imports were waterborne in 2014, which illustrates the integral role that ports play in [...]

There is a common thread that runs through the following profiles in this year's final cover story. The founders and current leadership of Hess Collection Winery, California Natural Products, and [...]

Sustainability in the global food supply chain is a story of complexities-from sourcing and farming methods to food production, packaging, transportation and logistics, all the way to consumption and disposal. [...]

The following pages are devoted to interviews, observations and real-world examples of sustainability's influence on the global food supply chain. Setting the scene is Don Reed, managing director in PwC's [...]

This year's Top Green Providers is significantly larger than 2012's list, which is an indication of just how important sustainability has become to supply chains today. Each of the companies [...]

Electronic commerce is on fire. Whether it's B2C or B2B, buyers from around the world are using computers and smartphones to purchase everything from consumer goods and groceries to airplane [...]

The recession has forced grocery shoppers in the U.S. to place an even greater emphasis on price and value. Therefore, private label brands have become more popular over the past [...]

Food safety and security have moved firmly to the forefront in our industry in recent months, thanks in part to some high profile disasters that remind us how much work [...]

Fleet managers have a lot on their plate--a bevy of industry regulations, driver shortages, and budgets that are continually stretched to the maximum. When it comes to the foodservice side [...]

There are several overarching themes driving the push for more automation inside the four walls. Some relate to changing demographics in the labor force, others to how consumers are shopping [...]

There are many costs associated with a recall event, including tangible costs like pulling product from shelves, reverse logistics, and product replacement. While it is harder to quantify, the damage [...]

One of the most important safety aspects of the food supply chain relates to the activity that occurs inside the four walls, and that includes the safety of employees. Labor [...]

The rail sector in the U.S. has continued to enjoy a well-deserved and prolonged period of expansion in recent years, thanks to strategic investments and refocusing on customer service that [...]

In ten year's time, ES3's grocery warehouse in York, Pennsylvania has steadily taken collaboration to new heights among food and CPG manufacturers and their retail grocery customers, yielding environmental and [...]

AL PALLET USA (www.alpalletusa.com) Aluminum is at the top of the recycling chain due to its infinite recyclability without any degradation in quality. It's also the material of choice for [...]

Warehouse automation has been getting a lot of attention lately as food and beverage companies struggle to deal with a proliferation of SKUs, labor issues, and pressure from retailer grocers [...]

Two years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama launched the Let's Move campaign, a comprehensive effort focused on improving the health of the nation's children. One component of the campaign involves [...]

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Notwithstanding the increased movement by consumers and grocers alike to 'buy local,' the food chain is becoming progressively more globalized for most countries around the world. This globalization has created [...]

While the global economic downturn over the past few years has put the squeeze on business expansion, several success stories have managed to take shape. One in particular, the strong [...]