Food & Beverage

A RIOTOUSLY COLORFUL ARRAY OF WRAPPED CHOCOLATE BARS

Italian Ferrero Opens Its First North American Chocolate Factory

May 10, 2024

The move comes as cocoa futures surged to an all-time high in April, with a supply shortfall prompting prices to more than double in three months.

To Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability, Complex Manufacturers Have a Long Road Ahead

May 6, 2024

Devin O’Herron, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing, Assent

When it comes to supply chain ESG, most companies have a lot of work ahead to achieve the deepest levels of program maturity. But it’s worth the effort.

Preventing Forced Labor in Supply Chains Is Crucial to Resilience and Sustainable Growth

May 6, 2024

Áine Clarke, Head of KnowTheChain and Investor Strategy, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

The largest multinational companies across multiple sectors are demonstrating a lack of real progress in addressing forced labor in supply chains.

How Pallet Makers Contribute to a More Socially Conscious Supply Chain

May 6, 2024

Jeff Pepperworth, President and Chief Executive Officer, iGPS Logistics

Consumers demand that stakeholders within the supply chain behave as socially responsible corporate citizens. Not only is this a business necessity; it also makes the world a better place.

Addressing the Growing Financial Imperative of ESG Traceability

May 6, 2024

Shameek Ghosh, CEO & Co-Founder, TrusTrace

A single solution is helping companies successfully measure and track progress in ESG: supply chain traceability.

How to Overcome the Top Four Challenges of EUDR Compliance

May 6, 2024

Ofir Ardon, CEO, Agritask

Over 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions stem from deforestation and forest degradation, driving the EU’s upcoming implementation of stringent regulatory requirements.

THE INTERIOR OF A METALWORKING FACTORY WORKSHOP HANGAR.

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How Manufacturing Execution Systems Can Solve Staffing Shortages

May 3, 2024

Juhi John, SCB Contributor

Implementing advanced technologies such as an MES allows businesses to alleviate the immediate challenges associated with staffing shortages, and lay the groundwork for long-term workforce resilience.

Report: Tyson Foods Dumped 371M Pounds of Waste into U.S. Waters Over 5 Years

May 1, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The toxic waste includes chemicals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, chloride, oil, and cyanide, released into rivers and lakes between 2018 and 2022 in 17 states.

EXTREME CLOSEUP OF AN RFID TAG SHOWING PARALLEL RIBBONS OF METAL.

The Walmart RFID Tagging Mandate: Advantages and Compliance Strategies

April 30, 2024

Jeff Dossett, SCB Contributor

While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.

CMA CGM's Montmartre container vessel is on Elbe river heading to Hamburg, Germany. Photo: iStock.com/eyewave

CMA CGM and Bpifrance Launch Multi-Million-Dollar Fund to Decarbonize French Maritime Sector

April 26, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

From decarbonizing fishing vessels to supporting cutting-edge maritime research, the ocean carrier says it wants to contribute to "a cleaner tomorrow for oceans."

Food & Beverage

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.