Food & Beverage

Why Retailers Are Struggling With Ship-From-Store Fulfillment

June 18, 2018

The age of the omnichannel is all about options. Customers buying online should be able to receive their purchases in any way they choose — at home, work, a designated retrieval point, or direct from the store. Or so goes the theory.

U.S. Olive Tariffs Already Hurting Spanish Producers, Says EU

June 15, 2018

The Guardian

The European commission has said the “simply unacceptable” imposition of high tariffs by the U.S. on Spanish olives is already having a major effect on producers in southern Spain.

Delivery: The Last Face-to-Face Touch Point for Brands in a Digital World?

June 15, 2018

Jeff Hughes and Charles Schreiner

Consumer preferences are shifting. More and more, shoppers are favoring the convenience of online shopping over the in-store experience. As retail tilts more toward online sales, delivery becomes one of the few remaining face-to-face touch points with end customers.

AP Investigation: Fish Billed as Local Isn't Always Local

June 15, 2018

The New York Times

Even after winter storms left East Coast harbors thick with ice, some of the country's top chefs and trendy restaurants were offering sushi-grade tuna supposedly pulled in fresh off the coast of New York.

U.S. Farmers, Agribusiness Feel Lingering Strain From Cold, Wet Spring

June 14, 2018

Reuters

U.S. agribusinesses are facing lingering inventory snafus and economic pain over farm chemicals and fertilizer, as a cold, wet spring that slowed crop plantings continues to cause ripple effects across the agricultural sector.

Google Gets Into Groceries by Partnering With France's Carrefour for Online Food Delivery

June 14, 2018

Fortune

As online ordering and fresh food delivery expands around the globe, Google is angling for a stake. The Alphabet subsidiary announced a joint venture this week with French chain Carrefour, making it the first retailer in France to partner with Google.

Oscar, Marcus, Casper, Cora: Companies Are Using Human Names to Seem More Friendly

June 13, 2018

Los Angeles Times

“A person’s name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” Though Dale Carnegie was talking about nurturing relationships, a lot of startups these days are incorporating his observation into branding strategy.

Happy Anniversary, Amazon-Whole Foods. What’s Changed?

June 13, 2018

The Washington Post

One year ago this week, Amazon.com Inc. loudly declared its intention to become a grocery industry heavyweight by announcing its agreement to buy Whole Foods Market.

Top 10 Forklift Manufacturers of 2018

June 12, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Forklift sales are up and continuing to rise. In the North American market, 2017 sales were up 9.5 percent over 2016, reaching a new benchmark of 253,146 units sold.

British Watchdog Probes Reports That Meat Found in Vegetarian Meals

June 12, 2018

Reuters

Britain’s food watchdog said it was investigating allegations that traces of meat had been found in “meat-free” and vegan meals sold at the country’s two largest supermarket chains, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

Food & Beverage

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