Food & Beverage

The Financial Impact of the Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Isn't Over

June 4, 2018

It is “unlikely” that any romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona — the origin of E. coli contaminated greens — remain on grocery store shelves, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the Food and Drug Administration. However, consumers, farmers and retailers are still feeling the impact.

As Global Plastics Demand Expands, Sustainability ‘Key’ to Industry’s Future

June 1, 2018

IHS Markit

Global demand for polyethylene, the world’s most used plastic, has nearly doubled since 1999, but this growth in demand is being met with significant new market pressures, such as a rise in consumer expectations around sustainability, along with tightening environmental regulations in key growth markets such as China.

The World of Private-Label Retail: Is Kirkland Vodka Really Grey Goose?

June 1, 2018

Modern Distribution Management

Many distributors struggle with private-label branding and view it as an either-or proposition. They see private label as too complex or a conflict to their core supplier partners.

3D Printing Could Bring Change, Savings to Trucking Industry

June 1, 2018

Common Carrier Journal

In trucking, hot-button topics like omnichannel distribution, e-commerce, electric vehicles and blockchain often blot the agendas of industry events and association meetings. Yet one topic that remains on the periphery unless we are talking about parts availability could wind up having a profound change to the industry – additive manufacturing.

When Will the Drones Start Flying?

June 1, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Look, up in the sky: See any drones yet?

Utilities, Retailers Urged to Invest in Demand Side Management Products

May 31, 2018

Navigant Research

To enhance competitiveness and meet customer expectations of new technologies, utilities and retail suppliers should invest in customer-centric demand side management products, a report from Navigant Research says.

EU Looks to Ban Single-Use Plastics, Such as Straws, Disposable Cutlery

May 31, 2018

Plastics News

The European Union is proposing a ban on many single-use plastics, with a goal to clean up the litter found on Europe’s beaches and seas.

Brazilian Food Companies Hard Hit by Truckers' Protests

May 30, 2018

The New York Times

Brazilian food companies will be reeling for months from the after-effects of a truckers' protest that has blocked the country's main roadways this past week, industry sources said on Friday.

Q&A: Corporate Sustainability Evolves Into the Net Positive Movement

May 30, 2018

Environmental Leader

Sustaining isn’t enough any more. Businesses that have joined the corporate net positive movement seek to put more back into society and the environment than they take out.

Could Blockchain Have Solved the Mystery of the Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak?

May 30, 2018

Los Angeles Times

The first food poisoning cases came to light in late March — eight patrons of fast-food restaurants in New Jersey suffered bloody diarrhea and cramps that sent them rushing to hospitals.

Food & Beverage

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