Food & Beverage

In Cancer-Linked Packaging Test, Whole Foods Ranks Worst

December 12, 2018

Whole Foods Market, hailed for its high standards for healthy food, ranked worst in a study of five major U.S. grocery chains for chemicals it uses in packaging.

Tobacco Farmers Are Getting Closer to Cannabis Switch

December 11, 2018

Bloomberg

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes made a $1.8bn investment in global cannabis company Cronos Group amid pressure to find new growth avenues.

Once-Profitable Holiday Trash Surge Could Now Bury Struggling Recyclers

December 10, 2018

Bloomberg

Americans generate 25 percent more trash during the holidays and, historically, that’s been a gift to the companies that sell it to recycling processors overseas.

Supermarkets Need to Maximize Stockpiles Before Brexit, U.K. Officials Warn

December 10, 2018

Bloomberg

Theresa May’s government has told supermarkets to keep as much stock as possible in warehouses around the country in case of a no-deal Brexit.

Q&A | Retailers Confront the Need to Innovate

December 10, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The retail industry finds itself in a state of constant innovation, and the Retail Industry Leaders Association needs to respond in kind.

China's Growing Thirst for Premium Beer Is Great for Canadian Barley

December 7, 2018

Bloomberg

China is the world’s largest beer market, and consumers are increasingly shifting to premium and foreign brews from mass-market brands amid rising incomes.

Canada Firms Are Importing Workers to Keep Up With Marijuana Demand

December 6, 2018

Bloomberg

A lack of qualified local labor forced one producer to dispose of almost 14,000 cannabis plants this summer, costing nearly C$1m ($750,000).

Want to Be a Modern CPG? Start With Your Supply Chain

December 3, 2018

Mohammed Hajibashi, SCB Contributor

Modern customer service is no longer simply about selling products — it’s about offering an entire experience.

Q&A | They Want It Now: The Age of Same-Day Delivery

December 3, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Once considered a premium option — assuming it was available at all — same-day service is now the standard for many e-commerce shoppers.

Legume Farmers Are Profiting From Pet Food's Latest Trend: Gluten Free

November 28, 2018

Bloomberg

Use of high-protein, gluten-free vegetarian staples is surging in the pet sector as owners are increasingly seeking grain-free diets for their furry friends.

Food & Beverage

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