Food & Beverage

GROUND VIEW OF A PERSON IN A CONSTRUCTION HELMET CARRYING TWO BOXES STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.

Staff Shortages Remain Top Challenge for Supply Chain in 2024

February 15, 2024

Respondents expressed optimism in the economy, and more than 50% say they’ve seen a “greater focus and understanding of supply chains” from those in the C-Suite.

A CUP OF TEA AND A BISCUIT SIT ON TOP OF A SAUCER PLATE THAT IS PLACED ON TOP OF A UNION JACK FLAG.

The Red Sea Crisis Could Disrupt the U.K.’s Tea Supply

February 13, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The British Retail Consortium said that it had noticed a “temporary disruption” to some black tea lines, while an industry source suggested that some flavored lines had been delayed.

SILHOUETTE OF A TRACTOR RAKING SOIL AT SUNSET.

USDA Pledges $270M Towards Food Supply Chain Resilience

February 9, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Seven states will fund projects that expand the capacity for the processing, manufacturing, storage and distribution of food products through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.

A BARN SITS IN A FIELD, FRAMED BY AUTUMNAL TREES.

Farm Exports from the U.S. Hit a Three-Year Low in 2023

February 8, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The $191 billion generated represents a three-year low in terms of farming and agricultural exports coming out of the U.S.

THREE FARMERS HARVESTING CROPS IN A FIELD ON A SUNNY DAY.

Macron Calls for More Farmer Protections During Supply Chain Talks

February 6, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Protecting farmers’ incomes has been a major demand of the farmers’ protests that have popped up all across the EU in recent weeks.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Optimizing Cold Chain Logistics for Fresh Produce

February 5, 2024

Jonathon Swart, Senior Director of Specialized Services, BlueGrace Logistics

The landscape of produce transportation is evolving, and in the coming years, we can expect a continued commitment to optimizing cold chain logistics.

LAST-MILE DELIVERY

Mastering Parcel Delivery to Drive E-Commerce Profitability in 2024

February 5, 2024

Richard McNish, General Manager, Descartes

Given the starring role that the delivery experience plays in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, retailers must be prepared in 2024.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Top Three Crops Threatened by Climate Change in 2024

February 5, 2024

Sabi Ibarra, Agronomist, ClimateAi and Laila Salimi, Solutions Manager, ClimateAi

In the coming year, here’s how producers of three essential food categories can proactively plan their supply chains to mitigate risks associated with extreme weather and climate change.

SUSTAINABILITY/CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Refocusing on High-Impact Sustainability Wins

February 5, 2024

Kristen Senz, Writer at APQC

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Flexitanks: A Game-Changer in Beverage Logistics

February 5, 2024

Jeff Plumley, Chief Commercial Officer, ASF Logistics

These innovative containerized shipping options offer an enhanced means of transporting non-hazardous bulk liquids both domestically and globally.

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.