Food & Beverage

Drone Deliveries From Drugstore Now a Reality in Virginia Town

October 22, 2019

Alphabet Inc. offshoot Wing, which just received an expanded certification to act as a small air carrier, is starting the nation’s inaugural delivery service via a small civilian aircraft with partners Walgreens and FedEx.

U.K. Businesses’ Brexit Frustration Mounting With the Costs

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

While most business leaders want to avoid a no-deal departure, continued uncertainty is not much better. With the cliff edge looming, and the prospect of another one in three months if the EU grants Parliament’s request for a further delay, collateral damage is mounting.

Against the Tide, Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

World’s Top Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

October 21, 2019

Bloomberg

In a world that’s growing increasingly concerned about corporate commitments to environmental and social responsibility, top cocoa producers Ivory Coast and Ghana are planning to make a move that goes against the tide.

The World Loses $400 Billion of Food Before It Reaches Stores

October 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Some 14% of all food produced is lost annually, with central and southern Asia, North America and Europe accounting for the biggest shares.

China Ties Agriculture Binge to Trump Reducing U.S. Tariffs

October 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Chinese officials are willing to start purchasing more U.S. agricultural products as part of the “phase one” trade deal, but it is not likely to reach the $40 billion to $50 billion touted by Trump.

Ex-Truck Driver Becomes a Billionaire With Some Help From Amazon

October 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Masaru Wasami started working part time at a vegetable store at age 12, determined to help his ailing mother in her battle with tuberculosis.

American Consumers Might Save Paper Recycling

October 15, 2019

Bloomberg

Companies are beginning to realize there’s more to lose from offending consumers who are aware of how cheap plastic products feed global warming, choke oceans, kill wildlife and — more slowly — threaten us. This is especially the case when it comes to packaging.

iTradeNetwork Launches New Logistics Module for the Perishables Freight Industry

October 9, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

iTradeNetwork, a global provider of supply chain management solutions for the food and beverage industry, recently announced the launch of iTradeFreight—a new logistics module to modernize the freight industry for perishables.

Business Turnaround: Integrated Business Planning as a Management Tool

October 7, 2019

Oliver Wight Americas

Challenge: A global food company was experiencing flat revenue and struggling to increase market share with demanding consumer expectations for ingredients and prices. Financial forecast credibility was debated, and plans were not consolidated. With a projected $100-million profit gap, timely accurate data was difficult to receive.

European Vineyards, Cheesemakers React to Blow From U.S. Tariffs

October 7, 2019

Bloomberg

Cheeses from France, Italy and the Netherlands, wines, Scotch whisky and Greek canned peaches are just some of the European exports whose prices are set to rise in the U.S. after the Trump administration announced new tariffs on billions of dollars of EU products starting Oct. 18.

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.