Food & Beverage

Cracking the Code for Brand Loyalty

October 27, 2017

In the age of the fickle and skeptical consumer, brands can no longer rely on traditional advertising to survive.

Amazon Says It Received 238 Proposals for Second Headquarters

October 26, 2017

Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.

Smart Cooler Helps Companies Sell More

October 25, 2017

RFID Journal

A new platform service called diili is giving a voice to commercial refrigerators via a solution based on the Internet of Things (IoT) concept. According to the creator, Embraco, the platform is designed to boost sales of food and beverage brands that use its handsets.

Fueling the Future With Seaweed

October 25, 2017

Maritime Executive

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are working on a project designed to show that homes and vehicles could be powered by fuel made from seaweed grown at large-scale offshore farms.

Global Avocado Shortage Fails to Dent Demand

October 25, 2017

Supply Management

Drought and flooding have caused global shortfalls in the supply of 'green gold,' while demand continues to rise.

Wal-Mart's Answer to Amazon? Its Own Web Mall

October 24, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has a solution for retailers doing battle with Amazon.com Inc.: join forces to give shoppers an alternative.

Fake Paperwork, Poor Parts Challenge China's Aerospace Boom

October 24, 2017

The New York Times

Chinese suppliers to U.S. flight control systems maker Moog sold it poorly made parts, faked paperwork and outsourced work to a factory not approved by the company, according to an internal report by U.S. aviation regulators

Study: Sustainable Packaging Market Growth Driven by Preference, Regulations

October 24, 2017

Environmental Leader

Increasing environmental consciousness among consumers, along with more stringent regulations, are driving the sustainable packaging market, and will continue to do so at least through 2024, according to a new study from Zion Market Research.

Tesco Stocks Green Satsumas in Drive to Reduce Food Waste

October 24, 2017

The Guardian

Tesco has started selling "green" satsumas and clementines after relaxing its quality specifications in its latest attempt to reduce food waste.

Americans Love Shopping Online, but They Want to Return Things in Person

October 24, 2017

The Washington Post

Maria Butt's Long Island apartment is stacked with items she wishes she hadn't bought online but never quite got around to sending back: carpet pads, GoPro accessories, Alexander Wang sneakers and a case of lemon madeleines that "did NOT taste good."

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.