Food & Beverage

Fires Strike a Blow to the Wine Industry in Sonoma and Napa Counties

October 16, 2017

The deadly firestorms across wine country have burned hotels, small lodges, winery buildings and even some vineyards, officials in the region said.

Why APICS Partnered With a Private E-Tailer for Omnichannel Benchmarking

October 16, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

An unusual partnership between a major industry trade group and private retailer seeks to create a system for benchmarking supply-chain performance by e-commerce companies.

Too Many Happy Returns: The Struggle to Predict Reverse Logistics

October 13, 2017

Air Cargo World

The mostly unwanted gifts are piled in the corner, the relatives have slowly made their way to the airport and a mountain of dishes awaits attention in the kitchen. This is what late December looks like for most American consumers. But for logisticians, the holiday work is only half done - it's time for gift returns season.

Amazon Vowed to Make Whole Foods Cheaper. Let's See How That's Going.

October 12, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Amazon.com Inc.'s takeover of Whole Foods Market began six weeks ago with a lot of fanfare about lower prices.

EPA Improves Its Water Pollutant Monitoring Tool

October 12, 2017

Environmental Leader

The EPA is improving access to the Water Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Pollutant Loading Tool; the tool allows users to determine who is discharging water pollutant, what (and how much) pollutants they are discharging, and where they are discharging.

China, the Biggest Buyer of America's Trash, Wants No More

October 12, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

There's one economic activity the U.S. does better than anyone. We're world champs in throwing stuff away.

Food Waste in U.K. Costs $39M a Year, Report Says

October 11, 2017

Supply Management

The U.K. food supply chain could increase efficiency and save £30m ($39.17m) a year by tackling food waste on farms, according to a report.

Costco's Newest Move to Beat Amazon and Whole Foods? Delivery

October 11, 2017

Fortune

Roughly a month after Amazon snapped up Whole Foods and slashed its prices, discount superstore giant Costco is rolling out same-day and two-day delivery options for its members.

Eco-Labeled Foods Face High Fraud Risk, Research Shows

October 10, 2017

Environmental Leader

Organic and eco-labeled food products face high risk of food fraud because they command a higher price, and the growing market for sustainable and premium foods increases the risk, according to market research group Ecovia Intelligence.

U.K. Accused of Failing to Press Home Anti-Slavery Law

October 10, 2017

The Guardian

The government must start enforcing new legislation requiring companies to disclose slavery and trafficking risks in their supply chains, say anti-slavery campaigners.

Food & Beverage

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