Food & Beverage

Book Publishers Go Back to Basics

October 30, 2017

Book publishers are giving an advance review of the industry's future, and it looks a lot like the past.

Rabobank, UN Launch $1Bn Fund to Boost Sustainable Farming

October 30, 2017

Rabobank NA is launching with the United Nations $1bn in financing for farmers to transition to more sustainable practices as food companies and consumers are demanding more supply chain transparency.

Online Shoppers Want Fast Delivery - But Still Aren't Willing to Pay for It

October 30, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

More and more online shoppers want their stuff fast. But the economics of making that happen haven't changed.

Even a Nafta Collapse Won't Keep Companies From Moving to Mexico

October 27, 2017

Bloomberg

It wasn't supposed to be like this, but the folks who help U.S. companies set up production in Mexico say they're having a solid year.

Cracking the Code for Brand Loyalty

October 27, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

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

Los Angeles Times

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.

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.