Some articles have multiple contributors on the team and therefore are indicated as "Staff." The publisher of the Food Shippers Blog is MindShare Strategies, a firm that has been secured by Food Shippers of America to provide relative and frequent information for the benefit of members and key stakeholders of the association. Our staff has more than 100 years' combined experience covering the transportation, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain industries.
Recent Posts by Staff:
by Staff, on Mar 5, 2026 3:04:22 PM
Many FSA members ask about the namesake of the association’s scholarship program, John J. Murphy. For 14 years, he was Executive Director of the association and the visionary of FSA, …
Read Storyby Staff, on Mar 5, 2026 10:33:56 AM
Under clear Florida skies and the buzz of friendly competition, golfers teed off for one of the most anticipated traditions surrounding the 70th Annual Conference of the Food Shippers of …
Read Storyby Staff, on Feb 20, 2026 9:54:24 AM
Smithfield Foods, Inc., an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork and member of Food Shippers of America (FSA), recently announced it has initiated the approval process to …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jan 23, 2026 12:55:50 PM
The 2026 Food Shippers of America Annual Conference will take place March 1-3 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, FL. This 3-day event brings together more than 1,000 …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jan 9, 2026 11:25:53 AM
The food supply chain industry is navigating a period of rapid change, marked by persistent challenges and powerful opportunities. Ongoing labor shortages, transportation constraints, inflationary pressures, climate-related disruptions, and rising …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jan 7, 2026 2:55:06 PM
As Ahold Delhaize USA companies continue to advance the “Growing Together” strategy and provide the service omnichannel customers expect, Giant Food and The GIANT Company are planning to close their …
Read Storyby Staff, on Dec 15, 2025 9:54:04 AM
Amazon reduced energy use in its grocery fulfillment centers by nearly 15% as part of a pilot program at three facilities with climate technology firm Trane Technologies, according to a …
Read Storyby Staff, on Dec 15, 2025 9:44:32 AM
Ahead of the holidays, Family Dollar is partnering with DoorDash to offer customers on-demand delivery services from about 7,000 of the retailer’s stores. Family Dollar, one of the nation’s most …
Read Storyby Staff, on Dec 1, 2025 10:19:17 AM
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a global leader in convenience and mobility, recently opened a state-of-the-art distribution center (DC) in Otsego, MN. This 266,000-square-foot facility is the first of three new DCs …
Read Storyby Staff, on Nov 17, 2025 1:25:38 PM
Kroger soon will be using the DashMart Fulfillment Services for delivery DoorDash recently announced DashMart Fulfillment Services, a new way for food retailers to strengthen the reach of their products …
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