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 Jul 7, 2025 1:25:24 PM
Food manufacturers, retailers and distributors rely heavily on the trucking industry for their overall supply chain operations – and the food industry is consistently concerned about the financial and operational …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jun 23, 2025 1:04:31 PM
Six ambitious students gained some peace of mind about pursuing their educational and career dreams in the supply chain industry, thanks to the Food Shippers of America (FSA) John J …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jun 23, 2025 12:40:25 PM
Food companies are employing a range of strategic responses to hedge against tariff shocks in their supply chains. Many are diversifying suppliers and near‑shoring, For example, Del Monte and McCormick are …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jun 23, 2025 10:46:37 AM
PepsiCo Beverages North America announces California-based electric fleet will more than triple with latest deployment. These Tesla semitrucks will operate out of a Fresno facility to serve customers across California …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jun 23, 2025 10:10:40 AM
Food supply chains face major challenges like labor shortages, transportation disruptions, and the need for real-time visibility across increasingly complex networks. That’s why logistics providers have become more than just …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jun 5, 2025 10:30:04 AM
As the ripple effects of recently imposed international tariffs begin to work their way through the global food supply chain, some major food retailers and wholesalers in the United States …
Read Storyby Staff, on May 23, 2025 10:41:49 AM
Photo Credit: Amazon Amazon to open a new robotics fulfillment center in Virginia, which is part of its efforts to leverage technology to improve efficiency within its supply chain. Amazon …
Read Storyby Staff, on May 12, 2025 9:07:50 AM
Nestlé USA recently opened a new beverage factory and distribution center (DC) in Glendale, AZ. The new facility will produce creamers for several of Nestlé’s go-to brands, including Coffee mate®, …
Read Storyby Staff, on Apr 28, 2025 1:56:02 PM
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 1.5% after surging 28% …
Read Storyby Staff, on Apr 21, 2025 12:40:13 PM
Thieves targeting freight shipments—sometimes with an emphasis on food shipments—are costing the supply chain up to $35 billion annually and fueling price inflation for consumers. Strategic theft has risen 1,500% …
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