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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 Oct 3, 2025 12:34:50 PM

Outsourcing warehousing has become a critical strategy for food companies looking to stay agile in today’s volatile supply chain environment – particularly as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rapidly shifting …

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by Staff, on Sep 19, 2025 11:08:22 AM

Retailers are racing to meet rising consumer expectations for speed, and next-day delivery has quickly become the new standard in food and grocery. What was once a premium service is …

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by Staff, on Sep 19, 2025 10:46:14 AM

At Starbucks, a premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, every innovation circles back to a straightforward mission: Enhancing the art of coffee while …

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by Staff, on Sep 16, 2025 11:16:52 AM

Each September, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week shines a spotlight on the men and women who keep America’s supply chains moving. Food manufacturers, retailers and distributors with private fleets often …

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by Staff, on Sep 4, 2025 4:19:05 PM

In Corporate America, there have been several instances in which a larger company splits into smaller companies. For example, Kellogg executed a strategic spin-off in October 2023, resulting in two …

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by Staff, on Aug 20, 2025 5:26:02 PM

Despite its 100-plus years of history, Conagra Brands prides itself on maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset—embracing transformation and innovation while honoring its century-old legacy. Conagra fosters pride in delivering quality products …

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by Staff, on Aug 19, 2025 3:36:24 PM

A Circle K convenience store and Valero gas station (Valero Energy Corp. is a manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels). McLane Company, one of the largest distributors in America and …

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by Staff, on Aug 19, 2025 3:28:25 PM

Wawa, a privately held convenience store chain, maintains a network of 1,100 convenience stores – including this gas station with a store in Florida. Wawa, Inc., a privately held, family-owned …

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by Staff, on Aug 7, 2025 5:56:14 PM

Mars, Inc., a global leader and maker of more than 40 beloved snacking, food and pet brands in the United States, including Royal Canin, M&Ms, Snickers, Ben's Original, Pedogree, and …

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by Staff, on Jul 18, 2025 11:44:08 AM

Mars, Inc. has reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 16.4% compared to a 2015 baseline, according to the company’s 2024 sustainability report released last week. The company …

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