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 Jun 08, 2026
For shippers in the food industry that leverage third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and truck brokers, the ruling sends a clear message: carrier selection practices are now under much greater legal …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jun 08, 2026
Orgain makes delicious, clean, organic nutritional products that range from powders and ready-to-drink beverages, to bars and hydration mixes. Orgain’s growing portfolio includes the No. 1 Plant Protein Powder Brand …
Read Storyby Staff, on Jun 08, 2026
Rising consumer expectations, tighter regulatory requirements, and more complex supply chain needs are creating a higher focus on visibility for food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Leading food brands such as …
Read Storyby Staff, on May 19, 2026
Dollar Tree, Inc., a member of Food Shippers of America (FSA), celebrated the opening of its 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Litchfield Park, AZ, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month …
Read Storyby Staff, on Apr 15, 2026
Interest in environmental responsibility is growing significantly among food shippers as there is an increased focus on sustainability in both domestically and abroad. Many food shippers are adopting alternatives in …
Read Storyby Staff, on Apr 07, 2026
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 Apr 02, 2026
Trucking activity in the United States jumped in February, pushing tonnage levels to the highest point in three years. Specifically, truck freight tonnage increased 2.6% after gaining 0.7% in January, …
Read Storyby Staff, on Apr 02, 2026
Ahold Delhaize USA recently broke ground on a new state-of-the-art DC in Burlington, NC to strengthen its East Coast supply chain network. Above is an aerial rendering. Sometimes food companies …
Read Storyby Staff, on Apr 01, 2026
Consumer behavior and market demands are shifting rapidly. Distribution networks are expanding. Food safety standards are continuously tightening. For these reasons and more, food companies are increasingly turning to trailer …
Read Storyby Staff, on Mar 13, 2026
Target plans to increase its capital investment plans by more than $1 billion in 2026 — for a total of approximately $5 billion — to support, in part, supply chain …
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