In a year defined by volatility, innovation, and accelerating change in the food industry, members of Food Shippers of America (FSA) gravitated toward stories on the Food Shippers Blog that helped them make sense of a rapidly evolving food supply chain. 

From the rise of next-generation technologies and the growing threat of cargo theft, to shifting freight market dynamics and large-scale supply chain renovation efforts, readers sought out insights that could shape strategy and strengthen resilience. These top-read articles reflect not only the critical issues facing shippers today, but also the industry’s shared commitment to staying informed, anticipating risks, and driving smarter, more efficient operations. 

As we look back on the content that captured the most attention, a clear picture emerges of an industry that is both navigating disruption and seizing new opportunities to build a more agile and future-ready food logistics ecosystem. Here are the top-read stories of 2025:

Food Shippers Conference Highlights Key Focus Areas: Technology, Theft and Tariffs

Every year, the Annual FSA Food Shippers Conference attracts food supply chain executives and their providers to explore opportunities, challenges, and threats to supply chain efficiency and success. Take a look at highlights of the 2025 FSA Food Shippers Conference. Read More

 
WK Kellogg Working On Its Supply Chain Modernization

In response to shifting market demand, Kellogg Company reorganized in 2023 —  creating WK Kellogg Co to exclusively revitalize its slowing cereal business. Today, WK Kellogg Co aims to strengthen its position as a leading producer and distributor of branded ready-to-eat cereals across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. As part of this effort, the company recently outlined a supply chain modernization strategy that includes targeted capital investments, shifting production from its oldest plants, and consolidating its manufacturing network to boost overall efficiency and effectiveness. Read More

Where Are Freight Markets Headed?

Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America, caught up with Lee Klaskow, Senior Freight Transportation and Logistics Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, during a recent conference in Dallas. Klaskow shared BI’s freight market outlook, highlighting how economic shifts, supply chain trends, and policy developments are shaping opportunities and challenges across trucking, rail, ocean, air, and logistics sectors. Read More

Private Fleets Poised for More Growth


Operating private fleets are a significant initiative by many food companies in management their supply chains. In fact, nine of the top 10 private fleets in North America are food companies, including Walmart, PepsiCo, Sysco Corp., Performance Food Group, U.S. Foods, Reyes Holdings, McLane Co., Tyson Foods, and Nutrien. According to Tom Moore, CTP, Executive Vice President of the National Private Truck Council (NPTC), there are several reasons why companies operate private fleets. Read More

Kroger and Others to Use DoorDash’s DashMart Service for Delivery


By managing logistics end-to-end, DoorDash offers fast, reliable delivery with high order accuracy. Kroger will soon adopt the service, joining early users like CVS Pharmacy and Party City, enabling DashMart to provide a broad range of groceries and household essentials to shoppers nationwide. Read More

Nestlé Leverages AI and Automation to Increase Speed, Consumer Focus


Nestlé, long known as “The Good Food, Good Life” company, is undergoing a major digital transformation to accelerate growth and sharpen its competitive edge. By modernizing its digital core with next-generation SAP technology, the company is enabling faster operations, smarter innovation, and greater agility across its global network. This enhanced backbone also paves the way for large-scale AI and automation, improving decision-making, streamlining complexity, and increasing precision in daily operations. Ultimately, the transformation is about more than technology — it’s about empowering teams with deeper visibility and faster insights to better serve customers and consumers. Read More

Food Supply Chain Shifts: Turning Momentum Into Reality

Supply chain strategy has evolved beyond simply keeping goods in motion — it has become a catalyst for reimagining how companies operate, collaborate, and invest in what comes next. What were once industry buzzwords are now taking shape as real-world transformation. Leading food brands such as Conagra Brands, Mars, McLane Company and PepsiCo are building cutting-edge facilities powered by advanced automation, forming strategic partnerships to expand capacity and drive efficiencies, and pushing sustainability forward with alternative-fuel fleets. The result is a supply chain that’s not just efficient, but visionary. Read More

Related Articles:

• 2025 Food Shippers Conference Highlights Key Focus Areas: Technology, Theft and Tariffs
• WK Kellogg Working On Its Supply Chain Modernization
• Where Are Freight Markets Headed?
• Private Fleets Poised for More Growth
• Kroger and Others to Use DoorDash’s DashMart Service for Delivery
• Nestlé Leverages AI and Automation to Increase Speed, Consumer Focus
• Food Supply Chain Shifts: Turning Momentum Into Reality 

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