by 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 Brian Everett, on Jan 7, 2026 3:51:37 PM
Food supply chains historically were primarily defined by physical assets — trucks, warehouses, cold storage facilities, and production lines. Today, they are just as reliant on digital networks and data …
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 Courtney Bloom, on Dec 30, 2025 11:03:10 AM
Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in November, but volumes remained at low levels. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.2% after falling 1.9% in October and 0.8% in …
Read Storyby Brian Everett, on Dec 15, 2025 12:57:52 PM
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 …
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 Brian Everett, on Dec 1, 2025 2:39:42 PM
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword in the food industry — it’s a critical business imperative. Food companies increasingly are prioritizing eco-friendly practices across their supply chains, aiming to reduce …
Read Storyby FTR | Sponsored Content, on Dec 1, 2025 1:51:07 PM
It could have been worse. Tariffs on heavy-duty trucks are not as onerous as they sound. At the outset, we confess that we have never bought a heavy-duty truck or …
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 …
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