The Food Shippers of America Blog

Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in July, but activity has been fairly flat since March. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.6% after falling 0.7% in June, according …

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 …

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 …

As consumer expectations rise and regulatory pressures mount, the transportation choices that food manufacturers and retailers make are no longer just about cost and speed—they’re about carbon. At a time …

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 …

Supply chains in the food industry are caught between the urgency to navigate complicated challenges and the pressure to deliver under the pressures of cost control. This has never been …

Technology is a powerful catalyst for supply chain success, enabling food enterprises to operate with greater speed, accuracy, and resiliency. From real-time data analytics and automation to advanced forecasting and …

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in June as the freight market eroded during the last two months of the second quarter. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 0.4% after …

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 …

Transportation best practices and technologies are critical for food companies aiming to leverage their supply chains to stay competitive. Efficient, reliable logistics not only ensure products arrive fresh and on-time, …