The Food Shippers of America Blog

The food and beverage industry is a fast-growing, ever-changing industry. Total revenue in the food manufacturing and grocery retail market reached about U.S. $11.93 trillion in 2023, and it’s still …

Getting the right products to the right place at the right time can be complicated. It starts with receiving products from thousands of vendors around the country and world that …

In last month’s discussion of the concerns that we have over the scope and durability of freight demand, we noted that one of the exceptions was construction of data centers, …

For many food shippers, transportation decisions are about far more than cost. The right freight transport mode can mean the difference between fresh, safe product on the shelf — or …

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 …

Managing the flow of perishable foods remains one of the most complex challenges in supply chain operations. From production and processing through distribution, each stage introduces risks ranging from overproduction …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Major food enterprises are navigating one of the most consequential periods of change the supply chain has seen in decades. Heightened food safety expectations, rising transportation costs, labor constraints, and …