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How Does the Food Supply Chain Operate?

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Food distribution is a vital part of society’s functioning. But how does your food get from Point A to B? Keep reading to find out how the food distribution process functions and where efficient warehousing comes into play. It’s been estimated that the costs of food supply loss extend up to 1.2 trillion dollars.

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Tackling 6 Common Challenges Produce Shippers Face

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Produce shippers face several hurdles that they need to overcome for their products to deliver fresh and meet the growing consumer demand. CHALLENGE 1: CHOOSING BEST TRANSPORTATION MODE Produce shippers first face the challenge of determining what transportation mode to use for their shipments. What’s best for your product?

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Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp Transportation Grows

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Hemp transportation is one commodity that we see growing fast nowadays. We see it in foods, lotions, clothing, and more. Department of Agriculture program to encourage farmers to grow hemp during WWII. The sources of industrial fiber that were often used for those goods were located in countries occupied by enemy forces.

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What is a Conveyor? A Guide to Streamlining Operations

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This article delves into what is a conveyor system, not just as a means of transporting items but as a marvel of mechanical engineering. These systems enhance efficiency and reduce manual labor across various sectors, from supermarket checkouts to mining operations, making them an essential part of modern industry.

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Managing Peru’s Cold Food Chain Logistics

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Exporting a high percentage of the world’s fruits and vegetables, Peru’s farmers and food manufacturers require a high degree of logistics and transportation support for their perishable products. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report (Census of Agriculture. Read in Spanish. According to a U.S. A Vital Job Generator.

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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative

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PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world. PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

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Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., Jennifer McKeehan, SVP, transportation and delivery for Walmart U.S., The new parcel stations will allow Walmart’s private fleet to transport even more online orders. million through the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.