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What Makes Finding Plastic Packaging Alternatives So Difficult?

16 Jul 2018

2 ½ minute read When it comes to plastic packaging alternatives, U.S. food manufacturers and retailers are in a tough spot: it’s hard to find... Read More

Truck Driver Shortage Forcing Shippers and Carriers to Play Nice

29 Jun 2018

2 MINUTE READ The U.S. truck driver shortage got worse recently, as long-anticipated electronic logging device (ELD) mandates rolled out. The fallout now includes higher... Read More

EU Cheese Naming Rights Can’t Frighten US Cheese Makers Away

30 May 2018

Due to EU cheese naming rights, if American cheese makers want to sell their European-sounding cheeses (like Feta and Parmesan) overseas, their products will need... Read More

3 Awesome Technologies That Will Change the Food Supply Chain (in a Good Way)

30 Apr 2018

Our extensive food supply chain stretches around the globe, making it tricky to regulate and monitor food products. But technology continues to evolve to... Read More

How Research is Changing How We Treat Industrial Food Waste

31 Mar 2018

Manufacturers often have food waste they’d like to offload. That might include off-spec or expired ingredients. And as municipalities tighten dumping laws, companies are looking... Read More

Food Shipments Stuck in Latest ELD Mandate Storm

28 Feb 2018

Electronic logging device (ELD) mandates and FMSCA regulations have the food industry in a storm. That includes increased freight costs (in the 60% range) and... Read More

Important Food Industry Trends to Watch in 2018

31 Jan 2018

When it comes to planning for a productive and profitable year, food industry trends can help shape decisions for doing things better.That includes looking at... Read More

Blockchain Will Change How the Food Industry Communicates

30 Nov 2017

Blockchain, the technology more at home in Silicon Valley, is finding its way into the food industry. And with food giants like Walmart piloting... Read More