Food Shippers of America’s Post

Looking forward to sharing "the state of supply chain" during Wednesday's Congressional staff briefing organized by the Shippers Coalition. Top-line preview: Coming out of an era defined by COVID-19 and subsequent supply chain disruptions ... heading into the next Congress and Administration ... our country cannot afford to rest on its laurels. From the impending East Coast port strike October 1 ... to the need to modernize safe truck weights ... to restoring rail performance and safety ... to addressing root causes of inflation and persistently high commodity costs ... there is no shortage of near-term issues vying for our attention. Meanwhile, new opportunities to adopt a much-need longer-term view also demand are focus -- whether that's building out more thoughtful, comprehensive approaches to policymaking (here's looking at you, Marti Flacks!) ... or helping to map and monitor critical supply chains (howdy, Reps. Lisa Blunt-Rochester and David Bucshon!) ... or continuing to invest in innovative solutions like FLOW: Freight Logistics Optimization Works (thanks Andrew Petrisin Allison Dane Camden Christopher C.) ... or finding a way to balance populism's protectionist instincts with a healthy and free trading environment that truly takes U.S. manufacturers, workers and consumers into account. If we rise to this occasion -- no matter how daunting it seems -- and give supply chains the attention they deserve ... we'll have done our country a tremendous favor. America's economic and and consumer well-being, not to mention our national security, depends on healthy, thriving, efficient and productive supply chains. Regardless of who wins in November, it's time to accelerate the policies and strategic approaches that will help us deliver for decades to come! #supplychain #trade #supplychains #policy #freight Consumer Brands Association David Shillingford Alan Amling Dontai Smalls Sarah Towles Donald Grady David Correll Matthias Winkenbach Jon Gold Bradford C. Brown Sean Joyce Alexis Oberg

How do carefully curated partnerships factor into the supply chain optimisation of Nature's Touch Frozen Foods, the North American leader for frozen fruits? 🍏 🍇 “As part of our constant market due diligence process, whether it’s freight, warehousing, indirect raw materials or otherwise, we connect with our partners to review rates and conditions and how we can establish a win-win plan for all parties,” says Edouard Ades, MBA, MPM, VP of Supply Chain. “Having a supplier that provides low rates, but the service is not great means that you end up losing money and time to get back on track. But when you have the right partner then you are in an advantageous position to focus on the growth of the business.” Explore the end-to-end supply chain transformation underpinning the success of Nature's Touch Frozen Foods in our exclusive digital brochure. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eg55Paf3 With thanks to project partners First Cut Produce, Inc., Cloverdale Cold Storage Ltd. and KlearNow.AI. #thoughtleadership

A Giant Leap for Logistics: Inside Utz Brands’ Cutting-Edge Distribution Center Utz Brands Revolutionizes Snack Food Distribution with Landmark Logistics Facility The snack food giant Utz Brands has launched its most ambitious logistics project to date: the Rice Distribution Center, located in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Named in honor of Michael W. Rice, a longstanding figure in the company, this state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to over […] https://lnkd.in/eYm-NFca

No signs of the news slowing down as we rapidly move through August! 8 things you need to know about this week: 1) 📈 UK economy recovery continues with a modest 0.6% growth from April to June 2) 🍭 After what seemed like a very quick turnaround (I'm sure it wasn't), Mars and Kellanova are to become one! 3) 🍥 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners partner with Mondelēz International to launch an Oreo variant of Coca-Cola Zero! 4) ♻ Unilever announces revised (in many instances pushed back) sustainable packaging targets 5) 🌿 Arla Foods announces Plant Based Lurpak 6) 🍫 Pip & Nut | B Corp sign up to Tony's Chocolonely Open Chain Scheme 7) 🥔 Lamb Weston EMEA announces their long-awaited entry in to UK retail with a range of frozen potato products 8) 📈 Inflation will drive increased business rates in the year to come, according to the British Retail Consortium

Happy Thursday! It's time for the latest FMCG news again - I've got you covered with a little snippet of 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 updates across 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 & more! 💸Nestlé to cut $2.8B in costs by 2027, separate water into standalone business 📉Constellation Brands’ stock falls as Trump 25% tariff on Mexican imports will make Modelo & Corona prices rise 🚬Imperial Brands PLC forecast strong 2025, boosted by growth in Tobacco alternatives 🌺Unilever invests €100 million to build in-house fragrance expertise 🥛Lifeway Foods, Inc. rejects circa $307M Danone’s second takeover offer “substantially undervaluing” business 🍔Flynn Group buys 32 more The Wendy's Company stores, now 5% of their store system 🍿Post deal with Strauss Group, PepsiCo to acquire full ownership of Sabra Dipping Company, Obela Fresh Dips & Spreads - ANZ for $244M 🍿Nestlé takes proactive approach to Food Safety with digital HACCP & Cloud Automation 🤖Del Monte Foods Private Limited embracing technology in product innovation to identify emerging food trends & introduce efficiencies at pace 🐔JBS USA signed a $2.5Bn 5 year investment deal with Nigerian Government - eco concerns have been raised 🍻Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company brewing company to delist 11 beers following acquisition 👨🏭Unilever Nutrition complete £40M investment into Burton site in UK Stay tuned for more news next week - anything I've missed? 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘! #supplychainnews #fmcg #supplychainsustainability #sustainablesupplychain

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Supply chain resilience and sustainability will be the focus at McDonald's as new CSCO is named. Read the full story via Supply Chain Dive and Phil Neuffer. https://bit.ly/4epGSpH #supplychainnews

A Giant Leap for Logistics: Inside Utz Brands’ Cutting-Edge Distribution Center Utz Brands Revolutionizes Snack Food Distribution with Landmark Logistics Facility The snack food giant Utz Brands has launched its most ambitious logistics project to date: the Rice Distribution Center, located in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Named in honor of Michael W. Rice, a longstanding figure in the company, this state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to over […] https://lnkd.in/ekGa5Naf

Picture a world without Pepsi, Doritos, or even Captain Crunch. Hard to imagine, right? But these delights don’t just magically teleport onto store shelves. Each food item must traverse the complex PepsiCo supply chain to reach its destination. Many elements of PepsiCo’s strategy offer key insights into how supply chains can leverage innovation and technology to uncover hidden efficiencies and greater profits. #supplychain #procurement #innovation #software Learn more from our latest blog: The PepsiCo Supply Chain Journey: From Tradition to Industry Innovation. https://loom.ly/bkeOEgs

Investing in the Cereal Bars Market: Key Growth Drivers and Trends The cereal bars market is poised for significant growth, valued at USD 13.5 billion in 2023. With a projected CAGR of 4% from 2024 to 2032, the market is expected to reach USD 19.21 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by increasing demand for convenient and healthy snack options. Stay ahead of the trends and explore the opportunities in this expanding market. Read Full Reports: bit.ly/3Wmr7Y9 Some of the key players in the market are PepsiCo, Kellogg Company, KIND, Clif Bar, General Mills and many more. #marketresearchreports #news #brazil #marketoutlook #informesdeexpertos #ide #cerealbarsmarket #growth #cerealbars #opportunity