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Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging

Logistics Viewpoints

Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging. For instance, the recycling rate in California for cans made from aluminum has fallen to a mere 20% from 91% in 2016 and 73% in 2021. To read the full article, click HERE.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

On April 20, 2016, then-U.S. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The accelerated decarbonization timeline for drayage is an acknowledgement of the logistical challenges of electrifying long-haul trucks. Food retailers across the country are kicking off initiatives to help communities combat hunger.

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UltraShipTMS Makes 2016 Food Logistics’ FL100

Supply Chain Collaborator

December 15, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Extending the series of wins in 2016 both in terms of new business and industry recognition, UltraShipTMS is once again to be included in Food Logistics magazine’s list of top software and technology companies.

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How AI Can Help Alleviate the Global Food Security Crisis, Part 1

Enterra Insights

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Agro&Food Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland. This is a new and very important platform for the global dialogue in the search for effective solutions to ensure global food security. If recent years have shown us anything, it is how fragile the world’s food and agriculture systems are.

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PINC named as Food Logistics' Top Green Provider for 2016

PINC

Food Logistics' annual Top Green Providers list recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. he US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the country’s supply of infant formula. percent annual growth rate from 2016 through 2022. Less than 1 percent of the Bentonville workforce currently meets that standard.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon’s Prime membership has been available in India since 2016. Customers using the app will be able to choose from over 3,000 food, drink and other everyday products from Sainsbury starting this month. California is a major logistics hub for these items.