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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

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“It can displace farmers and destroy agricultural assets and food stocks. In this vicious circle, conflict and lack of food break down the very fabric of society, and all too often lead to violence.”[1] World Food Program. Or it can disrupt markets, driving up prices and damaging livelihoods. 4] Husain agrees.

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Blockchain and the Food Supply Chain

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When most people hear the term “blockchain,” they think finance not food. It’s an especially relevant technology for industries such as food and pharmaceutical where, in addition to supply chain efficiency, product safety and traceability are required.”[1] ”[1] Food safety expert Francine L. ”[2].

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The Wholesale Food Distribution Industry: A Guide for 2022

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Whether you’re planning on purchasing products from a food wholesaler, or thinking about moving into food wholesaling yourself, this overview of the industry – and what its future holds – is for you. Food wholesalers warehouse products in bulk, then provide usable amounts to businesses – from restaurants to hospitals.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

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Amazon Pharmacy, born out of the company’s 2018 acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack, allows customers to order prescription medications for home delivery, with free shipping for Prime members. Walmart first announced its next-gen fulfillment center model in 2022. Amazon estimates it spent about $1.2 million-strong workforce.

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National Barcode Day 2022

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These products range from processed foods and dry goods to drugs and medical supplies, automotive parts, computer parts, and even library books.”[6] Not People ,” LinkedIn, 19 December 2018. [6] The post National Barcode Day 2022 first appeared on Enterra Solutions. Footnotes. [1] 2] “ Barcode ,” Wikipedia. [3]

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

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million people in 2022 to 121.4 homes in 2022 than UPS, after eclipsing FedEx in 2020, and it is on track to widen the gap this year, according to internal Amazon data and people familiar with the matter. That compared with just 2 percent in 2018. million through the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

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This Could Be Scary: A Halloween Candy Shortage

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After all, you don’t want to disappoint your junk food-seeking juveniles. Before you break out in a cold sweat worrying about the lack of chocolate this coming Halloween, food reporter Joe Lamour ( @lamour ) suggests you can relax because warnings about candy shortages may be exaggerated. ” Concluding Thoughts. Footnotes.

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