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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

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food supply by the end of 2026. These changes may also necessitate updates to production processes, packaging formats, and labeling. For companies managing large product portfolios, the scale of these changes will be resource-intensive and time-sensitive, particularly given the proposed 2026 target for full transition.

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Cracking the Code for AI in the DC

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On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. In-Warehouse Travel Optimization.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

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As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. For retailers and carriers, sending a package is easy. In the U.S, 21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019.

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3PL vs 4PL: How to Know Which One is Right for You

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Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.”. Billion by 2026. from 2019 to 2026.”. Essentially, a 3PL is a third-party that fulfills requests from a shipper. Billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 84.43

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Layoffs hit Amazon Fresh, Kroger, UNFI and other food companies

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The closure of the UNFI warehouse is the result of a split with client Key Food Stores Co-op Inc., Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG ) is a consumer packaged goods company that makes and sells products such as Slim Jim, Duke’s and Orville Redenbacher. by the end of 2026. Wholesale distributor United Natural Foods Inc. Canada and Mexico.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

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The retailer plans to have at least 15 of the facilities, dubbed sortation centers, by the end of January 2026. She said up to 40 percent of packages that go through sortation centers and get delivered by Shipt arrive to customers’ doors next day — and Target aims to get that number higher.

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Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to Five Cities

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As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Eligible products include fresh produce, household essentials and various snack foods.