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The Future of Food Security

Enterra Insights

One of the topics discussed at the recent COP-27 gathering in Egypt was global food security. Patricia Scotland ( @PScotlandCSG ), Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, told COP-27 participants that every available tool must be leveraged to improve food security. The Pursuit of Food Security. ”[2]. ”[2].

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Using Logistics to Cut Food Waste in Colombia

MIT Supply Chain

There is widespread poverty in Colombia yet the country discards 10 million tons of food a year according to estimates released by the government this March.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The port serves as a hub for importing and exporting a variety of goods, such as consumer products, electronics, machinery, chemicals, and food. The port serves as a gateway for exporting coal to Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as importing coal from Canada and Colombia.

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Diversity Among Us

BlueYonder

In fact, the team also includes people from all around the world such as Colombia and India. For example, one of the little actions we take to maintain this respect is to include every food constraint into consideration whenever we’re gathering for lunch. Our cuisine language, and culture are shared daily.

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

crisp

For Earth Day, we spoke with Crisp customers (and B Corps) Good Food for Good and Purely Elizabeth to learn about the global B Corp movement and what it means to be a mission-driven CPG brand. B Corp spotlight: Good Food for Good Not surprisingly, CPG brand Good Food for Good ’s business is built on the foundation of doing good in the world.

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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics

Enterra Insights

Ricaurte notes, “Every February, shoppers depend on farmers in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for a universal token of love and affection – fresh cut flowers.” 4] Keith Loria, “ Valentine’s Day candy goes beyond the heart-shaped box ,” Food Dive , 14 February 2017. [5]

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This Week in Logistics News (April 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The growth of “fake coal” is just one of the new techniques with port authorities raising concerns about drugs smuggled in fruit containers and scrap metal, according to the Colombia Drug Smuggling Report 2024 by A&A Multiprime. The subscription plan would allow Amazon’s Prime members to get unlimited grocery delivery at $9.99