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Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem

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In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. I have to believe dentists see this number as both scary and job security. However, as we all know, things can and do change.

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How Locally Grown Products are Disrupting F&B Manufacturing

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For example, a food label in a store in New York might read “ New York State Grown and Certified ”. Some examples include sugar from Michigan grown sugar beets, cereals from midwest grain producing states, and potato products from Idaho grown potatoes. It may be a wider area if a state or regional tagline is added.

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The Best States to Buy a Car In!

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If you live in Maine, for example, you have the most affordable auto insurance rates on average, which is a good reason to get a car. – Idaho: $1,010/yr average. If you’re a resident of New Hampshire, you won’t have to pay much in fees when you buy your used vehicle. Many states have cheaper costs than others.

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Imported Produce Volume Outpaces Home-Grown

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The heavy rains disrupted the winter planting season, and the Golden State is expected to produce 40% fewer strawberries this year, for one example. still grows plenty of apples, onions, and potatoes, in Washington, Colorado and Idaho, respectively. Be careful what you wish for, right? In Florida, the weather has been bad, too.

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Freight Gathers Strength in Early November, Led by Western Region

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For example, there is usually a peak for van freight in June on the spot market, followed by declining activity after the Fourth of July. Strong potato harvests in southern Idaho, as well as apples from Washington and Michigan, add to a respectable volume of iceberg lettuce from the San Joaquin Valley and the Imperial Valley near Yuma, AZ.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

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Check out the graphic to the right to see an example of a barcode grading report. A non-compliant barcode means your vendors or partners may refuse items that don’t meet their standards, resulting in chargebacks and hefty fines. If you’re interested in having your barcode graded , fill out the form below to receive an email with instructions.

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CBD and Marijuana Logistics

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All this ambiguity and uncertainty makes trucking companies hesitant to transport bigger CBD quantities across state lines, especially after a truck driver transporting 7,000 pounds of industrial hemp from Oregon to Colorado got arrested in January 2019 by the Idaho State Police and charged with smuggling marijuana.