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Trends 2022: Food and Beverage

Enterra Insights

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) staff writes, “As the world begins year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves in a decade that proves the adage, ‘The only constant is change.’ ’ The food system is hardly immune to turmoil.”[2] Food and Beverage Trends. ”[7].

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Sustainable Food Waste Management for Food Industry SMEs

Unleashed

Over a third of the world’s food produce and products are wasted. Food waste accounts for eight percent of global greenhouse gases and has significant environmental and economic impacts. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization 1.3 billion tonnes of food – over $9 billion worth – goes to waste each year.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise. The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1 UPS continues investments in lucrative healthcare arm. 7-Eleven acquires Skipcart delivery service.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. The pandemic boosted certain areas of the economy.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. The company’s primary business is the design, manufacture, and installation, and service of material handling equipment and logistics systems. Lee Partners.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages. The labor supply is shrinking in Germany, Poland, Russia, and Japan, and contraction is expected to quicken. It’s a global problem. million to 75.3

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Contract manufacturing explained: Everything you want to know

Unleashed

Contract manufacturing is when a business outsources certain manufacturing requirements to another. It is often used by major companies requiring the mass production of goods that find it more financially viable to outsource the manufacturing. Who uses contract manufacturing? How does contract manufacturing work?