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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Logistics Viewpoints

PepsiCo is a very big company, the second largest food and beverage company in the world. PepsiCo generated $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, with 23 food and beverage brands that generate more than $1 billion each in retail sales. Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad.

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Minnesota turkeys are stuffing outbound trucks

DAT Solutions

remember to be thankful for Minnesota. Minnesota is also a major source of corn, potatoes and peas for your Thanksgiving table. At other times of the year, we rely on Minnesota agriculture for soybeans, sugar beets, and barley, as well as beef and dairy products. Are you hauling food for the holidays? California.

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Thanksgiving 2018

Enterra Insights

At the original Thanksgiving feast, the pickings were much slimmer and all ingredients were sourced locally. Megan Gambino ( @megan_gambino ) explains the only foods historians are certain were served at the so-called ‘first Thanksgiving’ were wildfowl, corn, and venison.[1] Most of those turkeys are raised in 14 states.

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Grocery continues to grow and evolve

BlueYonder

has named a grocery industry veteran to help recharge its sluggish food division. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based chain said Monday that Jeff Burt will assume the title of senior vice president, grocery, fresh food and beverage on April 10. New leadership for Target grocery division. Target Corp.

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Grocery continues to grow and evolve

BlueYonder

has named a grocery industry veteran to help recharge its sluggish food division. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based chain said Monday that Jeff Burt will assume the title of senior vice president, grocery, fresh food and beverage on April 10. New leadership for Target grocery division. Target Corp.

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The Pandemic Motivates Changes in the Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

The novel coronavirus outbreak piqued interest in supply chain operations, particularly in the food supply chain. As a result, most employees in the food supply chain were considered essential workers and ensuring their safety became a national priority. food supply chain for future pandemics and national security preparedness.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

The ripple effects of the conflict in Ukraine will further drive up US food prices. However, food and farming costs are expected to rise. The railroad serves the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and other states, according to a map on its investor website. And now on to this week’s logistics news.