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Holiday Food Rush: 5 Essential Supply Chain Tips

Trinity Logistics

While many of us are soaking up the last of summer’s sun and fun, food manufacturing supply chains are readying for the upcoming holiday food rush. Have you ever noticed a lot of our favorite memories are surrounded by food? purchase food and beverages to celebrate, according to a study from Cornell.

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Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

This year, Mr. Ellison spun a vision of how the global agricultural industry’s value chain could be reconstructed to improve the quality of food while making the industry much more sustainable. According to Mr. Ellison, food grown indoors with AI powered greenhouses has the potential to use 98% less water and 90% less land.

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Your neighbor is your brother- agricultural stability in a war- torn country

World Food Programme Logistics

Your neighbor is your brother- agricultural stability in a war-torn country In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the opposing Twa and Luba tribes are on peaceful terms thanks to a joint resilience project implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

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Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The article entitled “Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food” analyzes the topic of food waste using the case specific to fruit production in the Spanish city of Lleida, arguing that this does not depend on the level of modernization of its chain logistics in terms of technology, but it is a problem of power within it.

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How Can An Inbound Logistics Program Help During Produce Season?

Blue Grace Logistics

Managing the rapid changes in available TL capacity when increased volumes begin to consolidate in California presents one of the most significant of those challenges. It’s no wonder so many agricultural carriers are concerned with the delicate nuances necessary to coordinate a successful produce season this year.

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An Overview of U.S. Imports and Top Trading Partners

MTS Logistics

imports consist of: Foods, feeds and beverages Industrial supplies and materials Capital goods Automobile vehicles, parts and engines Consumer goods Chart: Descartes Datamyne Top U.S. Mexico Mexico plays a key role with its automotive parts and vehicles, as well as agricultural products that support U.S. manufacturing and agriculture.

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World Food Programme staff respond to coronavirus in Lebanon

World Food Programme Logistics

WFP humanitarians are stepping up efforts to ensure vulnerable people across the country receive life-saving food assistance Ruba al-Dirany is a monitoring assistant for WFP in the Bekaa area. WFP works to ensure the most vulnerable have sufficient and nutritious food all year long. Fatima Mouzahem and Rona Haddad?—?WFP