food supply chain

Fresh food gets faster with Grupo Mas and Cimcorp partnership

The global supermarket and convenience store industry is experiencing rapid growth and transformation. According to recent market research, the convenience store market alone is projected to reach $2.35 trillion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.48% from 2028 to 2033. Meanwhile, the supermarket sector continues to evolve, with major players adapting to changing consumer demands and technological advancements.

In this dynamic landscape, a noteworthy partnership has emerged...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fresh-food-gets-faster-with-grupo-mas-and-cimcorp-partnership

Las deportaciones masivas podrían interrumpir la cadena de suministro de alimentos de los Estados Unidos, dicen los expertos

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A medida que la administración Trump continúa su represión contra los inmigrantes ilegales en los Estados Unidos, la cadena de suministro de alimentos de la nación podría enfrentar los mismos desafíos que encontró el Reino Unido cuando dejó la Unión Europea en enero de 2020. Brexit, la retirada del Reino Unido de la UE, interrumpió […]

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Mass deportations could disrupt US food supply chain, experts say

As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigrants across the U.S., the nation’s food supply chain could face the same challenges the United Kingdom encountered when it left the European Union in January 2020.

Brexit, the U.K.’s withdrawal from the EU, disrupted the country’s labor pool and created instability across the agriculture and food supply chains, according to Barbara Guignard, a principal at Efficio.

“Trump’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration in the U.S....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mass-deportations-could-disrupt-us-food-supply-chain-experts-say

Texas supply chain-related firms hit with 285 layoffs

Freight packaging provider Ardagh Glass Packaging Inc. and food supplier Fresh & Ready Foods recently announced the permanent closure of facilities in Texas, according to filings with the Texas Workforce Commision.

Ardagh Glass Packaging announced the closure of a glass production facility in Houston. A total of 220 employees will be laid off by the end of the year.

An Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America spokesperson said the layoffs are the result of market conditions.

“After reviewing current...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-supply-chain-related-firms-hit-with-285-layoffs

Wiliot aims to help secure food supply chain using ambient IoT

Internet of Things start-up Wiliot recently launched a food -safety initiative that works to create transparent and traceable supply chains using ambient IoT technology.

Wiliot’s ambient IoT food- safety initiative — a partnership with iFoodDS and Trustwell — comes ahead of the Food and Drug Administration’s new Food Traceability Final Rule (known as FSMA 204), which begins enforcement in January 2026.

“[FSMA 204] is a challenging rule, because you’re spanning changes up and down the supply chain...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wiliot-aims-to-help-secure-food-supply-chain-using-ambient-iot

Running on Ice: How cold can you go?

Your latest info on all things cold chain

Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary O’Connell. Thanks for having me!

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As someone who has often wondered how an ultra-cold freezer gets that way, turns out the answer is easier than I thought. Liquid helium ballast refrigeration is the answer....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-how-cold-can-you-go

Running on Ice: The Future-of-Food edition

Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary O’Connell. Thanks for having me!

For this special edition of Running on Ice we are abandoning the traditional format and going for one topic, Thursday’s Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food. Investors, startups and leadership from all over the country, but mostly Chicago, came...

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Running on Ice: Vegan goes cold

Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary O’Connell. Thanks for having me!

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LaneAxis News Release

Big things are happening in the land of partnerships and agreements. LaneAxis, the first direct freight network built on blockchain, is partnering with GTFO It’s Vegan. Their deal is building a network of carriers...

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This technology could reshape the world of food distribution

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The U.S. food distribution system is in a tight spot. Consider this disparity: Food waste accounts for between 30% and 40% of the nation’s food supply even as 10% of the country’s 65,000-plus census tracts are considered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be food deserts, places where residents lack adequate access to nutritious and affordable food.

To that, add the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand for food has increased as lockdown measures have waned because consumers...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/this-technology-could-reshape-the-world-of-food-distribution

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