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Opinion: Ensure that your supply chain is prepared and resilient
It’s an understatement to say that we’ve experienced severe, widespread supply chain disruptions over the past few years. Now that the...
Dec 8, 2022
Russia resumes participation in Ukraine Black Sea grain deal
Russia has agreed to rejoin a UN-backed initiative to allow grain shipments from Ukraine following its suspension on Saturday.
Nov 2, 2022


PepsiCo to take Tesla’s first Semi trucks
PepsiCo has confirmed it will take delivery of Tesla’s Semi trucks in December, having reserved 100 in 2017 in a bid to reduce fuel costs and emissions.
Oct 11, 2022


Hershey opens new R&D facility in Malaysia
Hershey has opened a new R&D facility in Johor, Malaysia, as it looks to develop and launch new products in international markets.
May 26, 2022


Selecta partners with Red Bull to strengthen brand's distribution
Unattended retail company Selecta has entered into a partnership with Red Bull to strengthen the energy drink brand's distribution.
Feb 24, 2022


Biden administration announces action plan for more competitive meat supply chain
The Biden administration has announced it will dedicate $1bn in funding this year and issue new rules to create a more competitive meat supply chain.
Jan 4, 2022


Industry group warns UK CO2 crisis poses risk of meat supply issues
An industry group has warned that the carbon dioxide shortage in the UK risks resulting in imminent meat supply issues, according to Reuters.
Sep 21, 2021


Wyman's expands wild blueberry supply through acquisition
Jasper Wyman & Son (Wyman's) has acquired the wild blueberry assets of Ellsworth, US-based Allen's Blueberry Freezer for an undisclosed sum.
Jul 20, 2021


Bunge launches programme to monitor soybean crops for its indirect supply chain
US agribusiness Bunge has launched a new programme to monitor soybean crops from its indirect supply chain in the Brazillian Cerrado region.
Mar 5, 2021


Freshly expands distribution operations by opening fifth facility in US
US meal delivery service Freshly has announced that it will open its largest dedicated order-assembly facility to date in Austell, Georgia.
Feb 11, 2021


Crown to build sixth Brazilian beverage can plant
Packaging manufacturer Crown has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary Crown Embalagens plans to build its sixth beverage can plant in the country.
Jan 19, 2021


Employees at meat plants next in line for Covid-19 vaccines
Frontline meat and poultry workers should be included in the next phase of coronavirus vaccinations in the US, according to a CDC advisory committee.
Dec 22, 2020
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