Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., launched the Green Express, an eco-friendly train that will transport Algida ice creams from its factory near Naples 700 kilometers to the logistics hub in Parma, taking 3,500 trucks off the road each year, equating to an annual CO₂ saving of 2,600 tons.
As part of its commitment to operating responsible supply chains, Cargill, Minneapolis, announced a new assessment tool to help food and beverage customers achieve their growth, cost reduction and risk mitigation goals.
Beth Ford, executive vice president, chief supply chain and operations officer for Land O’Lakes, Arden Hills, Minn., talks with Refrigerated & FrozenFoods about the logistics of the supply chain industry and how food production continues to experience great growth.
It’s no secret that automation and technology advancements have changed the way we eat, think, feel and carry on with even the most mundane day-to-day activities.
Food Authority, Oceanside, N.Y., refreshed and expanded its fleet with 66 new refrigerated heavy duty vehicles under a full-service lease from Ryder System, Inc., Miami, Fla.
Several refrigerated and frozen food processors, suppliers and cold storage and warehouse providers beat the heat for this year’s Food Logistics Forum.
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Rosemont, Ill., released two new resources to advance the industry’s ability to track, improve and communicate sustainability performance and progress across the supply chain.
The 2013 Food Logistics Forum will provide educational resources, regulatory information and business development opportunities for the frozen food industry.
May 9, 2013
Join frozen food industry leaders—from production, foodservice and retail to 3PL providers— for the 2013 Food Logistics Forum.