The Consumer Brands Association warned that wholesale prices in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Dec. 9 readout showed continued production cost pressures for consumer packaged goods manufacturers. The November Producer Price Index rose 7.4 percent over last year and 0.3 percent since October. The CPG industry still faces steep commodity prices that remain above overall […]
Category: Supply Chain News
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Ryder Named As Top Software And Technology Provider
Miami, Florida-based Ryder System Inc. has been named on Food Logistics’ Top Software and Technology Providers for 2022. This marks Ryder’s ninth year on the list, which honors software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. “This year’s winners are investing in and implementing emerging technologies, from mobile […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI’s Warehouse To Wheels Program Available To Employees
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has announced that its Warehouse to Wheels program has grown by more than 300 percent over the past two years and is available to employees at a majority of UNFI’s 56 distribution centers. Originally developed at a single distribution center to help combat a driver shortage, the program is […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Food Lion Expands Home Delivery In Two States
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its home delivery service to new locations in Georgia and South Carolina. Customers in the additional delivery zip codes listed here can use Food Lion’s To Go website or the app to confirm availability and place orders. The delivery fee will be waived for the first order of $35 or […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
Sysco Celebrates Launch Of CDL Driver Training Facility
Houston-based Sysco Corporation has announced the recent launch of its 10th professional truck driver training facility since March. “We’re proud to be the first foodservice distributor to offer in-house training to employees to help them advance their career by becoming CDL-certified drivers,” said Marie Robinson, chief supply chain officer. “This industry-leading program will help increase […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Expands To San Antonio, Oklahoma City
The Kroger Co. recently hosted an employee celebration and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of its new facilities in San Antonio, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the locations will operate as an extension of the regional fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas, offering Kroger Delivery services to more Texas […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, Supply Chain News
FMI Foundation Names Food Safety Auditing Scholarship Winners
The FMI Foundation, in partnership with The Safe Quality Food Institute, has announced 15 recipients of the 2022 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship is accompanied by an educational travel grant to the SQF Unites Global Conference, an interactive event for the global food safety and quality communities. The scholarship and travel grant are available to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Supply Chain News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Expands Delivery With Doordash
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is available on the DoorDash marketplace in select cities for on-demand grocery delivery. Customers will be able to order thousands of fresh, natural and organic products from Sprouts by visiting the DoorDash mobile app or website, where people can choose to have their groceries delivered on-demand or schedule a delivery for later in the […]