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Nafta’s Fate Hinges on a Four-Letter Word: Milk

For the seasonal salad at the popular Oz Kafe in Ottawa, the shavings of Gouda cheese are a salty and delicious culinary accompaniment. To the United States, they are an element of an increasingly bitter trade dispute over dairy products, one that threatens to undermine its decades-long agreement with Canada.

September 27, 2018

The New York Times

For the seasonal salad at the popular Oz Kafe in Ottawa, the shavings of Gouda cheese are a salty and delicious culinary accompaniment. To the United States, they are an element of an increasingly bitter trade dispute over dairy products, one that threatens to undermine its decades-long agreement with Canada.

Here Are This Year’s Top 15 Supply Chains in Europe

Gartner Inc. has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.

September 27, 2018

Gartner

Gartner Inc. has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.

Food Giants From Tesco to Nestle Aim to Halve Waste by 2030

Major supermarkets, food manufacturers and restaurants on Tuesday backed a drive to halve Britain’s food waste by 2030 and save the nation at least £10bn ($13bn) a year.

September 26, 2018

Reuters

Major supermarkets, food manufacturers and restaurants on Tuesday backed a drive to halve Britain’s food waste by 2030 and save the nation at least £10bn ($13bn) a year.

Walmart, Sam's Club Start Mandating Suppliers Use IBM Blockchain

After several years of tests, Walmart Inc. is ready to mandate use of blockchain technology by a swath of its U.S. suppliers, marking one of its biggest commercial uses.

September 26, 2018

IndustryWeek

After several years of tests, Walmart Inc. is ready to mandate use of blockchain technology by a swath of its U.S. suppliers, marking one of its biggest commercial uses.

How 'Clean Labels' Challenge Food Shippers

The push for “clean labels” across the food and beverage industry is putting increased pressure on a shipping industry saddled by regulations and lacking an adequate workforce.

September 24, 2018

Mike Miller

The push for “clean labels” across the food and beverage industry is putting increased pressure on a shipping industry saddled by regulations and lacking an adequate workforce.

Farmers Warn of a Chicken and Pork Price Spike, Thanks to Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence has killed at least 37 people and left 343,000 without power in North Carolina. But its impact on farmers is just starting to be felt.

September 21, 2018

Fortune

Hurricane Florence has killed at least 37 people and left 343,000 without power in North Carolina. But its impact on farmers is just starting to be felt.

Mars Wants to Tackle 'Broken' Cocoa Supply Chain With New Sustainability Scheme

Mars Wrigley Confectionery launched a new sustainability strategy on Wednesday with the aim of combating deforestation, child labor and poverty in what it called the “broken” cocoa supply chain.

September 21, 2018

Reuters

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched a new sustainability strategy with the aim of combating deforestation, child labor and poverty in what it called the “broken” cocoa supply chain.

Companies Stockpile Drugs, Chocolate as They Brace for ‘Hard’ Brexit

Some of the world’s biggest companies are drawing up plans for the unplannable: a March divorce between Britain and the European Union, in which even some basic parameters have yet to be hammered out.

September 20, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Some of the world’s biggest companies are drawing up plans for the unplannable: a March divorce between Britain and the European Union, in which even some basic parameters have yet to be hammered out.

Amazon Could Open 3,000 Cashierless Stores by 2021

Amazon.com Inc. is considering a plan to open as many as 3,000 new AmazonGo cashierless stores in the next few years, according to people familiar with the matter, an aggressive and costly expansion that would threaten convenience chains such as 7-Eleven Inc., quick-service sandwich shops such as Subway and Panera Bread, and mom-and-pop pizzerias and taco trucks.

September 20, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Amazon.com Inc. is considering a plan to open as many as 3,000 new AmazonGo cashierless stores in the next few years, according to people familiar with the matter, an aggressive and costly expansion that would threaten convenience chains such as 7-Eleven and more.

People Are Finding Needles in Their Strawberries Across Australia

Needles have been found inside strawberries in two more Australian states, police said on Monday, broadening a health scare that has caused supermarkets to recall brands and farmers to dump fruit amid the peak growing season.

September 18, 2018

Reuters

Needles have been found inside strawberries in two more Australian states, police said on Monday, broadening a health scare that has caused supermarkets to recall brands and farmers to dump fruit amid the peak growing season.