Food & Beverage

How L’Oréal Strengthens Global Demand Forecasting in a Volatile Beauty Market

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

How do you forecast demand for hundreds of luxury beauty brands across 150 countries when consumer behavior changes month to month? That's the problem L'Oréal's Luxury Division faces every planning cycle.

Retail Compliance Guide for CPG Brands

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Retail compliance has become a growing challenge for CPG brands selling through major retailers. From OTIF requirements and routing guides to EDI, ASNs, labeling, pallet standards, and appointment scheduling, every retailer brings its own set of requirements, and every compliance failure can impact margins and operations.

The Trouble with Surveillance Pricing

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:29:05 -0400

AI’s power to harness the vast amount of consumers’ personal data in myriad ways to make supply chains more efficient is undeniable. But it can lead to illegal price-fixing.

DoorDash’s $17 Billion Instacart Deal Aimed at Walmart, Amazon

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:57 -0400

The delivery-app segment received a boost during pandemic-era lockdowns, but that momentum has since slowed, and the industry has consolidated.

How the GLP-1 Trend Is Impacting Retail Returns and Inventory

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Data analysis can help retailers better forecast how GLP-1 consumers are impacting their business.

Scary Rise in U.S. Halloween Candy Prices

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This all comes in a year where cocoa prices have actually fallen by more than half from their 2024 peak.

Staying Ahead of Cargo Theft: Building a More Secure Supply Chain

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:07:10 -0400

Cargo theft is becoming more organized, more sophisticated and more difficult to prevent. Criminals are increasingly using identity fraud, strategic deception and coordinated theft rings to target high-value shipments, forcing shippers, logistics providers and carriers to rethink how they protect freight.

DOJ Says FDA Can Expand Food Supply Chain Disclosure Rules

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:57:28 -0400

Under existing rules outlined in the federal Trade Secrets Act, the names and locations of companies involved in foodborne illness investigations are considered proprietary.

Food Safety Leaders From McDonald's, PepsiCo, Nestlé & Mondelēz To Tackle Industry's Biggest Challenges In Manchester

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:02:28 -0400

The 3rd Annual Proactive Food Safety Conference brings together senior food safety and quality professionals from some of the world's leading food and drink brands, to examine the regulatory, technological and operational challenges reshaping food safety in 2027.

Trump Admin Unveils Plan to Expand U.S. Seafood Production

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Although the U.S. imports the vast majority of its seafood supply, the Trump administration says its goal is to make the country a world leader in seafood production and processing.

Trump’s Planned Beef Imports Fall Short

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In August, Trump issued a proclamation allowing 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings to enter the U.S. at a reduced tariff rate.

How to Transport a Food Truck Across the Country

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Shipping a food truck doesn't have to feel overwhelming, once you understand the process from start to finish.

Mozzarella, Pasta Back in Stores as Italy Passes Trucker Aid

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:18:39 -0400

Protests over a surge in fuel prices blocked roads and left consumers facing shortages of products ranging from pasta to buffalo mozzarella and fresh produce.

Fresh Legal Challenge to Trump’s Canada Tariffs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:55 -0400

The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the tariffs and caused immediate "harm to American businesses."

Stop Delivery Costs from Eating Your Growth: The 2027 Delivery Cost Reset

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:17:19 -0400

Delivery cost rose 12% for the median US operator in 2026, and 88% of operators say it is growing as fast as revenue or faster. With UPS and FedEx peak surcharges already live, cost-to-serve is under pressure just as customers redefine what good delivery means.

Trump Announces More Financial Aid for Farmers

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:47:35 -0400

This is the second time in two years that the president authorized billions of dollars in bailout money for farmers harmed by rising fuel prices caused by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.

Supermarket Fridges and Freezers in France Hacked

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:24:29 -0400

This attack mirrors a similar incident in the U.S. in August, when connected fridges and freezers at a dozen military commissaries were hacked, causing massive food loss.

The CSCO's Guide to Free-Range AI for Supply Chain

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For today’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, the challenge is no longer simply creating a better plan. It is building an operating model that can continuously sense, reason, adapt, and act as conditions change

AI in IBP: From Data to Decisions

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:40:08 -0400

Using a practical, nine-step framework and real examples from demand and supply planning, including AI-generated scenarios that surface capacity risks before a Supply Review even begins, JT will show what's possible today, what's still emerging, and how to avoid the governance pitfalls that derail AI adoption.

Why Isn't AI Speeding Up Your Warehouse?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:35:16 -0400

Microsoft and EPG will explore how practical AI and voice technology can change the way warehouse teams interact with existing IT systems. Discover how organizations can overcome information bottlenecks, reduce reliance on supervisors, and turn existing data into faster decisions and measurable productivity gains.

Ukraine War Escalates as Black Sea Drone Strikes Hit Cargo Ships

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:04:49 -0400

The attacks reflect how the Black Sea is becoming an increasingly precarious corridor for agricultural trade.

Report: ‘Super’ El Niño Poised to Upend Latin American Key Supply Chains

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Venezuela, Bolivia and Argentina are the three nations in South America most vulnerable to the negative effects.

Demand Intelligence Impact

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In today's complex retail and CPG landscape, aligning inventory with volatile, omnichannel demand is a critical challenge. Traditional forecasting and planning methods often fall short, leading to out-of-stocks, excess inventory, and missed revenue opportunities. This white paper, "Demand Intelligence Impacts," explores how leading companies are overcoming these obstacles by leveraging AI-powered demand intelligence to drive significant organizational outcomes.

Whisky Glut Prompts Scotch Distillers to Slow Production

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Economic pressures and falling rates of alcohol consumption has put demand on the rocks.

U.S. Ban on Nominal Canadian Imports Comes into Effect

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:43:52 -0400

While affecting only a tiny proportion of imports, the bans ramp up the showboating between the two countries in what is an increasingly contentious trade war.

Cattle Groups Warn of Impacts to Beef Supply Chain From ICE Raids

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The group reported that in just the past few days, ICE operations have led to shipping delays for thousands of cattle.

Seattle Enacts Nation's First Ban On 'Surveillance Pricing' in Grocery Stores

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:13:01 -0400

The legislation bars large grocery retailers from using people's employment status, race, gender, browser history, social media activity or chatbot conversations to set customer prices.

U.S. Food Safety Problems Go Well Beyond Recalls

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It can be argued that 2026 has been a troubling year for food safety in the U.S., just not for the reasons that frequent recall headlines might have us believe.

U.S. to Reopen Largest Port for Mexican Cattle Shipments

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The port is scheduled to reopen on September 24, and agency staff are already preparing on site, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a September 17 press conference.

U.S. Plan to Boost Biofuel Exports Targets Restrictions Abroad

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The USDA's report features a “Biofuels Roadmap” that including seeking to “reduce and remove restrictions placed on crop-based biofuels.”