Transportation challenges causing a ripple effect in the pet food supply chain 05.21.2024 By Jennifer Barnett Fox A driver shortage, port congestion, labor and trade disputes, and other distribution snags all eventually lead to increased costs for consumers.Read More
Hydropac innovates to fortify cold chain logistics for pet food 04.11.2024 By Jordan Tyler The UK-based supplier’s ice packs are designed to provide lasting temperature control for fresh and frozen pet food products during transportation.Read More
Supply chain resiliency ‘never been more critical’ for pet food industry 12.19.2023 By Gina Tumbarello According to the AFIA, foreign vitamin dependency and port disruptions are threatening US pet food exports.Read More
AFIA opens registration for PISC 2024 12.15.2023 By Jordan Tyler The annual conference will be held March 12 to 14 in San Antonio, Texas.Read More
CN aims to create single-line service through acquisition of Iowa National Railway 12.12.2023 By Susan Reidy IANR serves upper Midwest agricultural markets, handling various agriculture and food commodities.Read More
Grandma Mae’s to support solar farm in Mississippi 08.18.2023 By Jordan Tyler The support will effectively offset the pet food company’s carbon footprint from transportation.Read More
PMA, ILWU reach tentative labor agreement 06.26.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Prior to the agreement, port disruptions in the West Coast heavily impacted the retail supply chain.Read More
Keeping it cold: Overcoming cold chain distribution challenges 06.06.2023 By Richard Rowlands Manufacturers of fresh and frozen pet food products face unique distribution challenges.Read More
NGFA expresses support for new transportation bills 06.02.2023 By John Reidy The bills seek to address driver shortages and operational flexibility in the trucking industry.Read More
Podcast: Navigating the pet food supply chain 05.17.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Dana Peirson shares action plans for ingredient procurement, transportation and retaining labor.Read More