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High input costs taking toll on UK farmers’ mental health
Farmers Weekly High energy, fuel and fertiliser costs are taking their toll on the mental health of UK farmers, with more than two-thirds of those responding to an NFU survey admitting that their wellbeing was being…
The Future of Snacks Was on Display at the 2023 Sweets and Snacks Expo
The 2023 Sweets and Snacks Expo. Photos by Kim Kovacik Indulgence and new brand collabs were all the rage at Chicago’s McCormick Place last month Despite the many things that divided them — sweet versus salty, sour versus…
My Benihana, Myself
What learning to flip shrimp tails and build onion volcanoes taught me about the gift of performance, and its emotional toll The seventh point on the waiver I had to sign was “Please do not throw or toss food into anyone’s…
Food and Beverage Container Labeling and Allergen Management: Protecting Consumer Health
By George Nelson, sustainability consultant Statistics from Food Allergy Research and Education show that 1 in 10 adults have food allergies of some kind, and allergic reactions can be very dangerous, or even fatal in the…
Fleets Focus on Driver Performance to Raise Fuel Economy
Trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, technology and incentives to optimize driver performance when it comes to fuel consumption.
Norfolk Southern Gives All Workers Sick Time
OMAHA, Neb — Norfolk Southern became the first major North American freight railroad with deals to provide paid sick time to all of its workers June 5, but other railroads are making progress.
C.H. Robinson confirms Bozeman to serve as CEO
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has confirmed that David Bozeman, an executive of the Ford Motor Co., will be its next CEO. The role is effective June 26, according to a news release. Bozeman is currently vice president of the…
Answering the cry for LTL supply chain agility with dynamic pricing
Rapid change is taking place across the industry. From shifting national freight patterns to sudden swings in available capacity to extreme weather events, less-than-truckload carrier pricing needs to be flexible and…
Saddle Creek adding 4 warehouses
Third-party logistics provider Saddle Creek Logistics Services said it will add four warehouse and fulfillment centers to its network over the next year, increasing its capacity by 1.8 million square feet. The multiclient…
Man sentenced for ‘drug induced’ tractor crash
Farmers Weekly A 19-year old tractor driver has avoided a time in jail, despite causing a potentially fatal accident while under the influence of class A drugs. Tyler Sowerby, 19, from Lazonby, Cumbria, was involved in the…
