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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits: Proof positive innovation
With its new Texas DC, the world’s largest distributor of alcoholic beverages has built one of the most automated facilities in its network and continues to lead the way in automation adoption.

Swisslog AS/RS and software to be deployed to support Walmart milk processing facility
Walmart plans to break ground for the new facility later this year, with the project scheduled to be completed in 2025. The retailer worked with Swisslog on systems for its first milk processing facility in Fort Wayne, Ind., in 2018.

Food and beverage challenged to do more with less
Consumers have more products, sizes and options available than ever before. They can buy online or in-store, and they need it now. On the flip side, costs have never been higher, and labor has never been scarcer. Technology and automated solutions can turn these challenges into opportunities.

Bowery Farming brings technology to the table
A market leader in indoor vertical farming turned to AS/RS technology to automate its farming processes.

Inside the modern vertical farm
Through the use of automation, software and sensor technologies, Bowery Farming is disrupting the traditional agriculture supply chain.

United Natural Foods appoints Erin Horvath as new Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer
Horvath, previously with AmerisourceBergen Corporation, will oversee UNFI’s fulfillment network transformation, as well lead automation initiatives, including the recently announced automation agreement with Symbotic.

Kroger’s E-Commerce Supply Chain Eco-system
Kroger's Raul Bujalil will discus the impact of e-commerce on the grocery industry.

ProMach adds to flexible packaging portfolio with acquisition of Reepack
Deal expands ProMach’s food packaging machinery offerings and strengthens international footprint

Moving Automated Fulfillment from Strategy to Execution
The latest Swisslog e-book unpacks the evolution of e-grocery, navigates the dynamic market, and changing consumer behaviors.

Packaging Corner: The incredible, unbroken egg
A new reusable carton reduces egg breakage by 50% in the supply chain from the packing house to retailer. The crates, which also extend egg shelf life, are good for 120 round trips.

Food traceability market size to reach $9.75 billion in 2028
Study by Emergen Research estimates global food traceability market will grow at a CAGR of 10.2% through 2028, from $4.5 billion in 2020.

Bettway Supply Chain Services incorporates “variety pack” processing line
Provider increases its beverage distribution services.

Ken’s Foods selects Westfalia Technologies to automate new Atlanta-area warehouse
The warehouse will be the second Ken’s Food facility to install and streamline operations with Westfalia’s automated storage/retrieval and warehouse execution systems.

Lineage Logistics launches nonprofit Lineage Foundation for Good
The Foundation will leverage the access, experience, and expertise of the world’s largest temperature-controlled REIT and logistics solutions provider to reduce food waste and fight global food insecurity

Lineage Logistics unveils fully automated facility in Portsmouth, Virginia
The 167,264 square-foot facility, which is adjacent to the Virginia International Gateway, includes 26,000 pallet positions and blast freezing capabilities.


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