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Podcast | Blockchain in Action: Tracking Vanilla

The latest flavor of blockchain technology is vanilla, and the stakes are high: Vanilla is the world’s second most expensive spice — with a price higher than that of silver.

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China Makes Good on Pledge to Buy U.S. Soybeans

China resumed buying U.S. soybeans, bringing some relief to farmers in Donald Trump’s heartland as President Xi Jinping works toward a trade deal with his American counterpart.

U.S. Producer Prices Exceeded Estimates in November

U.S. producer prices rose in November on advances in foods and transportation services, while a measure of underlying costs accelerated.

In Cancer-Linked Packaging Test, Whole Foods Ranks Worst

Whole Foods Market, hailed for its high standards for healthy food, ranked worst in a study of five major U.S. grocery chains for chemicals it uses in packaging.

Tobacco Farmers Are Getting Closer to Cannabis Switch

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes made a $1.8bn investment in global cannabis company Cronos Group amid pressure to find new growth avenues.

Once-Profitable Holiday Trash Surge Could Now Bury Struggling Recyclers

Americans generate 25 percent more trash during the holidays and, historically, that’s been a gift to the companies that sell it to recycling processors overseas.

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Supermarkets Need to Maximize Stockpiles Before Brexit, U.K. Officials Warn

Theresa May’s government has told supermarkets to keep as much stock as possible in warehouses around the country in case of a no-deal Brexit.

Q&A | Retailers Confront the Need to Innovate

The retail industry finds itself in a state of constant innovation, and the Retail Industry Leaders Association needs to respond in kind.

The retail industry finds itself in a state of constant innovation, and the Retail Industry Leaders Association needs to respond in kind. Jess Dankert, RILA's vice president of supply chain, tells what the organization is doing to keep pace with change.

China's Growing Thirst for Premium Beer Is Great for Canadian Barley

China is the world’s largest beer market, and consumers are increasingly shifting to premium and foreign brews from mass-market brands amid rising incomes.

Canada Firms Are Importing Workers to Keep Up With Marijuana Demand

A lack of qualified local labor forced one producer to dispose of almost 14,000 cannabis plants this summer, costing nearly C$1m ($750,000).

Want to Be a Modern CPG? Start With Your Supply Chain

Modern customer service is no longer simply about selling products — it’s about offering an entire experience.

Q&A | They Want It Now: The Age of Same-Day Delivery

Once considered a premium option — assuming it was available at all — same-day service is now the standard for many e-commerce shoppers.

Once considered a premium option - assuming it was available at all - same-day service is now the standard for many e-commerce shoppers. Mike Honious, chief operating officer of Geodis Americas, explains how retailers are meeting that goal.

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