News from the Food World

The boom in online grocery shopping and meal delivery has created a hidden problem that few consumers think about — what happens when food comes back? In traditional retail, returned…

The e-commerce shift in food and beverage has accelerated far beyond expectation. From online grocery platforms and meal kits to specialty items and ambient meal packs, direct-to-consumer logistics is reshaping…

As food supply chains evolve, the line between cold and ambient logistics is becoming increasingly blurred. Shelf-stable and ready-to-heat foods — once seen as outside the traditional cold-chain network —…

For suppliers to large supermarket chains such as IGA, Costco, Coles, and Woolworths, the path from production to shelf can be complex. One of the most effective ways to streamline…

The remote Northern Territory community of Wadeye is bracing for severe disruption to food and freight supplies following the closure of its only barge service on 1 September 2025. The…

Container imports into the United States surged to a record high in July 2025, with the Port of Los Angeles moving 544,000 TEUs — up 8% from last year. The…

As consumer demand for rapid grocery delivery intensifies, food logistics operators are turning to micro-fulfilment centres (MFCs) to meet expectations without compromising product freshness. Unlike traditional distribution warehouses located on…

As Australian agriculture evolves, so too does the way our food moves across borders. A growing number of producers—particularly in high-value categories like berries, dairy, meat and leafy greens—are embracing…

As much of the world faces record-breaking heat, the food logistics sector is under growing pressure to maintain the integrity of the cold chain. For companies like ACIT, ensuring the…