General Mills pet segment continues growth amid ‘highly volatile’ conditions 03.29.2022 By Jordan Tyler and Josh Sosland Year-to-date retail sales for the company’s recently acquired pet treat business are up 21%.Read More
Supply chain disruptions for The J.M. Smucker Company primarily impact pet food 03.04.2022 By Jordan Tyler Net sales for the pet segment suffered from higher costs, supply chain challenges and recent divestitures.Read More
The Honest Kitchen shares supply chain struggles 02.28.2022 By Jordan Tyler The human-grade pet food company joins a growing list of brands impacted by supply chain disruptions across the industry.Read More
CN pursues ‘Springfield line’ from KCS 01.19.2022 By Arvin Donley In response to the merger between CP and KCS, CN is asking for the KCS divestiture line as a merger condition.Read More
Cross-industry organizations join grain safety initiative 12.07.2021 By Arvin Donley This includes a new resource to provide greater visibility into recently carried commodities.Read More
Industry associations commend passage of infrastructure act 11.22.2021 By Jordan Tyler The Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, will fund transportation infrastructure improvements and a pilot trucking program for young drivers.Read More
Navigating a dynamic supply chain environment 11.16.2021 By Jennifer Semple Roadblocks for ingredient procurement, transportation and production are causing challenges for US pet food and treat manufacturers.Read More
Companies partner to establish new North American railway 11.09.2021 By Arvin Donley The Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Kansas City Southern have filed a joint application to establish the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad. Read More
White House: Port of Los Angeles to operate 24/7 to alleviate bottlenecks 10.20.2021 By Matt Noltemeyer The port at Long Beach, Calif., already operates around the clock, seven days a week.Read More
Ag associations back Biden in push for more competitive railroads 07.23.2021 By Holly Demaree-Saddler and Jordan Tyler The letter urged the US Surface Transportation Board “to enhance rail competition and prevent railroads from abusing their market dominance.”Read More