The company is using a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck from Nikola to transport its pet products in California.

A driver shortage, port congestion, labor and trade disputes, and other distribution snags all eventually lead to increased costs for consumers.

The UK-based supplier’s ice packs are designed to provide lasting temperature control for fresh and frozen pet food products during transportation.

According to the AFIA, foreign vitamin dependency and port disruptions are threatening US pet food exports.

The annual conference will be held March 12 to 14 in San Antonio, Texas.

IANR serves upper Midwest agricultural markets, handling various agriculture and food commodities.

The support will effectively offset the pet food company’s carbon footprint from transportation.

Prior to the agreement, port disruptions in the West Coast heavily impacted the retail supply chain.

Manufacturers of fresh and frozen pet food products face unique distribution challenges.

The bills seek to address driver shortages and operational flexibility in the trucking industry.