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(7 articles)Beef Prices, Supply Disruption Reshape Protein Buying Patterns
A recent Blue Yonder survey highlights a critical inflection point in protein procurement: elevated beef prices combined with ongoing supply chain disruptions are fundamentally reshaping how retailers
Inflation Uncertainty Returns: Pricing Pressures Shift Across Supply Chains
Inflation uncertainty is making a comeback across global supply chains, with pricing pressures shifting away from the concentrated energy and materials sectors toward broader operational costs. This r
Protein Powder Shortage Disrupts U.S. Food Supply Chain
A significant shortage of protein powder is disrupting America's fitness and wellness sector, creating procurement challenges across the food and nutrition industry. The shortage is forcing supply cha
Rumo Posts Q1 Volume Gains Despite Pricing Headwinds
Rumo S.A., a major Brazilian rail and logistics operator, reported Q1 earnings showing strong volume growth that offset some margin compression from pricing pressure in the competitive transportation
Cold Storage Market Stabilizing as Pandemic Oversupply Works Through
Lineage Logistics reported Q1 earnings showing the temperature-controlled warehouse sector is reaching equilibrium after pandemic-driven overcapacity. The market expanded 15% from 2021-2025 while dema
US Tariffs Hit American Consumers, Not Foreign Exporters
Le Monde reports that recent US tariff policies are creating an economic paradox: rather than penalizing foreign exporters as intended, the tariffs are primarily increasing costs for American consumer
US-Iran Tensions Drive Durex Condom Price Hikes Globally
Escalating US-Iran tensions are creating unexpected ripple effects across consumer goods supply chains, with contraceptive manufacturers like Durex facing material cost pressures and logistics disrupt