Food Shippers of America

20/03/2026

Target plans to invest an additional $2 billion in 2026 to accelerate growth—focusing on stores, supply chain, technology, and the overall guest experience.

The retailer’s strategy includes expanding same-day and next-day fulfillment, opening new stores, remodeling existing locations, and leveraging AI to create more personalized shopping experiences. Target also plans to strengthen key categories like food, beverage, and wellness while continuing to innovate across its assortment.

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Target Corp., a major retailer that serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and online, plans to invest an incremental $2 billion in 2026.

18/03/2026

The Food Shippers of America is proud to continue the legacy of John J. Murphy through its annual scholarship program—supporting the next generation of supply chain leaders. 🎓

In 2026, FSA awarded scholarships to six outstanding students, led by first-place recipient Andrew Nepstad, who is studying Supply Chain and Finance at Iowa State University.

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16/03/2026

At the 70th Annual Conference of the Food Shippers of America, Bob Costello, Chief Economist for the American Trucking Associations, shared his latest outlook on the economic forces shaping freight and trucking.

Costello highlighted how tariffs, inflation, interest rates, and shifting consumer demand are influencing supply chains and freight volumes. While the broader U.S. economy continues to grow modestly, freight demand remains closely tied to goods-producing sectors like manufacturing and retail—not the service-driven components that dominate GDP.

💡 His key takeaway: the trucking industry is undergoing a supply-driven recovery, as rising costs, regulatory pressures, and fleet exits gradually tighten capacity across the market.

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The trucking industry rarely moves in isolation; it accelerates and slows with the broader economy.

12/03/2026

Missed the Food Shippers of America Conference? We’ve got you covered!

From economic and transportation outlooks to AI, fraud prevention, and collaboration across the supply chain, this year’s conference highlighted the challenges and opportunities influencing the food industry. Attendees also enjoyed networking events, panel discussions, and keynote presentations that reinforced the power of strong partnerships. 💡🚛🤝

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27/02/2026

Major economic indicators this week are overshadowed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent, long-awaited ruling that President Trump could not impose tariffs by relying on emergency powers. This decision cancels the country-specific tariffs imposed last year but does not affect Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs, for example. Trump has announced that he would use other authority to impose 10% tariffs globally. What does this mean for food shippers?

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26/02/2026

Freight markets move fast. Shippers need clarity.

For members of Food Shippers of America, understanding where the freight market is now — and where it’s headed — is critical to managing cost and capacity risk.

The partnership between Truckstop.com and FTR brings that clarity together:
➡️ Real-time spot market data
➡️ Trusted forecasting and market context
➡️ Actionable insights for smarter shipping decisions
➡️ Access to an interactive equipment dashboard to track weekly spot rate trends by equipment type and region

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23/02/2026

From hunger relief and disaster response to education, sustainability, and local partnerships, food companies are strengthening the communities they serve while reinforcing trust, loyalty, and long-term success.

We’re proud to highlight just a few examples of the meaningful work being done across our industry—from Hill’s Pet Nutrition support of animal welfare, to Publix decades-long partnerships with nonprofits, to companies like Ardent Mills, Whole Foods Market, ALDI USA, McDonald's, Butterball, and Simplot Company investing time, resources, and heart where it matters most.

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20/02/2026

For 70 years, Food Shippers of America has brought together the leaders who power the food through its annual conference.

Led by Conference Co-Chairs Ada Brewster of Butler Transport and Eric Kruse of Kwik Trip, this year’s event delivers:

💡 Practical, relevant supply chain education
🤝 High-value networking with shippers & carriers
📊 Insights to build stronger customer and supplier partnerships

In this blog, Brewster shares how the relationships built through FSA are exceptional—and this year’s conference is designed to create even more.

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Leading the development of this year’s event are Conference Co-Chairs Ada Brewster and Eric Kruse.

18/02/2026

Hot off the press! 📖 Edition 1 of Food Chain Digest magazine is here!

This edition's key topics include:
➡️ Strengthening the Food Supply Chain Through Strategic Procurement
➡️ Strategic Trends That are Redefining the Food Supply Chains
➡️ Cold Chain Management: Keeping Products Safe, Efficient, and On Time
➡️ Mode Matters: How to Optimize Your Supply Chain
➡️ Food Chain Providers Buyer's Guide
➡️ And More!

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06/02/2026

From hunger relief and disaster response to education, sustainability, and local partnerships, food companies are strengthening the communities they serve while reinforcing trust, loyalty, and long-term success.

We’re proud to highlight just a few examples of the meaningful work being done across our industry—from Hill’s Pet Nutrition support of animal welfare, to Publix decades-long partnerships with nonprofits, to companies like Ardent Mills, Whole Foods Market, ALDI USA, McDonald's, Butterball, and Simplot Company investing time, resources, and heart where it matters most.

➡️Read more: https://hubs.la/Q0420_ty0