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ON THE MENU NOV EMBE R/D EC EMB ER 2012 ��� I S SUE N O. 142 COVER STORY 16 The Future of Food Logistics Smartphones, demand planning and better use of POS information are some of the developments that will have a profound effect in the year ahead. By Lara L. Sowinski FEATURES 20 24 16 COVER �� LIFESIZE/THINKSTOCK Managing the Cold Chain Special Report: The 2012 FL100 New product releases and improved equipment offer shippers greater control while conserving costs. By Lara L. Sowinski Food Logistics��� annual list of the software and technology providers who play a key role in the global food supply chain. By Editorial Staff SECTOR REPORTS 42 WAREHOUSING: Dimensioning and Weighing: Not Just for Parcel Carriers How dimensional data will save you time and money. By Maria Hoffman 20 44 TRANSPORTATION: On the Water and at the Port Higher volumes of food products traveling greater distances prompts improvements in refrigerated equipment and facilities. By Maria Hoffman SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION 47 HOW���D THEY DO THAT? A look at how challenges facing various food and beverage companies were solved by their service providers and partners. COLUMNS 6 FOR STARTERS: From Down to Earth to Sci Fi How and what humans eat in the future will impact the food logistics sector. By Lara L. Sowinski 42 14 COOL INSIGHTS: More Than Food Traceability: The Case of Cassava Exporters from Costa Rica The FSMA requires shippers to determine how ���traceability ready��� they truly are. By Emmanuel Hess FOR THOUGHT: Hunger 56 FOOD (AND MORE)the Hourglass Economy Games: Battling for Food Industry Supremacy in The new economic reality means companies need to tailor product offerings to the wealthier and lower-income spenders. By Jon Weber and Manny Picciola DEPARTMENTS 8 Supply Scan ��� 10 Food on the Move ��� 54 MarketPlace ��� 55 Ad Index Food Logistics (USPS 015-667; ISSN 1094-7450 print; ISSN 1930-7527 online) is published eight times per year in Jan/Feb, March, April/May, June, July/Aug, September, October and Nov/Dec by Cygnus Business Media, Inc., 1233 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, (920) 563-6388. Copyright 2012, Cygnus Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Editorial and sales offices: Cygnus Business Media, Inc., 3 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 301N, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 845-2700, Fax (631) 845-2723. For change of address or subscription information, call (920) 568-3783 or fax (920) 563-1704. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send change of address forms to Food Logistics, Cygnus Business Media, P O. Box 3257, Northbrook, IL 60065-3257. Canada Post PM40063731. Return Undeliverable Canadian . Addresses to: Food Logistics, Station A, PO Box 54, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5. Subscriptions: US, one year $35, two years $65; Canada & Mexico, one year $50, two years $95; International, one year $75, two years $145. All subscriptions must be paid in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank. Canadian GST #131910168. Printed in the USA. 4 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 ��� FOOD LOGISTICS www.foodlogistics.com