Michael Costa

Leadership Lessons from Women in Supply Chain Management

Advice from three industry veterans for women wanting to grow their careers in this always-evolving industry.

July 27, 2021

Traditionally, one overlooked and underutilized labor pool has been women. The industry has been a male-dominated field for decades, but the need for additional help today has put women in a better situation to start a cold chain career.

Trends in Loading Dock Safety

The pandemic has added another reason to be cautious around one of the busiest areas in a cold storage facility.

Michael Costa

April 1, 2021

A closer look at loading dock safety trends and what solutions are available for operators.

The future of fish

How BlueNalu envisions cellular aquaculture impacting the planet as well as plates in the next few years.

Michael Costa

March 25, 2021

We check in with BluNalu about the future of fish through cellular aquaculture, plus the company's recent progress toward launching its products for foodservice.

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Cold Storage Construction and COVID-19

How the pandemic is transforming new-build and renovation projects in 2020.

Michael Costa

September 1, 2020

Looking back on what we’ll call 2020 B.C. (Before Coronavirus), the pipeline for cold storage construction was already robust and healthy. According to research by commercial real estate firm CBRE, overall industrial construction—which encompasses cold storage, along with warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, self-storage, office and flex space—was at 298 million square feet (MSF) before COVID-19, bolstered by the ongoing rise of e-commerce.

How the Cold Food and Beverage Supply Chain is Performing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Workplace safety initiatives, strategic reallocation of inventory, and online resources are keeping the cold chain moving, according to the GCCA.

Michael Costa

March 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a historic impact on business across multiple industries in a very short time, including the cold food and beverage supply chain. We spoke with Lowell Randel, VP, government and legal affairs at the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) for a snapshot of how the cold chain is adjusting to the new norm, and also to dispel certain myths surrounding the country’s food supply and ability to replenish inventory.