Why this matters to buyers
Increased automation in food production and warehousing may lead to higher efficiency and potentially more consistent product availability for buyers in the food sector. Expansion into new markets could create new sourcing opportunities.
Recommended buyer actions
- Monitor developments in automated warehousing solutions for potential efficiency gains.
- Explore sourcing opportunities from producers expanding into new regions like Africa and the Middle East.
Original source context
As demand for ready meals continues to rise, rice producer Herba Ricemills is preparing to expand into Africa and the Middle East while scaling sales in its established markets. To support this growth, the company commissioned an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) designed by Mecalux at its San José de la Rinconada plant (Spain). This site manufactures ready-to-serve cooked rice […] The post Ready Meal Demand Leads to Automated Warehousing appeared first on Logistics Business.
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