The food industry puts the safety of its consumers at the forefront, so it is to be expected that this industry adheres to stringent accountability and documentation. Through its widely accepted principles, Safe Quality Food certification (or SQF) has become absolutely paramount to the modern world of food shipping. But why is this particular certification so advantageous and appealing?

Building and maintaining a business relationship is a long and trying process. The food industry is certainly no exception. Food shippers demand –not only trust– but value from their 3PLs. Is that not why logistics are outsourced in the first place? Here are some of the pitfalls that can cause a 3PL/Shipper relationship to spoil faster than a misplaced pallet of grapes.