At Sunrise Logistics and Four Seasons Produce, we are proud to be part of a pilot initiative called The Supply Chain of the Future. This collaboration brings together leading industry partners to explore how freshness, transparency, and data can work together to strengthen every link in the supply chain from growers, retailers, and consumers.
The goal of this project is simple: to build a smarter, more connected fresh supply chain where data helps ensure quality, reduce waste, and increase trust between partners. We are in the early stages of testing and learning, identifying what works, and creating a model that others can adopt across the industry.
At the recent Supply Chain of the Future event at the 2025 International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show, project partners demonstrated how data and collaboration can bring measurable value to everyone involved. Jack Lagier at Driscoll’s, one of the key collaborators, shared their perspective on the importance of using freshness indicators and shared data to improve outcomes for both businesses and consumers.
“I am grateful for the partnership with Sunrise Logistics and Four Seasons Produce on this project. We demonstrated how critical product freshness indicators can be compiled and shared through the supply chain to the end user of the product. While the technology is not new, what sets this project apart is the B2B working relationships focused on a common goal of efficiency, waste reduction, and most importantly consumer satisfaction. The attendance at the event was impressive and I believe this demonstration is paving the way for more opportunities which will build on this collaboration,” — Jack Lagier, Driscoll’s
Together with our partners, we are working to achieve:
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The right product, to the right customer, at the right time
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Data that builds trust
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Collaboration without compromise
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Consumer satisfaction at scale
This pilot is about proving that technology can make those promises real for every partner, every time. We’re learning what works, building the future together, and creating a model the entire industry can benefit from.
Bringing Freshness Data to Life
The Process Flow
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At Driscoll’s: Berries are tagged with GS1 identifiers at the ranch and lot level, connecting each lot to freshness data and giving every berry a digital identity.
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TIVE Sensors: Capture real-time conditions throughout the journey, creating a complete freshness story from farm to shelf.
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Sunrise Logistics: Gains advance freshness insights to make smarter, faster handling decisions.
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Four Seasons Produce: Matches the right quality to the right customer—delivering premium freshness to those who value it most.
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McCaffrey’s: Receives products with full freshness transparency, delighting consumers with the best berries at the right time.
Smart Data Escrow & Standards
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GS1 Standards make it seamless—products and locations are identified, and the supply chain stays connected.
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Smart Data Escrow allows for secure data sharing—collaboration without compromising proprietary information.
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The Future Ahead: As each partner contributes data back into the ecosystem, we move toward predictive shelf life, dynamic pricing, and intelligent supply chain insights that benefit everyone.
We are proud to support The Supply Chain of the Future and are excited to continue driving innovation that strengthens trust, reduces waste, and delivers freshness to consumers.
To learn more about Sunrise Logistics and our involvement in the Supply Chain of The Future , reach out to partnerwithus@sunriselogisticsinc.com.
