Food Logistics

Food Logistics and the Transport of Perishable Goods

How does food reach our tables? What about restaurants? Who sources the raw ingredients — and how are they transported?
These and many other questions lie at the heart of a vibrant debate within the food service industry, one of the most vital sectors of our society.

A Brief Look Back

Since ancient times, food has played a central role in human life — from early hunting and fishing practices to the first forms of livestock farming and agriculture in the Paleolithic era.

Looking to more recent history, during the 1950s and 1960s, family incomes began to rise. This led to the growth of mass consumption and the food trade. Dairy products, meat, sugar, fish, and cured meats became daily staples, while the consumption of bread, cereals, and legumes declined.

Advertising communications began to take shape. The first shopping mall opened in the United States, and the first supermarket appeared in Italy.
In the 1970s, the crisis of traditional dining began, accompanied by an increase in the consumption of meat and blue fish.
During the 1980s, the Mediterranean diet and “light” products became popular, while the first diet-related health issues emerged — and hypermarkets appeared in Italy.
The 1990s marked the start of market globalization, with a sharp rise in export trade and the birth of discount stores.

Today, one concept has become deeply rooted in modern food consumption: the importance of high-quality raw materials for a balanced and varied diet — a cornerstone of healthy living.
Sourcing premium products is no longer difficult: thanks to an efficient logistics system, Sicilian oranges are shipped worldwide, Campanian mozzarella is enjoyed across Italy, and the freshest fish can even be found in the heart of Milan.

Transport as the Guardian of Freshness

Let’s step inside a restaurant kitchen.
The chef and their team pursue culinary excellence, striving to create dishes with Sorrento lemons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Vesuvian cherry tomatoes, crusco peppers from Basilicata, and other regional specialties.

There are no territorial limits to a chef’s creativity — but to make that creativity possible, suppliers must ensure product availability, reliable pricing, and consistent quality.

This entire ecosystem would collapse without the transport operators who carry out the crucial task of moving goods — with absolute punctuality, while preserving freshness, integrity, and quality.

BRIDGE embraces this vision and positions itself at the center of the food supply chain, offering its technological expertise to lead companies in the food transport sector toward a decisive goal:
bringing fresh, high-quality raw ingredients to tables across Europe.