The journey of Zip Kombucha into coolers at Carrs/Safeway, Fred Meyer, Costco, and Walmart stores is an example of the path that Alaska-made products take from small-batch sales to national retail shelves.
The Alaska Department of Health has advice for people having trouble filling prescriptions for stimulants most commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.
Follow the many supply chains that lead to a single can of soda in Anchorage, from sourcing ingredients to securing packaging.
Like Alaska’s oil industry, Alaska’s seafood industry supply chain moves most of the state’s seafood out of state as an unrefined product, creating a persistent challenge for fishing communities that seek to keep more value and more Alaska fisheries jobs in state.
In stark contrast to most of the goings-on in Alaska—marked by upheaval and change—the flow of goods and supplies into the Last Frontier hasn’t altered, at least in the eye of the casual consumer.
Between its vast landscapes and underdeveloped or nonexistent road systems, navigating through Alaska can be daunting.