**Logistics status for board briefing:**

Bottom line: Refrigerated transport — the backbone of winter distribution — is at risk. The Northline Transport contract (our refrigerated trucking) expires December 15, confirmed against the signed contract (Section 4). We are initiating renewal/alternative outreach this week and will have a go/no-go by mid-October.

Framing for the board: This is a binary risk — if unresolved, it doesn't just slow winter operations, it halts cold-chain distribution entirely mid-season. It's currently the top logistics priority, ranked above route and capacity planning, and is being worked on a defined timeline (outreach this week, written response by mid-October).

No ask for the board yet — this is a status flag, not a funding or decision request. Will report back mid-October with resolution or escalation if Northline outreach stalls.
