Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest grocery retail and food industry news. In the weeks of November 16-30, new research identified attributes consumers value and drivers for purchasing produce, and it also revealed that some consumers don’t have a clear understanding of sustainability. Fresh Del Monte opened a new fresh-cut facility and US Foods named a new CEO.
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of Nov 1-15. During the last two weeks, a new seafood alternative industry association was created, research identified shoppers are looking for deals this holiday season, and grocers are amping up deli and ready-to-eat sections.
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of October 1 – 15, Sprouts opened a new DC, The National Pork Producers Councils is asking stakeholders to help update traceability standards, and private labels continue to grow as Kroger released a new private label brand.
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of September 16-29, McKinsey identified 5 trends grocery retailers should focus on through the rest of 2023, demand for better meat packaging increased, and Wakefern launched a new solution to live track delivery of groceries.
By now you should’ve learned how the rule applies to your organization, created your traceability plan, and identified your method for capturing, storing, and sharing KDEs. Now it’s time to act and DO all the work you set out to do.
Maintaining quality can be challenging for discount retailers that have limited in-house expertise in selling produce, particularly at the distribution center and store levels. This is important because consumer surveys show that shoppers consider price, appearance, and quality when purchasing fresh produce.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the next frontier in our work to ensure that consumers are getting the highest quality fresh products in grocery stores and restaurants. But AI, and specifically the machine learning (ML) trained on big data, will increasingly play an important role in food quality management.
Andy Kennedy of New Era Partners, and co-writer of FSMA Rule 204, designed a timeline outlining the path to compliance. He recommends first LEARNING about FSMA 204 before you act and implement any new processes or systems, then PLANNING your path to compliance.
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of September 1-15, research identified how AI can benefit the food packing industry and food waste reduction, and the impact of foodservice distributors in the U.S. economy was analyzed.
Organizations covered by FDA’s Food Traceability Rule often ask two questions: How much will it cost us to comply with the rule? And: Is it worth the risk to not comply?
