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Top Grocery Retailer and Food Supply Chain News January 15 – 30

January 30, 2023

Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of January 15 – 30, USDA announced the Organic Enforcement Final Rule, data showed that customers prefer in-store shopping experiences, and new research identified the grocery retailer growth leaders of 2022.

5 Things Grocery Retailers and Distributors May Not Know about FSMA Rule 204

January 19, 2023

Learn about nuanced parts of FSMA Rule 204 that impact grocery retailers and independent distributors.

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Top Grocery Retailer and Food Supply Chain News January 1 – 16

January 14, 2023

Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of January 1 – 16, studies found that online grocery sales and fresh produce sales performed better than last December. Quality was identified as one of the main drivers for consumer shopping decisions, and experts predicted the 8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023.

What’s Top of Mind for the Food Industry?

January 3, 2023

2022 has been a year filled with both challenges and progress for the food industry. iFoodDS would like to share our own perspective on what we felt were the industry highlights for the year. Here is our recap of the biggest topics in the food industry for 2022.

Top Grocery Retailer and Food Supply Chain News December 16-29

December 29, 2022

Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest grocery retail and food industry news. In the weeks of December 1 – 29, transparency, convenience and well-being were identified as major drivers for consumers and specifically, Gen Z, when grocery shopping, and US Foods announced the company's annual hunger-relief efforts and a recap of produce sales online was published.

Highlights from IFPA’s Virtual Town Hall on FSMA Rule 204

December 28, 2022

We provide highlights from IFPA's Virtual Town Hall on FSMA Rule 204. Here's what the panelists, including our own VP of Product Management, had to say.

Top Grocery Retailer and Food Supply Chain News December 1-15

December 15, 2022

Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest grocery retail and food industry news. In the weeks of December 1 – 15, top food trends and retail innovations for 2023 were uncovered, produce sales were normal despite inflation and consumers cutting back in their shopping spend, and sustainability remained top of mind across the industry.

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How Grocery Retailers Can Keep QA Teams Engaged and Retain Employees

December 12, 2022

Your buyers, category managers, and quality inspectors are an invaluable part of your team. It’s important to focus on increasing engagement to ensure long-term stability. Here are 5 strategies to boost your QA team’s engagement and retention.

iFoodDS’ Perspective on the Final Version of FSMA Rule 204

December 1, 2022

See how the final Rule will impact grocery retail and foodservice businesses and what you can do to start preparing for enforcement.

Top Grocery Retailer and Food Supply Chain News Nov 16- 30

November 30, 2022

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.

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