Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of April 1-15, sustainability remained top of mind for grocery retailers as they increased their efforts in this area. FMI released the first of six reports analyzing shopper trends, and new leadership and committee nominations were announced by the USDA and CA LGMA.
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Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of March 16 – 31, online grocery shopping remained a strong sales channel, the top trusted retailers in the country were named by Newsweek, Walmart recognized its suppliers for their hard work, and major industry associations are looking to strengthen current traceability efforts in the industry.
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You know your suppliers play a major role in the quality of your fresh produce, but how can you validate that you’re working with the right suppliers to accomplish your goals? This is where good supplier quality management can help. Here are 5 key strategies that grocery retailers can use to manage supplier quality.
When was the last time you evaluated your environmental monitoring procedures, routine sampling sites, or corrective actions? Could your program be updated to account for new equipment or processes in your facility? Here are five best practices to implement for your EMP.
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Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of March 1 – 15, major retailers continued with their expansion plans by announcing the transformation and creation of distribution centers. FMI released their ‘Power of Produce’ report, The National Grocers Association announced its 2022 board members, and sustainability remained top of mind for grocers and consumers.
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The iFoodDecisionSciences government affairs team recently completed an intensive two-day listening tour in the Salinas Valley of California. The purpose of the visit was to hear directly from the people who power the American food supply chain as Congress begins preparation for a reauthorization of federal agricultural policy, set to begin in 2023.
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Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of February 15 – 28, market research identified the grocery retailers with the highest consumer loyalty, new surveys highlighted the importance of sustainability and the adoption of technology in the grocery industry, and several associations announced changes to their leadership.
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Average shrink in the produce department is 4.5%, according to a recent FMI study. Get the strategies you need to reduce shrink and food waste. This will not only protect your profits but also build your brand with consumers who are becoming more conscious of food waste issues.
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Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of February 1 – 14, grocers continued to expand across the country. The USDA appointed new members to the National Organic Standards Boards, and different studies forecasted grocers’ growth for the year and drivers for grocery shopping.
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Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of January 15 –31, Walmart announced future plans for grocery delivery and investments. Other major grocery retailers launched programs to reduce food waste and carbon emissions, and the USDA announced funds available for specialty crops.
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