Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of May 1 – 15, sustainability and traceability for seafood remained a priority for grocery retailers and a new study identified how shoppers define loyalty. Aldi announced its expansion plans and Red Sun Farms was named on the best managed companies in Canada.
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72% of consumers said they would support a grocery store committed to reducing food waste. Get the strategies you need to decrease food waste in your stores and build your brand reputation among consumers.
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Food companies need the right tools to inform their COVID mitigation strategies, and now iFoodDS has partnered with Cornell University to provide a solution. We created an infectious disease model with funding from a USDA grant to help processors, growers, and other companies in the perishable supply chain make these difficult decisions.
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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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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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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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Do you know the real shelf life of your fresh produce? If you don’t, it will be nearly impossible to control the shopping experience at your store. Learn about the factors causing shelf life variability and how you can proactively manage the freshness and quality of your produce.
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Recurrent illness outbreaks associated with fresh produce highlight the importance of creating a proactive food safety culture. Dr. Bob Whitaker discusses why every produce business needs a measurable food safety culture and provides a model for change to help you transform your own culture.
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