Harnessing RFID technology for greater visibility and sustainability
This is a guest post by ACSIS, one of our partners at IBIE. In response to the environmental crisis unfolding around us, we need to protect our natural environment and make the world a better place. For all companies – including those in the perishable food industry – moving from a linear to a circular […]
How ERP helps food manufacturers be sustainable and manage costs
Sustainability is a hot-button topic for consumers, and they are paying close attention to where their food is coming from and how it is produced. In addition, consumers are increasingly expecting businesses to step up as well, especially when it comes to issues of climate change and the environment. Not only do consumers want to make sure that […]
Harvest Food Solutions wins IBIE Innovation Showcase award
Harvest Food Solutions has been awarded the Innovation Showcase award for the upcoming International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) — the grain-based food industry’s largest, most comprehensive event. Harvest has won this award for the second time – the first being at IBIE 2019 for Harvest DSD. The award was presented for Harvest Advanced Manufacturing for […]
How food manufacturers can cope with the rising costs of raw materials
Prices of food commodities have seen a staggering increase of 40% year-on-year, according to the FAO. This is the highest level in a decade, with prices of raw materials like grains, vegetable oil, meat, dairy, and sugar all reaching new heights. The US Department of Agriculture concurs, stating that “all food prices are expected to […]
Is your food manufacturing business ready for the e-commerce era?
One of the biggest changes in consumer spending in recent years has been the increase in online shopping. Ecommerce continues to be a significant portion of total sales, as consumers increase the frequency of online orders. The number of U.S. households that bought groceries online more than quadrupled from 16 million to more than 64 million in the […]
Bakery business trends to watch out for
The snack and bakery market is a vital economic sector, accounting for over $100 billion in annual U.S. sales. “The demand for baked goods drives the industry in everything it does,” said Kerwin Brown, president of BEMA. “The better the economic outlook, the more consumers can continue to purchase the baked goods that they love.” […]
5 reasons why food manufacturers fail audits
Customer safety concerns and food preferences have set and redefined goals for food manufacturers. Organizations like the FDA conduct audits to verify that manufacturers are complying with relevant regulations to help protect consumers from unsafe products. Besides customer safety and requirements, there are other reasons why an audit is done, including: Marketing Reassess operational […]
Technology in the Food Manufacturing Industry
It comes as no surprise that in the food manufacturing industry, like many other industries, technology has become commonplace, both in food production and procurement. Many manufacturers are now employing robotics, data, artificial intelligence, and automation in their daily business. According to a recent report from ING, technology helps food manufacturers produce more efficiently for a […]
Supply Chain woes continue for food manufacturers in 2022
Food manufacturers are yet again confronting supply chain issues on multiple fronts, brought upon by COVID-19 isolation requirements or illness. While some manufacturers continue to adapt their productions by changing/reducing their product lines, e.g. just focusing on those with the highest demand to keep up production levels, there are new battles they must face. […]
New features coming to Dynamics 365 in 2022 Release Wave 1
If there’s one thing you can be sure of in January, it is that Microsoft will announce its new Dynamics plans for the year. Luckily, we haven’t been let down this year, as Microsoft just published its 2022 product roadmap for Dynamics 365. As always, we are going to receive new features in two-wave releases, […]