It has become abundantly clear that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous challenges to the perishable food industry. One of the farthest-reaching challenges involves how to bring new and innovative products to market. In the past, startups could travel easily, making numerous in-person connections in order to garner interest in their new product. That […]
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Is Your Food Defense Plan Inspection-Ready?
At Harvest Food Solutions, we have written before about the importance of a strong Food Defense Plan as part of your business’ overall food security. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the resumption of routine inspections of businesses of all sizes, in part to assess compliance with their standards regarding Food Defense […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Baking Industry
Leaders in the baking industry are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve operational efficiency, while lowering costs and, ideally, reducing carbon emissions and waste. In this way, bakers can produce high quality products more efficiently, meeting the increasing demands of consumers worldwide. In order to achieve this, some in the industry are looking […]
Dresner Reports Self-Service BI Is Essential To The Food Industry
Recently, Dresner Advisory Services published their 2020 Self-Service Business Intelligence Market Study. The 9th annual report includes 37 BI-related technologies, including sales planning, market analytics, data storytelling, and governance. The focus remains on trending topics surrounding Self-Service Business Intelligence (BI) to improve creation and sharing of business insights in a team environment. According to the […]
Classifying Allergens and Preventing Cross-Contact
The largest responsibility the perishable food industry has is to safeguard the health of those who purchase their products. This includes a particular responsibility to those with food allergies. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) includes prevention of allergen cross-contact among specific hazards to consider in assessing a food safety plan for hazard analysis and […]
Do You Need a Crisis Management Plan?
It’s safe to say that for the better part of 2020, nearly every part of the world has been in a state of crisis. We are all beginning to realize how an unexpected situation differs from an actual crisis, particularly one that is ongoing. We are starting to see examples of just how unprepared many […]
Defining the New Normal for the Food Supply Chain
Probably the most frequently-asked question this year is: when do we get back to normal? The word itself has a variety of connotations, and can look very different depending on who is asking the question. But as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on and countries worldwide continue to react to changing scenarios, our quest for the […]
Changing Trends in Consumer Food Buying
Over the past few months, consumer trends in food buying have been drastically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and various orders for people to shelter in their homes. The latest report from Goldman Sachs and Catalina highlights ongoing increases in healthy eating and alcohol consumption, while indicating a slow return to historical spending patterns. Understanding […]
The Key to a Strong Food Defense Program
All of us in the perishable foods industry are keenly aware of the importance of a strong Food Defense Program as a facet of public health. Keeping food safe keeps communities safe. This means food manufacturers must have a vigorous plan that covers not only mitigation strategies and corrective measures, but also more proactive measures […]
Looking Ahead: The State of the Food Industry Post COVID-19
As much of the world comes together in some semblance of self-isolation, we also look forward to the time when things can begin to get back to “normal”. But what does “normal” look like in the wake of COVID-19? And how can the perishable food industry best adapt to these changing times? Maintaining a Healthy […]
