Current State of the Global Food Supply Chain

The global food supply chain is the unseen undercurrent of the world economy. This logistical marvel connects farmers, distributors, retailers, and consumers in a complex, ...

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What Is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?

In the 1990s and early 2000s, the United States experienced a series of high-profile foodborne illness outbreaks. These incidents posed a significant public health risk and ...

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How to Make an HACCP Plan to Prevent Safety Hazards and Recalls

If your food manufacturing plant has to issue a product recall, many people might take to social media to vent their frustrations, resulting in a public backlash that can damage ...

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The Importance of Traceability and Material Flow in Food and Beverage Supply Chains

Among the many lessons that manufacturers have learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a resilient supply chain has proven to be one of the most important. This has ...

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How Can Food Manufacturers Prepare For a Second COVID-19 Demand Surge?

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted most industries in the U.S., with food manufacturing being one of the hardest hit sectors. Besides shortages in raw materials, supply chain ...

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Food Manufacturing: How To Keep California Leading the Way

California is a food manufacturing powerhouse. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, the Golden State has the highest number of food ...

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6 Ways to Improve Product Quality in Food Manufacturing

The food industry is evolving rapidly, with consumers demanding quality, authenticity, and transparency from food manufacturers. And they’re not just demanding it, they’re “voting ...

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Benefits of Machine Vision Technology for Food Manufacturers

The government and other organizations have put food manufacturers under a microscope in an effort to ensure they’re following food safety standards and complying with ...

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An Integrated Approach for Growers, Food Manufacturers in Northern California

California is a leader in U.S. domestic agriculture. According to the 2015-2016 California Agricultural Statistics Review, the state bested Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, and Minnesota in ...

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How Factory Automation Can Help Beverage Manufacturing Enjoy Sweet Success

Today’s beverage manufacturers face many challenges: striving to meet the rapidly-changing demands of consumers and retailers, government regulations, efficiency, and expansion. ...

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Minimizing Risk of Food Safety Problems in the Processing Industry

The modern consumer demands that food products be free from harmful contaminants that could lead to illness. Growers, shippers, retailers, wholesalers, and restaurants are all ...

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