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How AI, Robotics & Emerging Technology Impacts Cold Food Chains

March 19, 2020

There has been a lot of hype in the supply chain world around emerging technologies, and if you listen to that hype, you may think our robot overlords are doing their work in such an efficient way that you can manage everything from your smartphone on the beach. But beyond the hype, real solutions are making their way into the mainstream that are helping cold food producers and distributors optimize their supply chains.

Why data is key to complete supply chain traceability in food & beverage

The benefits of traceability for companies along the supply chain make it an essential undertaking.

John McPherson

January 28, 2020

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Here's the advantages of end-to-end traceability solutions for the food and beverage supply chain, and the steps companies need to take to start reaping their rewards.

How digitization, modernization cure disorganized labeling

A modern, centralized label management system is the key to streamlining supply chains and preventing fraud and mistakes.

Lee Patty

January 14, 2020

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To adequately track goods, food manufacturers and distributors need complete transparency.

How food producers can leverage blockchain to build consumer trust

Blockchain is poised to revolutionize the way food and beverage producers build consumer trust, improve food safety and perform compliance.

Ryan Jarvis

January 9, 2020

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Siemens details how blockchain technology is poised to revolutionize food supply chains, by enabling proactive approaches to food safety and offering unparalleled transparency.

IDDBA identifies trends influencing the industry

Clean labeling, plant-based alternatives and transparency in how food is raised, produced and delivered are top consumer purchasing trends in today’s retail food landscape.

December 17, 2019

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The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA), Madison, Wis., released its annual trends and resource publication, “What’s in Store 2020,” which illustrates trends and data about buying habits and marketplace influences.

Stora Enso to create forest division to increase transparency

The forest division also includes wood supply operations in Finland, Sweden, Russia and Baltic countries.

December 4, 2019

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To increase transparency, Stora Enso, Sweden, announced plans to establish a forest division, beginning in 2020.

Study: Blockchain to save food industry $31B by 2024

Research found that IoT and blockchain will add significant value to players involved in the supply chain, from farmers to retailers and consumers.

December 3, 2019

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New data from Juniper Research, London, shows that blockchain will enable $31 billion in food fraud savings globally by 2024 by immutably tracking food across the supply chain.

Report outlines Top 5 food sustainability trends for 2020

While there is still a sizable gap in the availability of sustainable products, a number of trends for 2020 indicate that brands and consumers are moving in a positive environmental direction.

November 26, 2019

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Here is a forecast of trends and topics set to have the greatest impact on sustainable food products in 2020.

Avery Dennison to acquire Smartrac’s RFID inlay business

Smartrac develops and manufactures RFID products for supply chain transparency.

November 21, 2019

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Avery Dennison Corp., Glendale, Calif., announced a definitive agreement to acquire Smartrac’s Transponder (RFID inlay) division.

WeWork opens co-working space for San Francisco food startups

WeWork partnered with KitchenTown to enable a global community of innovators at every level of scale to co-create products and sustainable businesses that define the future of food.

October 31, 2019

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WeWork, New York, opened a co-working space called WeWork Food Labs in San Francisco to support startups impacting the future of sustainable food.