Challenges in Processed Food Logistics and Labelling
Challenges in Processed Food Logistics and Labelling By Arnon Melo, President Mellohawk Logistics “In today’s globalized food industry, processed foods play a significant role in meeting the demands of consumers worldwide. From canned goods to frozen meals, processed foods offer convenience, shelf stability, and often lower prices. However, behind the convenience lies a complex network […]
Canadians embrace the convenience and nutritional benefits of frozen vegetables, survey reveals
Canadians embrace the convenience and nutritional benefits of frozen vegetables, survey reveals “Nearly half purchased frozen vegetables last month, while 85 per cent have purchased them in the past year To kick off the first-ever National Frozen Veggie Week (Feb. 19-23), Nortera, a North American leader in vegetable processing, released today the results of a survey […]
ProducePay Launches Visibility Solution to Improve Transparency and Reduce Waste in Fresh Produce Supply Chain
ProducePay Launches Visibility Solution to Improve Transparency and Reduce Waste in Fresh Produce Supply Chain “ProducePay, the agtech company on a mission to transform the global agricultural industry into a more predictable, connected and sustainable supply chain, announced a new Visibility solution to provide fresh produce marketers and retailers full transparency of produce shipments from the field […]
Equitable Food Initiative Launches Online Training for Fresh Produce Growers and Packers
Equitable Food Initiative Launches Online Training for Fresh Produce Growers and Packers “Equitable Food Initiative, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, is launching new online training products designed to share core social responsibility concepts that build the capacity of workers and managers in the fresh produce industry. […]
Widening Lanes
Widening Lanes “There was a time when each part of the supply chain stayed within a well-defined and mutually respected lane. Every link — grower, shipper, packinghouse, buying agent, broker, wholesaler, distributor, fresh-cut processor, purveyor, retail store, big box store, freight broker, common carrier — knew its exact function on the long road to get […]
Vietnam market now open to South African oranges
Vietnam market now open to South African oranges The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) announce that a new bilateral protocol has been established, opening the Vietnamese market to South African oranges. This is good news for the South African citrus industry ahead […]
The Latest Wellness Revolution: Plant-Based Snacks With Functional Ingredients
The Latest Wellness Revolution: Plant-Based Snacks With Functional Ingredients “As the demand for plant-based products continues to soar, we spot an interesting development in new plant-based product releases. Product wrappers are filled with health benefits, dietary requirements and sustainability claims. From nutrient-packed pastries to superfood-infused chocolates, there seems to be a seamless marriage of veganism […]
Futurist Doug Stephens on why the physical shopping experience matters
Futurist Doug Stephens on why the physical shopping experience matters “In a world where almost anything is available with the click of a button, grocers can offer what many digital players can’t: a unique and exciting in-store experience. We recently spoke with Doug Stephens, a retail industry futurist and founder and president of Retail Prophet, a Toronto-based […]
Costa Rica braces for La Niña impact on pineapples
Costa Rica braces for La Niña impact on pineapples “As El Niño’s impact seemingly slows down, another weather phenomenon looms on the horizon for fruit growers: La Niña, a cold event in the Pacific, is commonly referred to as anti-El Niño because of its opposite effects. For Costa Rican growers, lower temperatures and excessive rain […]