The food system evolution will require a shift to working alongside nature, and must leverage the power of science, technology and entrepreneurship to move forward
March 29, 2023
Due to continuous volatile shifts in externalities including the pandemic, war in Ukraine and increase in climate-related events, the risks inherent in our food system are increasing and getting more entangled. If left unchecked, these risks will intensify due to the alarming impact on our most important resources.
Food system challenges have become more urgent over the last two years
May 6, 2022
Bain & Company's new blueprint, Food System Transformation: The Time Is Now, suggests five actions companies can take today to create more sustainable food systems for tomorrow.
IFT FIRST event and expo returns with new in-person, virtual experiences
April 4, 2022
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced its annual event will return both in-person and online with a new and improved lineup of content and programming. IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo, whose updated brand is an acronym for Food Improved by Research, Science and Technology, will take place July 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Discussing packaging trends is something akin to talking about reincarnation—where something is reborn, reborn and reborn yet again. When it comes to packaging however, each new iteration brings more sophistication and promise.
Stephen Cook to assume role as director of supply chain
February 4, 2021
PLT Health Solutions, Inc. announced today that it is has named Stephen Cook as Director of the company’s Supply Chain operations. Prior to joining PLT, Cook spent 15 years working in a variety of roles in The Bountiful Company’s supply chain operation. His most recent position was Director of Supply Chain and Operations, Natural Products Group.
New appointments of David Lee and DeAnn Brunts come as Benson Hill builds out supply chains for its novel high-protein, high-oleic, low anti-nutrient soybeans
January 28, 2021
Benson Hill, a food tech company unlocking nature's genetic diversity with its cutting-edge food innovation engine, announced two new appointments to the company's leadership team and board of directors.
Meat, poultry, and beverage staples are top categories consumers reported out of stock
June 17, 2020
Although consumers have moved on from the panic grocery shopping they did in the early stage of COVID-19, they still maintain the same level of foods and beverages inventory. Across all categories, there has been only a 3% drop in the estimated number of food and beverage packages on hand in homes compared to early April, reports NPD.
Deloitte report highlights essential strategies for CPG companies
January 24, 2019
According to Deloitte’s 2019 Consumer Products Outlook, the goal for CPG companies is to keep pace with people researching, purchasing and engaging with brands digitally – or risk being outdated.