Exclusivity in Contract Manufacturing Agreements
By Pamela A. Grinter, partner in the Corporate Department of Fox Rothschild LLP
In a contract manufacturing relationship, a manufacturer contracts with a brand owner to produce goods for that brand owner. This relationship can benefit both parties: contract manufacturing allows a brand owner more...
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Exclusivity in Contract Manufacturing Agreements
By Pamela A. Grinter, partner in the Corporate Department of Fox Rothschild LLP
In a contract manufacturing relationship, a manufacturer contracts with a brand owner to produce goods for that brand owner. This relationship can...
CPI Report: Food Prices Increase Slightly in August
The overall food price index increased by 0.1% in August, according to the most recent CPI report. This follows July’s 0.4% decrease, which interrupted several consecutive months of rising prices.
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COVID-19 Increases Consumer Demand for Functional Foods and Beverages
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Health and Wellness, Plant-Based Trends Drive Shifts in Consumer Behaviors
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Behind the Food: Employee and Visitor Safety
By Ryan Haines and Benjamin Esparza, safety consultants for Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company.
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Food Industry Executive’s Top 5 Articles for August
It’s that time again — we’re leaving another month behind to start a new one. Catch up on food industry news with our most-read articles from August.
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Pet Food Sustainability: Beyond the Package
In a 2019 report by the Pet Sustainability Coalition, 91% of industry professionals anticipated an increase in demand for sustainable pet products. And 50% expected that demand to grow rapidly.
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Beekeeper Mobile Platform Now Available in the Food Industry Executive Supplier Catalog
Beekeeper’s mobile platform is the single point of contact for your frontline workforce. With all communications and systems in one place, your team can:
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Stressed-Out Consumers Want Solutions That Offer More for Less
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Remote Audits: Certification and Supplier Qualification at a Distance
New logistical challenges in F&B facilities make achieving compliance even tougher. COVID-19 has dramatically altered the way we work together in facilities in efforts...
Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Food Industry
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Continuous License Monitoring: Myth vs. Fact
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Driver safety is the biggest source of fleet liability risk. Whether a business has a fleet of trucks or just one...
How to Calculate Your Overall Line Efficiency
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3 Steps to Cleaning Compliance for Your Entire Food Plant
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