As we venture into the second month of the new year, catch up on food industry news with our most-read posts from January.
#1. Food Industry Support for Social Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion in 2020
The past year sparked more in-depth conversations about diversity, inclusion, and social justice and prompted brands to make changes and commitments toward a better future. Here are some of the many food industry companies leading the way.
#2. Equity, Sustainability, Digitization, and Phytonutrients: 2021 F&B Trends from quench
This report from quench looks at food and beverage trends a bit differently, focusing on big-picture industry issues like sustainability, equity and diversity, and digitalization of the supply chain.
#3. Strengthening the Food Supply Chain Through Transparency and Traceability: Q&A with Infor’s Marcel Koks
As consumers seek to learn more about the farm to table journey of their food, transparency and traceability have become front-and-center topics in the food industry. We spoke with Marcel Koks at Infor to learn how companies can improve their efforts in these areas.
#4. How Technology Is Changing Traceability and Safety
Food chain traceability has been in the spotlight for a while now, driven by factors like consumer demand, the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint, and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guest post takes a look at some of the technologies helping the food industry improve safety and supply chain visibility.
#5. Mintel 2021 Food and Drink Trends
The events of 2020 caused some significant shifts in consumer behavior, some of which could impact the food industry for years to come. With that in mind, Mintel named its picks for the food and beverage trends of 2021, focusing on wellbeing, value, and identity.
