Need to catch up on the latest food industry news? Our most-read articles for November include the top industry trends to watch for in 2022, an expansion of PepsiCo’s Food for Good program, and solutions to combat food waste.
#1. 2022 Trends to Watch in the Food Processing Industry
As the year draws to a close, some trends will be top-of-mind in 2022. Supply chain struggles are expected to continue, as is the impact of inflation. This guest article by Bob Grote, CEO of Grote Company, highlights these trends and others and discusses their impact on the bigger picture.
#2. PepsiCo Unveils Plan to Increase Food Security for 50 Million People by 2030
PepsiCo announced the expansion of its Food for Good program to include a new goal of helping 50 million people get access to nutritious foods over the next decade. This is part of the PepsiCo Positive (pep+) program, which has committed to creating value and growth centered on sustainability.
#3. Next Generation Biocontrols: Fighting Food Waste with Nature’s Own Tools
Almost one-third of the food produced on Earth is lost or wasted. This statistic is in stark contrast to the fact that about two billion people on the planet don’t have access to sufficient, nutritious food, and one in five children are malnourished. This guest article by Patrice Sellès, CEO of Biotalys, presents a solution that starts with agricultural practices and ends with household consumption.
The Hershey Company tops the list of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies, joined by other food and beverage companies such as Diageo (#15) and Coca-Cola HBC (#51). The list considered factors such as pay equity, parental leave, and the number of women in executive and board-level positions.
#5. Technology and Tactics for Tackling Food Waste
This article highlights strategies food companies can employ to do their part in reducing food waste, from improving labeling and packaging to using emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.
