Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Gratitude Month

November 18, 2024 Equitable Food Initiative

To celebrate National Gratitude Month, everyone is encouraged to find more inspiration on EFI’s social media channels and share their own gratitude stories that recognize the impact of mentorship, hard work and community within the produce supply chain. These values are a cornerstone of EFI’s mission, supporting a future where workers are respected, supported and celebrated across all levels of the fresh produce industry.

American Bakers Association Announces the Congressional Baking Caucus

The bipartisan Caucus is dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing the American commercial baking industry, including workforce development, regulatory reform, supply chain efficiency, and sustainability.

Labor Disruptions and Port Closures in Port of Montreal and British Columbia Disrupt Canadian Meat Industry

November 12, 2024 The Canadian Meat Council

Ongoing labor disruptions and port closures at key Canadian ports, including the Port of Montreal and ports in British Columbia, are causing significant disruptions to the supply chain, further exacerbating shipping delays and supply shortages. The closures are affecting both imports and exports, putting pressure on manufacturers, retailers, and industries that rely on the timely movement of goods.

KPM Analytics Unveils AI-Powered At-Line Vision Inspection System for Meat and Poultry

August 26, 2024 KPM Analytics

The new AI- Powered TheiaVu WD-300 includes advanced features and capabilities from previous system generations to answer specific demands from users in the meat and poultry industry. It eliminates the need for calipers and color charts to save labor and avoid subjective assessment. The at-line visual inspection reduces all these manual measurements into a single pass through a conveyor for greater precision, reliability, and speed compared to other visual inspection methods.  

Unpacking the Bakery Industry: A-INSIGHTS’ 360-view on Market Leaders & Trends

August 26, 2024 A-INSIGHTS

Just like for the entire food sector, the Bakery industry faces challenges such as new sustainability rules, tight margins, and labor shortages. Success depends on using market intelligence effectively.