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Despite some advances, the food industry's use of plastic is expanding as quickly as is demand for it. On one hand, plastics offer a range of benefits for food manufacturers, including protection against contamination, preservation of food freshness, and ease of transport and storage. However, on the other hand, [...]
Evolving consumer preferences and societal trends are sparking industry growth in many food categories.. These include plant-based products, organic and non-GMO items as well as a rise in the direct-to-consumer channel. Additionally, alternative proteins and locally-sourced foods are gaining popularity. These trends reflect a growing consumer focus on health [...]
June, 2017 - In a move that is sure to bring further disruption to the grocery sector, Jeff Bezo's Amazon has acquired troubled retailer Whole Foods. Amazon is paying $42 per share which represents a premium of 27% premium over Whole Foods recent price. The overall deal is [...]
In June of 2017 Amazon announced its acquisition of Whole Foods - a move that further disrupts the grocery sector. Amazon is paid $42 per share which represented a premium of 27% premium over Whole Foods recent price. The overall deal was valued at about $13.7 billion, including debt. [...]
The lines between food retail and foodservice continue to blur as retailers and foodservice providers are adopting similar strategies and product offerings. This blurring of lines is known as the "Retail-ization of Foodservice" or "Foodservice-ization of Retail" Food retail: Food retail refers to the sale of food products through [...]
A ghost kitchen, also known as a virtual kitchen, is a restaurant concept that operates solely through delivery or takeout service. Ghost kitchens do not have a physical storefront and typically operate out of a shared or rented commercial kitchen space. Starting a ghost kitchen can be a cost-effective [...]
Increasingly, making it in the restaurant biz requires staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements. Leading chains use technology to improve operations, streamline processes and provide a better customer experience. In the back of the house, automated kitchen systems help chefs work more efficiently by providing access to ingredient [...]
Survey Shows 46% of grocers behind in omnichannel April, 2017 - The number of brick & mortar grocers who have not deployed any omnichannel service offerings is over 46%. This according to Progressive Grocer's 2017 Report of the Grocery Industry. Omnichannel service programs provide customers with tools and messages [...]
HOME » Link Library » Animals & Seafood Animal Agriculture Alliance A trade association that communicates the importance of animal agriculture to the media, government and consumers. AquaFeed.Com An information and news site covering the 'aquaculture feed industry'. WHOI Aquaculture Page A comprehensive overview of aquaculture from The Woods [...]
People trying to save time making dinner have turned supermarket prepared foods into a 29-billion dollar per year business. But Consumer Reports says to be wary. Those foods aren’t required to have nutrition labels, and you might be consuming more fat, calories, and sodium than you think. Consumer Reports’ [...]