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Consumer Confidence In Food Safety On The Decline

Food Safety Tech

In light of numerous food recalls and a surge in alarming headlines about toxic ingredients in our food, consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply is waning as reported in the 2024 IFIC Food & Health Survey. coli, and the presence of heavy metals in food as the primary issues of concern.

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Technology in the Food Chain: Insights from the IFT 2023 Traceability Challenge Report

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I n a report released in May of 2023, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered an encouraging and attainable outlook for cooperative and effective functionality throughout the global food supply chain. Traceability Challenges in a Global Food Supply Chain Traceability is a common goal in all industries.

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Smaller Operation Opson highlights expired food reuse issue

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A toned-down version of a major operation targeting unsafe food has revealed the growing problem of relabeling expired food. Activities targeted food fraud in customs areas, physical and online markets such as e-commerce platforms, and the food supply chain. In the past, Operation Opson has also involved Interpol.

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AI Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

However, the impact that AI is already having on the food industry is without parallel, helping to lower food prices, increase the availability of certain products or ingredients, and prevent supply chain shortages. With AI, food companies can calm ingredients that trigger allergens.

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Waste Reduction for Better Food and Increased Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste.

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Top 5 Takeaways On Sodium: Insights, Impacts, & Innovations For Public Health

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Top 5 Takeaways On Sodium: Insights, Impacts, & Innovations For Public Health The antidote to dietary doldrums, salt, that unassuming crystalline ingredient that makes many foods taste better, is found widely in the food supply. Salt has functional properties in food; therefore, complete removal lacks feasibility.

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7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Restaurant

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In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.