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Tips to Navigate a Perfect Storm That’s Threatening Our Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

Overseas, the Dutch government has mandated a 30 pecent reduction in livestock – a damaging directive that will disrupt the food supply and close one in three Dutch farms. This perfect storm of crises is threatening our food supply. Stay informed about current events and industry trends. Reduce food waste.

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Why Demand Forecasting Is Crucial for a QSR Food Supply Chain 

Modern Restaurant Management

More regional stores are more vulnerable to unscheduled events such as hurricanes, tornados and similar disrupting supply chains. So if you’re only analyzing data from a singular event to inform food supply decisions, you could end up with a whole lot of wasted food. External Data Intelligence and Solutions.

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

While a QR code can connect users to a host of static information, a more powerful 2D barcode is on the horizon to offer a wider suite of capabilities with virtually unlimited data storage capacity for instantaneous retrieval with the scan of a smartphone. .” Since then, the practice has become ubiquitous.

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Letter to Congress – protect our food supply, food workers and those food insecure during COVID-19

Bill Marler

Food and farm workers need to be designated “first responders” because they are on the front lines of this battle. They need access to adequate information about the virus. Support farmers in need – Farmers are ready to meet regional food supply needs.

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Building a Resilient Food Supply Chain: Lessons in Streamlining Operations

Food Safety Tech

When food networks experience disruptions, the consequences affect production, distribution, storage conditions, and consumer well-being. Recent events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have demonstrated the urgency of developing adaptable food supply systems that maintain strict safety standards under pressure.

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Five Ways Technology is Enhancing Consumer Trust

Food Safety Tech

Farm-to-table has become a popular dining concept over the last twenty years, yet the broader food and beverage industry still needs more transparency in many areas. A larger movement is now emerging to bridge this information gap, driven by consumer demand for deeper insights into the food they consume.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

It automatically extracts key order details—such as account information, location, and the orderer's name—regardless of how the order is submitted. With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) taking effect in 2026, what industry needs to know in 2025: The first step is to standardize your data.

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