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

Bill Marler

Congress got it right by including in the Family First Act and CARES Act provisions that provide financial assistance to food banks, school nutrition programs, farmers and restaurants forced to close. But these bills do not protect food and farm workers doing their essential jobs.

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Five Ways Technology is Enhancing Consumer Trust

Food Safety Tech

According to research by NielsenIQ and the Food Industry Association, two-thirds of shoppers are willing to switch to brands that provide detailed product information. So, how can brands deliver better food transparency?

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

Modern Restaurant Management

The new Food Code specifically addresses food donations for the first time, which FDA says is part of the “Administration’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.”

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FDA review panel picked to help fix FDA

Bill Marler

The Independent Expert Panel, charged with generating the report, is comprised of researchers, former regulators, and process improvement specialists with disciplinary expertise and experience in epidemiology, food science and safety, microbiology, nutrition, and regulatory operations.

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Keeping the Food Chain Safe with Master Data Management

Modern Restaurant Management

Add cybersecurity risks, mix in consumer desire for transparency, then layer in the collection of consumer data collection and you’ve got a perfect storm of data management challenges across the food supply chain.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, transparency is key, allowing companies to accurately track every product through every step of the supply chain. Blockchain technology may play a pivotal role in enhancing supply chain transparency and resilience. Food waste is a huge, expensive issue, with fresh foods often rotting on trucks during transport.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

AI can provide detailed information about ingredients' origins, safety, and nutritional value, ensuring that restaurant managers can communicate these essential details to consumers. As such, AI can help restaurant managers better connect – and build trust – with their customers through better transparency and communication.