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Transparency may be a word that denotes openness, but there remains some murkiness over what, EXACTLY, consumers know and want to know about the products they consume.🧐 That’s one takeaway Progressive Grocer got from this week’s Transparency Summit 2024 presented by Center for Food Integrity.🔎 DETAILS: https://ow.ly/9AcG50TSNOu #foodindustry #foodretail #grocery #TransparencySummit

Saturday morning plans: U-Pick local organic strawberries for the family. But for specialty food and farm retailers, it's time to think about the retail environment differently to unlock hidden missed opportunities and even game changers. Don't be your own hurdle to incremental profits this season. Strategize with Merchandise Food Retail Advisors to maximize your success. Visit www.merchandisefood.com to learn more. #retailstrategy #organicfarming #specialtyfood #merchandisefoodretailadvisors

"Consumers aren't aware of the power that they have. With each product you choose, with each choice you make when you buy your food, you have extraordinary power." -- Sara Polon, CEO and Co-Founder of Soupergirl. 🎙️ Listen to Sara on Change@Work as she and host, Chris Thornton discuss Sara’s journey to soup-making, the challenges and joys of being a small business owner in the food and beverage industry, and the role consumers play in creating a more sustainable and equitable future when buying packaged foods: https://lnkd.in/ecef9iXT

Melbourne Coffee Cuts CoGS by 3% in Under a Year with Apicbase The impact of Apicbase on Melbourne Coffee has been significant: 👉 Reduced Waste: “Melbourne Coffee had no idea they were losing money. "We discovered we were wasting 50 litres of oat milk each month, which cost us nearly €2,000 a year—and that was just one ingredient. Apicbase helped us uncover and resolve these hidden issues.” 👉 3% Reduction of Cost of Goods Sold:  “For the first time, we have full insight into our costs." They assessed lower-margin products and adjusted their selection. "We reduced our COGS by 3% last year.” 👉 Nothing gets forgotten: “Not having to chase missing or unsent orders has been a huge improvement,” says Emma Roche. Automatic reminders ensure nothing is missed. “Before, we just had a list on Google Drive. Now, orders go through on time, every time. 👉 Empower store managers: Apicbase has given store managers greater insight into their operations. “It’s made them more aware of everything happening in their stores, from waste to inventory issues. Now, they can spot problems and address them much sooner.” 👉 Identify problems earlier: Apicbase’s reporting tools have become essential for Emma’s team. “Now, when I’m asked, ‘Why do we have so many orders for this and not for that?’ I can trace it in the reports, fix the issue, or flag it for the team. It’s helped us spot issues much sooner.” Read the full article in the link in the comments. #cogs #fbmanagement #Foodcost #foodwaste

Consistency key to category growth Piñata Farms sees growth potential for Australia’s berry category, calling on industry to commit to higher quality fruit, improved cold chain processes and a better retail offering. Read the full interview with Rebecca Scurr in the Produce Plus Summer edition, out now. Subscribe to Produce Plus ⬇️ https://ow.ly/IqLk50UpOi4 #ProducePlus #newissue #summer Fruitnet #freshproduce #fruits #berries #freshberries #freshfruit #PinataFarms #leadership #strawberries #raspberries #Australiangrown #newvarieties #supplychain #retail #coldchain

Consistency key to category growth Piñata Farms sees growth potential for Australia’s berry category, calling on industry to commit to higher quality fruit, improved cold chain processes and a better retail offering. Read the full interview with Rebecca Scurr in the Produce Plus Summer edition, out now. Subscribe to Produce Plus ⬇️ https://ow.ly/llVH50UpOic Produce Plus #newissue #summer #Fruitnet #freshproduce #fruits #berries #freshberries #freshfruit #PinataFarms #leadership #strawberries #raspberries #Australiangrown #newvarieties #supplychain #retail #coldchain

Some great insights into one of the champions of fresh #readymeals in the #uk Charlie Bigham and Charlie Bigham's | certified B-Corp that continue to grow across the #ukretail through the delivery of premium products #ethicallymade and sourced #ukretail #foodinnovation #premiumquality #customerfocused #customerexperience #growthstrategy Prof. Consulting Group

Why are we drawn to our favorite fruit and veg brands at the supermarket? It's more than just a label – it's a promise of quality and trust! While produce may come from similar farms, our preferred brands represent rigorous quality checks, premium packaging, and a commitment to freshness. That's why we reach for brands we know and love – because quality speaks volumes! #BrandValue #QualityProduce #TrustInBrands"

Consumer expectations for food companies have never been higher. #Consumers are increasingly looking for foods that reflect their values from a company they trust. General Mills’ mission is “to make food the world loves” and 2023 results show that the world does indeed love their products as the company saw strong revenue growth including a 10% growth in organic net sales. General Mills is committed to responding with expanded offerings, new product benefits and increasing transparency about the sourcing, production and #safety of their food products. Safety for their people, their products and the planet are integral to the company’s mission and values of “doing the right thing every time” and “putting people first” https://lnkd.in/ePE3kPeF

Closing out Earth Month with some hard truths about #FoodJustice from Dr. Ashante Reese. In this video, Dr. Ashanté Reese explains why the quality - not just the quantity - of stores matters and why meeting basic needs is not enough when it comes to a more just and equitable food system. Dr. Reese says that in order to create a truly just food system, we must ensure that everyone can live a whole, nourished life on their own terms. To do that, we have to tackle anti-Blackness in the food system. #fooddessert #foodequity