By Stephen Dombroski, Director of Consumer Markets, QAD While it’s undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global supply chains, it’s important for individuals and businesses alike to recognize that supply chain issues existed long before the emergence of the virus. Blaming COVID-19 for all supply chain disruptions oversimplifies a complex issue and ignores underlying structural challenges that have been present for years. Supply chain disruptions predate the pandemic and stem from various factors such as geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, labor shortages ..read more

Sonoma County, CA — April 12, 2024 — North Star Carbon Management, a pioneer in carbon accounting and management technology, is thrilled to announce a strategic initiative with Clover Sonoma, California’s leader in sustainable dairy production, regenerative farming and animal welfare. While the California dairy industry has been making great strides in lowering methane emissions, companies and municipalities still struggle with accurate and robust measurement and reporting. North Star Carbon Management’s tool will assist Clover with its continued progress toward a cooler climate in a more tra ..read more

Packaging and sustainability industry veteran joins TIPA, to drive US adoption of  compostable packaging to curb plastic waste Miami, FL – April 17, 2024 – TIPA, a global leader in compostable flexible packaging solutions, announced the appointment of John Wilson as Commercial Director for North America. He is the latest executive to join the company’s growing North American presence and will head TIPA’s business expansion as demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions continues to grow. Wilson joins TIPA with a career spanning more than ..read more

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Natura’s®, the popular Central American tomato sauce & refried beans brand, is proud to announce a partnership with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) to help build food security in Central America. This collaborative initiative reaffirms Natura’s® unwavering commitment to positively impacting communities in Central America – where the brand was born more than 50 years ago. Natura’s® has donated $100,000 to GFN, the international non-profit organization powering community-led food banks to alleviate global hunger – across ..read more

NEW BERLIN, Wisc., April 15, 2024 –Denali Ingredients, a leading manufacturer of custom specialty ingredients for the ice cream and frozen novelty industry, today announces it has appointed Jeremy Thompson as president and chief executive officer effective May 6, 2024. Thompson takes the helm from current president and CEO, Neal Glaeser, who will retire on Aug. 1. Glaeser retains a full-time schedule until his retirement, at which point he will shift to a consultative role as an executive advisor while continuing his role as a member of Denali Ingredients’ Board of Directors. Glaeser’s r ..read more

By Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy, technical director of sustainable packaging and senior research fellow, PepsiCo; and Yael Vodovotz, professor and director, Center for Advancement of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University Plastic packaging has played a crucial role in ensuring consumers have affordable access to food and drinks. It’s a durable material that protects food from perishing and allows for mass production and distribution. Petroleum-based plastic has proven a boon to the food and beverage industry and to consumers everywhere, but it is also environmentally unsustainable ..read more

Sponsored by American Conference Institute By Jaclyn Jaeger on behalf of ACI Insights New regulations on the horizon from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a state-by-state patchwork of PFAS bans have created a landscape of heightened compliance and litigation risks for all businesses and manufacturers that use PFAS chemicals. Failing to properly mitigate these new risks could result in major supply chain disruptions, significant penalties for non-compliance, litigation costs, environmental liabilities, and more. Latham & Watkins partner Julia Hatcher, and Lowenstein Sandler ..read more

From a coconut milk that delivers a sweet treat to simmer sauces inspired by classic Mexican dishes, here’s a look at some of the latest new food and beverage products. Vita Coco: Treats Coconut Milk Beverage Photo: Vita Coco The Vita Coco Company announced the launch of Vita Coco Treats, a new coconut milk beverage that combines creamy coconut with sweet strawberries. The new Treats drink is available exclusively at Target stores, for the suggested retail price of $3.49 per 16.9-ounce container, with roll out to Costco locations and on Amazon coming later this spring. The Brooklyn ..read more

One-Of-A-Kind Sodium Reduction Solutions Deliver Flavorful Savory Snacks with Less Salt and Zero Compromise on Taste Beloit, WI (April 10, 2024) – Kerry, a leading global supplier of great-tasting, nutritious and sustainable solutions designed to nourish people, society and our planet, announced a groundbreaking development in its vision to create a world of sustainable nutrition – Tastesense Salt. Kerry’s Tastesense Salt solutions deliver on salt and rich savory taste, without adding sodium, by retaining essential flavor properties and replicating salty impact, body, and linge ..read more

By Danilo Potocnik, Head of Sales, Stoecklin Logistics When it comes to supply chain management, advanced technologies are playing a pivotal role in optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. In the food industry, recalls can cost food manufacturers millions of dollars and, sometimes, their entire consumer base. And, with government regulations like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), manufacturers and distributors are required to track and trace products from the moment they arrive in the warehouse, to the moment they’re purchased by a consumer. Additionally ..read more