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Supply Chain Management

Idea generation & screening for new product development in the food industry

Are you hoping to innovate your way to the next big food and beverage trend? Then this guide on generating food product ideas that appeal to consumer ...

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Supply Chain Management

Compliance management: what it is & why it's important

We answer the big questions around compliance management in our latest back-to-basics industry guide. From food safety to labelling regulations and tr...

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Traceability

The 2024 year in review: 12 months in food

We look back at 2024 and track the moments that shaped the industry this year. 2024 has been a bit of a rollercoaster - from shifting government polic...

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Traceability

[Infographic] Story of a Christmas hamper: a regulation rundown

With the festive season now upon us, we explore the regulations affecting the supply chain of a festive favourite - the Christmas hamper. Every year f...

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Supply Chain Management

Supply chain planning: what it is and why it's important

Planning is integral for any effective supply chain. In this guide we summarise why and explore the benefits and best practices of supply chain planni...

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Supply Chain Management

A guide to effective quality control in food manufacturing

Learn the key strategies for effective quality control in food manufacturing, ensuring product safety, compliance, and consistency with Foods Connecte...

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Sustainability

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): what it is and how to prepare for it

With less than three years until the first deadline for CSDDD, the EU’s latest environmental directive, we run down exactly what affected companies ne...

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Supply Chain Management

Foods Connected NPD edit: 4 food trends for 2025

In 2024 we saw the rise of hot honey, the return of the sandwich and the AI food boom. But what lies ahead in 2025? Here are our food trend prediction...

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FSMA 204

FSMA 204 spotlight: tackling the big issues with experts Thomas Burke & Melanie Neumann

US food businesses have just over a year before they need to be ready to comply with FSMA 204. So, we sat down with two experts on the regulation, Mel...

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