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Sysco to Host First Supplier Diversity Summit

April 1, 2022

The foodservice distribution company, announced that it will hold its first Supplier Diversity Summit on May 25.

The new face of responsible sourcing

The definition of responsible sourcing has expanded beyond food safety to include issues like worker safety, animal welfare and the environment, but the definition of “supply chain” is changing too.

Charlie Arnot

December 13, 2019

The Center for Food Integrity weighs in on this new environment, and how to navigate its challenges.

Envisible utilizes Mastercard’s blockchain technology to bring visibility to food systems

Mastercard has filed over 100 blockchain patents, and built a permissioned blockchain network that is integrated with its global network

October 31, 2019

Envisible, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., announced a partnership with Mastercard, Purchase, N.Y., to bring more supply chain visibility to food systems.

Study: Quality, transparent sourcing drive Millennial food choices

80% of Millennials value quality when it comes to food shopping, and nearly 70% are willing to spend more money on high-quality foods.

September 10, 2019

Quality drives Millennial food shopping, according to a new survey presented by Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas.

How supplier verification, qualification still present challenges in refrigerated foods

Sourcing raw materials from qualified suppliers is the first step in developing food products under refrigerated conditions.

Matt Hunt

August 13, 2019

Starting off on the right foot with quality supplier and ingredients can dramatically increase one’s chances for success in this space.

Nestlé announces blockchain pilot

The initial pilot program will trace milk from farms and producers in New Zealand to Nestlé factories and warehouses in the Middle East.

July 3, 2019

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced a collaboration with OpenSC, a blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm.

Vendor managed inventory solution offers distributors complete visibility into suppliers’ inventory

May 24, 2019

Vendor managed inventory solution offers distributors complete visibility into suppliers’ inventory.

Walmart on track to reduce 1B metric tons of emissions from global supply chains by 2030

Walmart's goal is to increase economic opportunity for associates and local communities, build sustainability in supply chains and activate climate change initiatives.

May 9, 2019

Walmart Inc., Bentonville, Ark., issued its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which details the company’s goals, progress and achievements for fiscal year 2019.

Study: Food safety issues carry increasingly high risks for suppliers

While the industry’s ability to detect food-related outbreaks has increased, until traceability improves, this improved detection increases the risk of future advisories.

May 2, 2019

The stakes are rising for food suppliers in a landscape of continuously evolving food safety challenges, technologies and regulations, according to a new from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division, Denver, Colo.

Target Corp. announces goals to reduce carbon footprint company-wide

Plans call for reducing 96% of greenhouse gas emissions by unifying its suppliers, the raw materials used to create products and the manufacturing and transporting processes.

March 29, 2019

Target Corp., Minneapolis, announced goals to reducing its carbon footprint company-wide.

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Sysco to Host First Supplier Diversity Summit

The new face of responsible sourcing

Envisible utilizes Mastercard’s blockchain technology to bring visibility to food systems

Study: Quality, transparent sourcing drive Millennial food choices

How supplier verification, qualification still present challenges in refrigerated foods

Nestlé announces blockchain pilot

Vendor managed inventory solution offers distributors complete visibility into suppliers’ inventory

Walmart on track to reduce 1B metric tons of emissions from global supply chains by 2030

Study: Food safety issues carry increasingly high risks for suppliers

Target Corp. announces goals to reduce carbon footprint company-wide

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