Food safety, traceability and sustainability blog

Supplier Management / Food Safety / Traceability / Food Recalls / Transparency

Response Time is Key When it Comes to Mitigating Risks Along the Supply Chain

You’ve seen the headlines: “Unknown Source Causes Multistate Foodborne Illness Outbreak.” The troubling part from a food safety perspective is the word unknown. The E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce was first announced by the Center for Disease Control in March. Two months later we have yet to determine the source of the contaminated food. This exemplifies the complexity of the food supply chain. Navigating suppliers, COAs, and emails during a food safety scare impacts the QA team’s ability to respond quickly. Response time is key when it comes to mitigating risks along the supply chain.

Supplier Management / Growers / Food Safety / Distributors / Transparency / FoodLogiQ News / Blockchain

FoodLogiQ Dominating Produce Industry, Signs New Customers

Produce companies focused on growth and innovation select FoodLogiQ in quest for superior supply chain management, traceability and customer transparency

FoodLogiQ, the leading provider of food safety, traceability, and supply chain transparency software, is quickly becoming the go-to solution for produce growers, co-packers and distributors seeking global supply chain visibility, streamlined supplier management, and quality issue tracking and reporting. Among the recent produce companies to join FoodLogiQ’s growing customer base are Castellini Group, Jac Vandenberg, Nature's Finest, Green Garden Organics, Custom Produce, Your Local Greens, and Old Soul’s Farms.

Supplier Management / Food Safety / Traceability / Transparency / FoodLogiQ News

FoodLogiQ Names Bjerknes to Board of Directors

FoodLogiQ, the leading SaaS provider of traceability, food safety and supply chain transparency solutions, today announced Mark Bjerknes will be joining the FoodLogiQ Board of Directors. Bjerknes has been an investor, advisor, and board member for several successful start-up and early stage technology firms, including commercial software, software as a service, and health care technology companies.

Consumers / Sustainability / Marketers / Transparency

Food Companies Embracing Transparency in Sustainability Practices are Connecting with Consumers

Consumers crave authentic engagement with the food they buy. Brands that are winning market share are backing up marketing claims with food supply chain transparency. Consumers are looking more closely at who is producing their food. Millennials especially are seeking more detailed information about sustainable food options. How can you share your brand's story in a way that will appeal to this need for authenticity?

Food Safety Modernization Act / Traceability / Transparency / Blockchain

The State of Food Traceability

As we reflect back on the last ten years, we have made significant growth in food traceability. There have been huge advancements in technology and traceability standards, as well as regulations driven by the Food Safety Modernization Act.