Food safety, traceability and sustainability blog

Friday Round-up (5/1/20): How COVID-19 is Shaping Consumer Behavior

Every week FoodLogiQ will be aggregating the latest updates and resources for food businesses navigating the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Learn how the industry is adapting to protect and feed consumers while building resilience in the face of global crisis.

In the shock of change brought about by the coronavirus crisis, it can be hard to find a north star for strategic business decision-making. In the food industry, we know the immediate task at hand is to safeguard public health, while ensuring the supply chain continues to yield reliable food sources for consumers. Many businesses have adopted new sanitization programs or leaned on virtual supplier onboarding to work towards this daunting goal in real time, but organizations are also looking to prepare their organizations for a future shaped by this crisis. As the industry continues to reckon with the immediate challenges and risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic, it is important to keep an eye on the permanent changes forming within public consciousness.

The Importance of Virtual Supplier Onboarding During COVID-19

In the midst of COVID-19, organizations within the food industry have been forced to pivot quickly in a variety of areas, and supplier partnerships have been no exception. The global pandemic has caused a wide range of impact, from a heightened number of force majeure letters and furloughs on one end of the spectrum, to overwhelmed, overworked suppliers lacking capacity on the other.

Whole Foods Market: A Proactive, Digital Response to COVID-19 Challenges

"Together with FoodLogiQ we were able to spring into action and execute on heightened food safety and sanitation procedures driven by COVID-19 and digitally validate they are being followed in our stores and distribution centers. Thank you to FoodLogiQ for our continued partnership and for working together to keep both our customers and team members as safe as possible.” - John Burns, Global Vice President, Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Quality Standards.

Friday Round-up (4/24/20): Compassion During COVID

Every week FoodLogiQ will be aggregating the latest updates and resources for food businesses navigating the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Learn how the industry is adapting to protect and feed consumers while building resilience in the face of global crisis.

As we approach the end of April, many are feeling fatigue from the fear, bad news and uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why we’re dedicating this week’s round-up to acts of giving that are taking place across the food industry; join us in celebrating these moments of hope and support.

How EFI is Scaling Data Management Processes Using Technology

“Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) brings growers, farm workers, retailers and consumers to the table to create a safer, more equitable food system. Growers in the EFI program invest in their workers and are committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement.”

Equitable Food Initiative is a workforce development and standard-setting nonprofit that trains agricultural workforces and certifies farms in the fresh produce supply chain.  The program has certified 37 farms across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala. EFI was created by visionaries from across the food supply chain — a group of stakeholders that represents the entire value chain.