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Highlights from NRF 2023: Evolution, Resilience, and Service

The chilly weather of New York City did not cool the enthusiasm at the National Retail Federation's 2023 tradeshow, "Retail’s Big Show," which was held at the Javits Center in midtown Manhattan January 14-17, 2023. Almost 16,000 industry professionals from around the world gathered at this year’s flagship event of the NRF. More than 6,000 retailers representing around 2,500 unique brands were courted by companies of all types during the 3-day expo, with an air of optimism despite the uncertain economic conditions as we head into the new year.

Dominating the event was the presence of technology in every handshake, each vendor booth, and the many speaker sessions. On the food side of retail, technology was particularly focused on three themes: evolution and journey, resilience and risk management, and customer service and employee loyalty. 

How Food Traceability Software Helps You Meet FSMA Standards

With evolving (and stricter) regulations and guidelines for food quality and safety – particularly under the FDA’s Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) – food companies need to be prepared with the right tools and processes to maintain product integrity and retain consumer trust. From supply chain visibility to supplier management to record-keeping, there are a number of factors to consider when it comes to navigating food compliance and meeting FSMA standards. As the FDA takes a more digitized approach to the collection, management, and sharing of data, the right software solution can help your organization stay ahead of the game.

FDA Webinar: An Overview of FSMA 204 Fundamentals

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has major plans in store to improve food safety and supply chain transparency. To wrap up 2022, the FDA held a webinar covering the essential aspects of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule. They provided detailed information on the legislation, plus some tools and tips to help businesses prepare for the change leading up to the 2026 compliance date.

Blog Roundup: Our Top 10 Blogs from 2022

 

It’s been quite the year for FoodLogiQ and the world of food safety, too. While major changes are impacting the entire food supply chain, the FDA has also not slowed down on their efforts to improve food safety, traceability, and transparency. Our blog roundup highlights some of the major changes happening in the industry, based on the most-viewed blogs of the year. Let’s dive in!

Navigating Food Compliance in 2022: A Focus on Food Traceability

Each year, companies lose millions of dollars to food recalls. While your company’s brand and reputation are on the line when it comes to pulling a potentially harmful product off the shelves, what’s even more important is the threat of harming the consumer if you don’t do it quickly and efficiently. 

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