Food safety, traceability and sustainability blog

Tips to Lower Product Costs During an Inflationary Economy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that all food prices are expected to increase 7.9% in 2023, with slower growth than in 2022 but still above the historical average rates. Between January 2022 and January 2023 alone, grocery bills were 11.3% more expensive according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index. And shoppers have certainly noticed the impact to their wallets, paying slightly higher prices for their items or paying the same for less product.

Friday Round-up (10/2/20): Key Industry Players Pledge to Reduce Food Waste

Every week FoodLogiQ will be aggregating the latest updates and resources for businesses navigating the changing food industry. Learn how the industry leaders are adapting to protect and feed consumers, while building resilience in the face of global crisis.

Numerous news outlets have been reporting on major food companies pledging to cut their food waste in half by 2030 as part of the 10x20x30 initiative. The aggressive goal has brought nearly 200 suppliers to the table, including Ahold Delhaize, Walmart, Kroger, Mondelez, Nestlé, PepsiCo and General Mills, according to the Food Dive.

Friday Round-up (8/7/20): Sustainability Continues to be a Pillar of Food Industry Growth

Every week FoodLogiQ will be aggregating the latest updates and resources for businesses navigating the changing food industry. Learn how the industry leaders are adapting to protect and feed consumers, while building resilience in the face of global crisis.

As the food industry grapples with the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have wondered how food sustainability will be impacted by the crisis in the near and long term. Top concerns for consumers have pivoted strongly towards safety and speed, and some have even welcomed the return of less sustainable practices, like additional protective packaging, which were falling out of vogue prior to the coronavirus outbreak. However, general sustainability trends that were gaining momentum in the years leading up to the pandemic have not ceased, with new reports showing that sustainability markets remain resilient in the new normal.

Overview of the 2019 WSJ Global Food Forum

FoodLogiQ’s Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Katy Jones, examines key insights from the 2019 Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum including the changing consumer, how traceability is gaining momentum, and why food waste is a focus at the farm-level.

Speakers at yesterday’s WSJ Global Food Forum set the stage for valuable ongoing discussions about the risks and opportunities driving the future of global food business. The event took place in New York City, bringing together leaders from agribusiness, technology, economics, and government. The program tackled numerous issues facing the food industry—from the impact alternative meats and startups are having on established markets, to the role data, traceability, and automation will play in the changing landscape of agricultural labor and supply chain transparency.

FoodLogiQ to Speak at FoodCon 2018

Company’s co-founder Andy Kennedy and Food Safety Solution Engineer Bryan Cohn to present at annual food conference

On December 5, 2018, the business schools of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and Duke University will co-sponsor FoodCon, an annual conference that celebrates the food and agri-business community in North Carolina.  Its goal is to bring together a diverse audience of students, community members, and business professionals who have a shared interest in the sustainable food industry. Duke Fuqua’s MBA Food and Agriculture Club will host the 2018 event at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business.