Food safety, traceability and sustainability blog

Supply Chain Complexity and the Importance of Traceability

The food supply chain is more complex than ever. This complexity refers to the interconnectedness and multiple interdependencies that exist between stakeholders within the food supply chain. The increase in food variety and lower barriers to global food trade are among the primary drivers of supply chain complexity.

In a survey by the Business Continuity Institute, 77 percent of manufacturing firms reported increasing supply chain complexity as the fastest growing risk in business continuity.

FoodLogiQ to Present and Exhibit at Food Safety Summit 2019

Food safety professionals to participate in 20th annual summit focused on food safety in the supply chain

FoodLogiQ, the leading SaaS provider of traceability, food safety and supply chain transparency solutions, today announced its participation in the 2019 Food Safety Summit, taking place May 6-9, 2019 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  More than 1,800 food safety professionals attend the Summit each year to take advantage of the extensive educational programming, as well as the exhibit halls where attendees can engage in small group discussions on the supply chain segments, attend free presentations by food safety experts, and network with peers.

FoodLogiQ Responds to Romaine Task Force Call for Input

The time to embrace a bold vision for food traceability is now

FoodLogiQ, the leading SaaS provider of food safety compliance, whole chain traceability, and supply chain transparency solutions, has responded to an industry call for feedback on a recently-released industry report outlining recommendations to embrace a bold vision for traceability throughout the food supply chain.

FoodLogiQ Announces Second Annual User Group Meeting

Customers to gather for reCONNECT 2019 in Durham, NC

FoodLogiQ, the leading SaaS provider of traceability, food safety and supply chain transparency solutions, today announced its second annual user group meeting, reCONNECT 2019, will be held in Durham, NC, on April 30 - May 2, 2019.

At reCONNECT 2019, FoodLogiQ customers will meet and network with other users of the FoodLogiQ Connect platform while sharing best practices on how they are utilizing the software to advance food safety, traceability and transparency. The agenda will feature plenary presentations, topical panel sessions and customer-led discussions.

Minimizing Damage from FoodBorne Disease Outbreaks

Suppose you are alerted to the news of a foodborne disease outbreak, and as you scan through the details, you get even more shocking news: the outbreak has been linked to one of your products! This is arguably a manufacturer’s worst nightmare. According to a study from researchers at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a single foodborne disease outbreak at a fast-casual establishment could cost between $6,330 to $2.1 million in lost revenue, fines and lawsuits. And this is only on the financial side.