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Smaller Operation Opson highlights expired food reuse issue

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A toned-down version of a major operation targeting unsafe food has revealed the growing problem of relabeling expired food. Activities targeted food fraud in customs areas, physical and online markets such as e-commerce platforms, and the food supply chain. In the past, Operation Opson has also involved Interpol.

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Technology in the Food Chain: Insights from the IFT 2023 Traceability Challenge Report

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I n a report released in May of 2023, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered an encouraging and attainable outlook for cooperative and effective functionality throughout the global food supply chain. Traceability Challenges in a Global Food Supply Chain Traceability is a common goal in all industries.

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AI Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

However, the impact that AI is already having on the food industry is without parallel, helping to lower food prices, increase the availability of certain products or ingredients, and prevent supply chain shortages. With AI, food companies can calm ingredients that trigger allergens.

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Waste Reduction for Better Food and Increased Sales

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Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste.

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7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Restaurant

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In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Food Upcycling: AgriFoodTech’s New Treasure

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According to the UN Environment Programme , about 14% of the world’s food is lost from harvest to retail, and approximately 17% is wasted at the consumption level. It is estimated that food waste accounts for 8-10% of GHG emissions. Food upcycling has emerged as a promising solution to the growing problem that is food waste.

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Restaurant Supply Chain Management: New Era, New Measures

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It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive. To do so, restaurants need to be mindful of these key elements of successful supply chain management. Planning and Forecasting.

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