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Software Solutions

How Is Software & Technology Impacting The Food & Beverage Supply Chain?

Industry executives weigh in on Big Data, analytics, apps and more.

Software Solutions

Innovative Technology Can Empower Your Supply Chain

The four technologies expected to have the greatest competitive or disruptive impact are optimization tools, sensors and automatic identification, robotics and automation, and predictive analytics.

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Software & Technology

Walmart Battles Amazon With Free Shipping

Walmart launches a 3-month online sale to take on Amazon.com's "Prime Day," a highly publicized shopping event for members of Amazon Prime shipping and digital content service.

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House Committee Approves Anti-GMO Labeling Law

The House Agriculture Committee approved a measure banning mandatory labeling as well as local efforts to regulate genetically engineered crops, a move that demonstrates momentum for those seeking to block mandated labeling of foods made with GMO crops.

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How The Globalized Supply Chain Delivers More Food Recalls

Swiss Re's analysis of publicly-available food recall data in the U.S. shows that since 2002, the number of food recalls have nearly doubled with the increase influenced by regulatory changes and an increasingly globalized food supply chain.

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Cargill Teams With PricewaterhouseCoopers On Helping Clients Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies

Cargill and PwC are offering an advisory service to help clients identify and prioritize opportunities to improve their supply chains - aligned with business priorities.

Risk/Compliance

Feds Grill 19 Ocean Carriers On West Coast Ports Collaboration

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

FMC commissioners expressed support for the agreement at the time, but they said it would be closely monitored to identify any anticompetitive activity.

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Stuffed Chicken Recall Expands Over Salmonella Concern

Since the original recall on July 2, 2015, two more case-patients have been identified, so the scope of this recall expansion now includes all products associated with contaminated source material.

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Drought Hammers More California Farms And Ranches

Under an order from the State Water Resources Control Board, the local Byron Bethany Irrigation District last month shut down irrigation to more than 160 farmers and ranchers in its 30,000-acre area.

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Justice Department: Food Companies Risk Prosecution for Outbreaks

In his effort to put food companies on warning, Associate Attorney General Stuart Delery spoke to food manufacturers at a safety meeting in Dallas last month.

In this April 10, 2015 file photo, Blue Bell ice cream rests on a grocery store shelf in Lawrence, Kansas. In the wake of a deadly listeria outbreak in ice cream, the Justice Department is warning food companies that they could face criminal and civil penalties if they poison their customers.

Debate Rages Over GMO Labeling Rules

Consumer advocates say GMOs carry risks while providing few nutritional benefits while opponents say these fears are exaggerated.

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Food Logistics Technology Alliance Forms In The U.K.

The Alliance, formed by TouchStar Technologies, Proteus Software and LPC International, will offer food and drink manufacturers, processors, distributors, wholesalers and retailers a one-stop-shop for a total logistics system solution.

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