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A quick medal count update: we got another gold. Specifically for Technology Excellence from The Stevie® Awards. Plus, bronze in the Great Employers category. We want to thank everyone who helped us achieve this recognition, particularly the amazing TraceGains team that drives our commitment to quality and innovation. #Awards #Gold #Teamwork

Are you team pumpkin-spice-in-summer? Or team please-wait-for-fall? Either way, there are a slew of seasonal flavors headed to shelves in August. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice white chocolate pecans (exclusively at Sam's Club), and pumpkin spice cookies (courtesy of Conagra Brands and Dolly Parton) are just a few of the options already available. Let us know what you think about this summertime trend in the comments 🎃 #PumpkinSpice #FoodandBeverage #Trends

Don’t miss out on part two of our ESG webinar series. We had a fantastic turnout last week! Together with DitchCarbon, we explored emission legislation impacting our industry and how food manufacturers can prepare. The key takeaway? Start integrating sustainability into your business decisions now! A live poll revealed that 67% of brands are just beginning to comply with climate legislation. Part Two: Enhancing Compliance with Net Zero Product Design Join Carl Olivier from Sustained, a leader in environmental impact insights and reduction solutions, as he addresses the urgent challenges of the global food system amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis. Learn how food companies can boost environmental accountability throughout their product lifecycles. What to Expect: ♻ Strategic Approaches: Mitigate environmental impacts by integrating environmental costs into food design and formulation. ♻Operational Integration: Embed environmental insights into your workflows for robust sustainability practices. ♻Impact Scores: Discover the TraceGains & Sustained collaboration and how impact scores for marketplace ingredients drive transparency and innovation in procurement decisions.   Sign up now and stay ahead in sustainable practices: https://lnkd.in/eBprn6Gc

There are so many to choose from, it was hard to pick a handful for an F&B upgrade. But the best part is…we still have another week of the Paris Olympics. If that doesn’t brighten up your Monday, we hope these memes will. You know we had to include Snoop Dogg. The Olympics just wouldn’t be the same without him! #Meme #ParisOlympics #FoodandBeverage 

Keep watching. The number of items, ingredients, supplier documents and locations on TraceGains Network has reached new heights. Let’s continue to grow the largest marketplace and networked ecosystem for the food & beverage industry. Together. For more details on how we set new records in the first half of 2024, check this out: https://lnkd.in/ezb2Sc9n #FoodandBeverage #Network #Growth

Join a top voice in supply chain, Lora Cecere, in an upcoming webinar on Narrow AI.     Lora will explore the benefits and possible pitfalls of incorporating AI into supply chains. In this webinar, you'll learn:  🔹 How Narrow AI can streamline outdated workflows and save you time.  🔹Real-world examples of companies that have successfully integrated AI.  🔹Practical steps to implement Narrow AI in your organization.     We'll wrap the session with a live Q&A with supply chain expert Lora to answer your questions directly.    Register today: https://lnkd.in/gHbscTFH    #SupplyChain #NarrowAI #Webinar #IntegratedAI #FoodIndustry 

We must design products that put the environmental cost alongside financial and nutritional factors with an equal voice. Our partnership with TraceGains is a critical step in ensuring environmental indicators are considered as early in the product design process as possible. This integration is at ingredient discovery and search time, which allows food designers and procurement professionals to factor this in, something not possible in this way before. I am looking forward to seeing how this powerful collaboration brings environmental sustainable product development to life! Greg Heartman John Thorpe Bal Chand Paul Bradley Gary Nowacki Dan McGlynn

Not sure where to start with ESG? Some food and beverage brands have invested heavily in sustainability initiatives, setting aggressive goals that outpace international legislation, investing in teams to help them meet these objectives, and even publishing annual reports to let everyone know where they stand. This proactive approach is what helped The Coca-Cola Company, Mondelēz International, and more earn the title of “best corporate citizens” last year. But not everyone’s as far along in their ESG journey. For those of you who are still trying to figure out your next step(s), we have some resources to help. Overwhelmed by ESG acronyms and upcoming changes? The 2024 Food Industry Survival Guide compiles what you need to know to get up to speed quickly: https://lnkd.in/e3e9GXur Prioritization plays a key role in defining your brand’s approach to sustainability. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for our industry, this Food & Beverage Sustainability Guide shares practical tips and tactics: https://lnkd.in/eUyNRaw8 Which one will you download first? #ESG #Sustainability #Resources

Ingredient shortages 🚩 Logistical problems 🚩 🚩 Viral customer complaints 🚩 🚩 🚩 Sound familiar? The food situation during the Paris 2024 Olympics echoes many of the supply chain issues the food & beverage industry has faced again and again. A far cry from the Insta-worthy food you might expect from France, we’re hearing reports of protein deficiencies, improperly prepared meals, and packed lunches. As athletes head to TikTok to share their opinions about both the quality and quality of food, many on the outside are questioning how this could happen. And what could have been done differently to prevent such a “disaster.” Since our community has been through (many) similar situations in recent years, we want to give you the floor. What’s the biggest issue at play? What changes could the organization have made to mitigate these challenges? You know the TraceGains team is always up to discuss supply chain problems. #Olympics #FoodandBeverage #News

Join us tomorrow for a webinar hosted by our partner, TraceGains! Our Co-founder & CEO Marc Munier will be exploring current and upcoming sustainability legislation impacting the food industry. With Europe, the US, and Canada taking different regulatory paths, manufacturers face complex priorities for sustainable product development. In this session you can learn how to: 👉 Navigate diverse sustainability regulations across regions. 👉 Explore strategies for long-term sustainable product development. 👉 Learn how DitchCarbon and TraceGains use AI tech to provide up-to-date data for sustainable decision-making. Registration via the link below, see you there!