Cian Leahy CRC, CCS

Lief's Director of Planning and Procurement, Jeohvan Montoya, wrote an article for Nutrition Industry Executive/VRM Media that dives into the landscape of today's nutrition industry supply chain management. Jeohvan provides insight on the current supply chain outlook and also outlines strategic approaches to meet supply and demand objectives. One of the strategies that Jeohvan recommends, and is actively employing at Lief, is a customer-focused approach that includes in-depth discussions with customers about their needs, evaluating their forecasting data, and discussing parameters that align with both parties. To learn more, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gWJi4iW3

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I can think of no better trend than culinary professionals, influencers, and tastemakers finally saying out loud that high-quality processed foods are as good, if not better, than made-fresh-from-scratch ingredients. Just as I don't expect others to agree with me on politics, books, and movies, I don't expect everyone to enjoy repetitive cooking tasks. What I find meditative and satisfying others find tedious, boring, and pointless. Fair enough! We need high-quality processed goods so that everyone can enjoy exceptional food every day for every meal. IT IS POSSIBLE! It's time to demand that our food processing infrastructure deliver fresh, flavorful, nutritious ingredients that are both affordable and save time. https://lnkd.in/gCcwZBPY

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A Compelling Comparison of uFoodin Platform and Food Trade Shows for Professionals and Companies Developing International Sales and Purchases 👇 #foodtradeshow #b2b #ufoodin #sales #purchases

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Lately, there is a fair amount of metal. Are these companies foregoing 🚫 metal detection or X-ray systems? 🕵️‍♂️ HACCP plans? 📋 Food Safety Plans? 🥦 What's up? Can someone please shed some light? 💡 Know your suppliers. Know their processes. Know their food safety culture inside out. Matt Regusci Jonathan Needham Valmir Rodrigues #FoodandBeverage #MetalDetection #XrayDetection #Sustainability #Recall #PublicHealth #FoodSafetyCulture

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HOW TO STORE VANILLA BEANS: (10 TIPS TO STORE PODS CORRECTLY) Learn ten tips to properly store vanilla beans to get the most flavor and aroma from fresh pods. If you prefer natural scents and flavors, fresh vanilla beans are the perfect choice for adding a rich, complex flavor and aroma to your culinary creations. Fresh pods contain a natural compound called vanillin, which gives its delicate vanilla flavor and scent that artificial vanilla extracts or other flavorings cannot replicate. However, when you go purchase high-quality vanilla beans, you quickly realize they could be more budget-friendly. The freshest Premium-grade vanilla beans will be pungent, moist, and oily and will come tightly sealed, often with a hefty price tag. Despite the cost, vanilla beans are well worth it. Therefore, storing them properly is crucial to ensure you get the most. WHAT ARE VANILLA BEANS? Vanilla beans are the long, thin pods of the vanilla orchid plant that are harvested when fully ripe. Inside the pods are thousands of tiny seeds that contain vanilla’s natural flavor and aroma. These seeds can be scraped from the pods and used in various culinary applications, including baking, cooking, and making desserts and beverages. Here are the tips: 1. THE BEST WAY TO STORE THEM IS IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER. 2. KEEP VANILLA BEANS IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. 3. TEMPERATURE 4. DO NOT REFRIGERATE. 5. AIRING 6. SEPARATE THEM FROM OTHER STRONG-SMELLING FOODS. 7. WATCH FOR FROSTY VANILLIN CRYSTALS. 8. KEEP THE BEANS AFTER USING THE SEEDS 9. USE A VACUUM-SEALED BAG TO STORE VANILLA BEANS. 10. LABEL AND DATE YOUR VANILLA BEANS #Linkedln #spices #rempahindonesia #business #corporate #industrial #food #b2b

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Beverage concepts boom as budget-minded customers look to indulge. Coffee, tea, soda, smoothie, juice, and boba concepts all performed well http://ow.ly/SXVE105vIRM

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From bold, fusion flavors to healthier options, the snack industry is evolving rapidly to satisfy the ever-changing tastes of consumers, especially Gen Z! Click below to read more in this article by Food Business News 👇 #IngredientsDistributor #FoodIndustry #SnackIndustry

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Functional Foods Find Increased Favor Among Consumers: As standard snacks and beverages attempt to hold consumer loyalty, functional foods and healthier beverages are gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers. More people are questioning ingredients and opting for a cleaner, simpler option according to consumer research reports. https://lnkd.in/eABW4ycV #food #foodtrends #2024 #foodtrends2024 #2024foodtrends #consumers #foodandbeverage #healthier #healtheroptions

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Celebrating #EarthMonth, it's encouraging to see BIER's work referenced in Tasting Table's recent article, Ways Distilleries Are Becoming More Sustainable, According To Industry Experts Read more: https://bit.ly/49JntMK #environmentalsustainability #bevco #sustainability #decarbonization #water #energy #climate

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Learn more about how leaders in Chicago's food innovation scene want to 'step up' at Future-of-Food Week in the wake of Dom's and Foxtrot's recent closures.

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Distilled spirits lead American alcohol sales. In 2023, spirits sales (42 percent of market share) outpaced beer sales (41.9 percent of market share) for the second straight year. Newer products like spirits-based hard seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails have fueled growth, while also blurring the lines of a categorical tax system. The result has been a spirited competition throughout the alcohol industry for market share, including calls to reform tax policy. Distilled spirits face the stiffest tax rates of all alcoholic beverages. These high tax rates are a combination of greater alcohol content in spirits than wine or beer and higher tax rates applied per alcohol content to spirits. A one-ounce shot of 40 percent alcohol-content spirit (0.4 oz of alcohol) carries greater taxes than an identical 12-ounce beer with 4.8 percent alcohol content (0.4 oz of alcohol). Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02ypyNY0

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In April 2024, average weekly #grocery spending rose to $129, with a 10% increase from last year and 17% from 2022, per Purdue University's Consumer Food Insights report. The top factors for choosing stores were #price, #food selection, and fresh produce availability. Rural consumers prioritized price (44%) more than urban consumers (31%), while urban shoppers focused more on food selection (20% vs. 12% rural). Food #inflation stabilized at 6.3%, hinting at stability. Household food insecurity decreased to 11%.

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