Traceability is becoming more important for seafood consumers, and companies are meeting the demand.

Afresh Technologies and Invafresh take into account all the variables and unpredictability of working with perishable products.

Between stricter FDA regulations regarding food product safety and increased consumer demand for product transparency, food companies small and large need to prioritize food traceability in their day-to-day operations.

Traceability capabilities can be leveraged as a competitive advantage with new market-entry opportunities.

Throughout the conference, attendees heard and talked about new and revamped technologies that promise to help make their labor, supply chain, inventory management, waste and other problems more manageable. 

At the top of the company's list is the continued expansion of the functionality and usability of its Fresh Retail Platform.

Heading into 2023, legislation related to food allergens is top of mind for Arlington, Va.-based FMI – The Food Industry Association.

More clarity around traceability and plant-based meat labels could be in store.

Mettler Toledo’s new Integrated Mark & Verify systems and software can help food manufacturers meet ever-changing product safety and compliance requirements by making it easier to integrate code marking and verification capabilities into their production lines.

The food industry, like most other sectors of the US economy, has been working hard to overcome hurdles in hiring and retention to keep their operations properly staffed.