Opinions
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CHFA Show Takeaways
As a packaged foods consultant, I nibble my way through trade shows to keep abreast of emerging and evolving trends and share insights with our clients. The CHFA East show in Toronto unwrapped new twists on prevailing food trends, providing inspiration…
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Increase Sales with Exemplary Customer Service
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 16… When consumers take the time to complain about your product, thank them! Why? It creates countless opportunities for your business. Here’s how: You have a chance to retain a customer. Acquiring new customers costs significantly…
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Food processing inspection technology: Three system comparisons to consider
Metal detection equipment manufacturers Fortress Technology take a look at the equipment options in the most widespread food and packaging application scenarios, cutting through the confusion on the pros and pitfalls of metal detectors versus X-Ray, highlighting the importance of arming yourself with all of the facts to make an informed decision based upon the most prevalent contaminant risks.
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The Point of Difference: How to Stand Out from Competitors
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 15… With the glut of food products in North America, it’s not easy to stand out and be noticed by consumers. Powerful global giants who shout the loudest get the attention. Where does that leave smaller…
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Truth in labelling
Front-of-packaging labelling is making things easier for consumers, but it’s not making labelling more truthful
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Reducing Salmonella in breaded poultry products
New CFIA rules mean Salmonella must be reduced to below detectable amounts in frozen raw breaded products
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Next generation retail
Vending machines are another important point of sale for food and beverage manufacturers
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Trademarks Mean Business
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 14… What comes to mind when you hear the name President’s Choice? Premium quality? Trustworthy? Convenience? Depending on your experience with the brand, the name immediately conjures up an impression of what the brand represents. That’s…
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The future of nutrient content claims
With labelling modernization, nutrient content claims will become even more “prescribed”
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Accounting & accountability – front-of-packaging labelling
The Healthy Eating Strategy and the FOP legislation have well-intentioned outcomes
