Neuroscientists have reported that men think differently than women. But that doesn’t mean they’re better leaders. Current statistics, however, might cause you to believe differently. While women have made great strides in every profession – including those in the food & beverage industry – they still find fewer opportunities in executive offices and corporate boardrooms. […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture changed the implementation date of Non-O157:H7. The implementation was moved forward 90 days, to June 4, so that routine sampling of six additional STEC serogroups (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145) could be included. The USDA reported that the purpose of the extension is to “provide additional time for […]
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As 2011 draws to a close, Food Safety News examines Food Safety Tops 2011’s Most Significant Food Stories. In early 2012, all eyes will be on Non-O157 Policy. The new rule, set to take effect in March, would declare six additional disease-causing serotypes of E. coli — O26, O103, O45, O111, O121 and O145 — […]
Stressed out? Anxious? Jet-lagged? For years consumers sought drinks laden with ingredients like caffeine, taurine, electrolytes and herbs to give them the extra energy boost they craved. But lately, manufacturers have introduced several non-alcoholic concoctions that promise just the opposite – they help you unwind. Today, it seems it’s not enough for a drink to […]
If there is one constant in the food & beverage industry, it’s change. Whether the source of that change is the government or the general population, we at Kinsa Group stay on top of the issues that are important to your food & beverage organization. Here are two key updates, in case you missed them: […]
“If the Great Recession has taught us anything, it is that uncertainty is certain.” So say executives at Tompkins Associates, business strategy and supply chain specialists, in reference to their Top 11 Priorities for 2011. The list identifies the following priorities food & beverage organizations should focus on on to ensure profitable growth throughout the […]
What’s the number one health crisis confronting our country? Despite what you may think, it’s not cancer, heart disease or high blood pressure. It’s obesity. According to an announcement accompanying the official 2010 Dietary Guidelines: “More than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese.” These sobering […]
Droughts in Russia. Floods in Brazil. Growing consumption in emerging markets. What do these three have in common? They’ve all contributed to a massive rise in input costs for food & beverage companies. Case in point: agricultural commodity prices rose by nearly 50% between January 2010 and January 2011. A February 22nd Business Wire release […]
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