Today’s food supply chains are undeniably complex. And in recent years, factors such as manufacturing efficiency improvements, increased product diversity and sheer volume have contributed to an increased risk for large scale food safety incidents, which can reach across countries and even continental boundaries. I recently read a fantastic whitepaper entitled “Ensuring Food Safety and […]
The word “diva” no longer refers exclusively to a distinguished female opera star. In recent years, the term has commonly been used to describe any difficult employee, male or female, who: is used to getting what he wants; thinks he needs no guidance or management; lives for drama in the workplace; is hyper-critical, sensitive and intolerant; […]
According to a worldwide survey of senior managers, years of staff cutbacks have undermined trust in the workplace. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s new report, titled “Companies at the Crossroads,” recommends that to restore that trust, companies must put their employees first – or risk experiencing deep talent erosion and sustained underperformance as the global economy recovers. Here are some […]
One of the only constants in our industry is change. How will your business adapt to changes in consumer buying habits? How will the radical changes that occurred in 2009 impact the future of your organization? Tony Perazzo, a partner in the San Francisco office of Grant Thornton, LLP, recently contributed his thoughts on the […]
By: Brent Kendall | The Wall Street Journal The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday seeking to undo Dean Foods Co.’s 2009 acquisition of Foremost Farms USA’s consumer-products division. The legal challenge marks the first time the Obama administration’s antitrust team at the Justice Department, led by Christine Varney, has sued to block or […]
It’s 2010 – time to flip the calendar, wipe the slate clean, and take a look ahead. To help you start off the new decade right, here is a summary of some of the biggest issues likely to impact the food and beverage industry this year: Increased Regulations. The food safety bill means increased inspections […]
At Kinsa Group, we realize how critical it is for you to stay on top of the latest trends, newest products, and most recent scientific innovations affecting the food and beverage industry. To make it easier for you to learn about relevant industry events, here are a few links to comprehensive 2010 calendars: Meatingplace.com’s 2010 Industry […]
In last week’s post I reviewed some of the findings from this year’s Food Packaging Trends study. One surprising trend is that, despite the economic downturn, industry executives are committed to increasing sustainability initiatives. But while it’s easy for a food packaging company to say they’re “going green,” some experts claim these businesses are “walking […]
What business isn’t looking to control expenses? Staffing firms offer many effective solutions for reducing overhead, managing operating costs and improving organizational performance. Used effectively, staffing services can save you more than they cost. Here are some key ways you can use staffing to reduce costs in your organization: Convert fixed expenses to variable. Develop […]
