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The Backorder, April 10 2024

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US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% When shoppers to spend more on each purchase it has a desirable effect on your profits. ” Running a niche food brand isn’t an easy task – what have been your biggest hurdles so far?

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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

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Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. Image source: Sturgis Journal. A Limited Number of Formula Manufacturers. Image source: MTL Blog.

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Formula for Disaster – How the U.S. Formula Shortage Was Shocking  But Not Surprising 

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Lack of effective supply chain planning in food & beverage can have life-or-death implications. September : An FDA (Food & Drug Administration) inspection at the Sturgis, Michigan plant results in one infraction related to testing. retailers implement purchase limits on infant formula. from its facility in Ireland.

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

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Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. These certifications are voluntary guidelines and standards that address environmental, social, ethical, and food safety concerns. Animal welfare certifications are important for food manufacturers.

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St. Patrick’s Day is an Excellent Time for Supply Chains to Think Green

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Patrick show him clothed in blue garments, not green, and that when George III created a new order of chivalry for the Kingdom of Ireland, the Order of St. Patrick’s Blue’ ”[1] Eventually, however, green became the unofficial color of the day thanks to shamrocks and the fact that Ireland is also known as the Emerald Isle.

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Press Release: Goodproductsmatter.com launches to help people discover new artisan producers and independent manufacturers working to keep their brands visible during lockdown

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Unleashed Software has launched goodproductsmatter.com , a marketplace to help people discover hundreds of small artisan producers and independent manufacturers during lockdown. Currently over 500 products from the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia are listed with the number growing all the time. April 6, 2020.

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The Writing on the Wall: Signs your company may struggle in a recall

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The triggers are everywhere and if a business, particularly a food manufacturing and beverage business, is to survive a safety recall, they must be prepared. The Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association in the U.S. The Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association in the U.S.