From current macroeconomic conditions to the pandemic to dealing with change, two private label food manufacturers open up about how their companies thrive.
From current macroeconomic conditions to the pandemic to dealing with change, two private label food manufacturers open up about how their companies thrive.
To help meet consumer demand, U.S. food manufacturers and retailers look outside of the country. As of 2019, the U.S. imported about 15% of its overall food supply. Importing human food ingredients might sound like a no-brainer: that’s what the FDA is for, after all. Yet in reality, it is not that simple.
With technology continuing to transform the way we live and work, manufacturers are increasingly looking at ways in which they can drive efficiencies, ramp up production and lead more sustainable working practices, particularly in light of the challenges faced amongst COVID-19.
For highly regulated meat product manufacturers, tackling food safety compliance with pen and paper is a challenge that can eat into production time and prevent them from expanding their businesses.
While most food processors aren’t yet relying only on plants for protein sources, the tools now exist to make more sustainable use of animals as food sources, and highly nutritious ones at that.
Security technology such as video surveillance, alarm systems and access control optimize manufacturing plant safety and productivity. Food manufacturers have used video surveillance to support their operations, reinforce health and safety, and comply with regulations.
Frozen food sales have rocketed in the United States over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a corresponding boost for equipment makers estimated to be worth millions of dollars in extra orders. Past experience has shown that the frozen food sector will continue this spectacular growth in the future as it has done since frozen green peas and fish fingers hit supermarket shelves in the 1950s.