SEPTEMBER - 20236EDITORIALSeptember - 04 - 2023, Vol - 03, Issue - 13 ISSN ISSN 2836-1989Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizerAsher BlakeEdwin PaulManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2023 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@ foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsTechnological Innovations Meet Demands for Diverse Food Ingredient Food ingredient suppliers use technology to streamline operations, increase efficiency, improve quality control, and meet market demands. Advanced tracking and traceability systems are used to monitor the movement of ingredients throughout the supply chain, ensuring transparency and accountability. Technologies like sensors, IoT devices, and data analytics are employed to track the quality and freshness of ingredients. Automated testing and monitoring systems are helping to detect deviations from quality standards and trigger alerts for corrective action. AI-powered systems help suppliers optimize their stock levels, reduce wastage, and ensure they have the right ingredients available at the right time. Consumers are conscious of the health benefits of organic food colors and are interested in clean-label color products driving the market growth. Market driving factors like the increasing consumer preference for foods with extended nutritional values, the rise in cold storage requirements, and the increase in ready-to-serve packaged and ready-to-serve foods propels growth. Food ingredient suppliers leverage online platforms for customers to place orders in real-time access to product availability, pricing, and order status, making the purchasing process more convenient for buyers. Automated warehouses with robotics and AI systems manage and move ingredients efficiently. This edition of Food Business Review brings recent trends and developments in food ingredients suppliers among the companies and the latest technologies to help build trust and accountability among suppliers and customers.It features a thought leadership article from Geoff Herrera, Director of Operations Services at Jamba, who talks about how automation intrinsically enhances the restaurant's capabilities to meet demands with fewer employees available. It also features an article from Lorien Carley, Quality Manager at Fonterra, who sheds light on how auditing with a broader knowledge of the business or how the products affect the supply chain can give an upper hand in evaluating risks and taking prompt action.In this edition, we also bring you the story of some of the top food ingredients suppliers ensuring suppliers stay compliant with evolving food safety and regulatory standards by automating quality checks in the food business industry. This edition featuring the Top Food Ingredients Suppliers 2023 facilitates the need for embracing analytics tools to help suppliers analyze market trends, customer preferences, and demand patterns. We hope you find the right partner to meet business needs. Let us know your thoughts!
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