Since 2020 went so wildly off the rails, the future of food seems as unpredictable as the rest of the economy.
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One of the most thrilling parts of NEXT is finding out who emerged as TraceGains Community Award winners, which celebrate the never-ending resourcefulness of the tireless workers who build and cultivate the best practices that reform their brands...
As 2021 starts to wind down, it’s time to look ahead at what 2022 might have in store for the food and beverage industries.
New products remain key revenue drivers for food and beverage companies. Yet, after hitting an all-time high in 2016, the number of new product launches has leveled off at an average of about 20,000 annually, according to the latest data from...
They say that when a habit starts to cost money, it becomes a hobby. If that’s the case, then most of us have some accounting to do.
It’s been less than two years since we’ve all been able to get together in person, have a few drinks, and talk shop. But it feels like a lifetime.
This year’s annual TraceGains user conference doesn’t just have a new name, NEXT. It features the most robust speaker lineup in the event’s eight-year history.
TraceGains is getting the CPG industry back together again, including regulators, industry experts, prominent brands, big-name retailers, suppliers, for two days for what we’re calling NEXT. The past year-and-a-half upended the CPG business, leaving...
Every year, we honor the best in the industry with the TraceGains Community Awards, which recognize customers and suppliers who drive innovation with TraceGains solutions.
The last few years have been a roller coaster ride for the food and beverage business. But what's stood out is that food and beverage sales have emerged as one of the fastest-growing e-commerce categories.
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