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9 Benefits of Checkweighing in Food & Beverage Inspection

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Checkweighing is no longer just a compliance checkpoint, it has evolved into a frontline strategy for achieving operational precision, optimizing yield, and safeguarding brand integrity in food and beverage manufacturing, as highlighted in a recent report by QKE Global. With tightening retailer weight tolerances, stricter regulatory scrutiny, and rising raw material costs, real-time weight verification […]

What Is Food Labeling & Why Is It Important For Food Manufacturers

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Food labeling is not just a regulatory checkbox. It shapes how customers understand, evaluate, and trust what they eat. For food manufacturers, the label is a key point of communication, one that affects everything from compliance to customer loyalty. It also plays a central role in traceability and audit readiness, linking each product back to […]

7 Key Strategies For Effective Food and Beverage Inventory Management

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If you’re running a food and beverage manufacturing business, chances are you’re spending more time and money on inventory than you’d like, yet still facing out-of-stocks, overages, or unexpected spoilage. The issue isn’t effort; it’s visibility. A 2021 study by Opoku et al. found that inventory accounts for over 70% of capital assets in food […]

How to Strengthen Your Seafood Supply Chain with Smarter Logistics and Inventory Systems

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Seafood doesn’t move through a simple supply chain. It travels fast, through cold chains, across borders, and into retail with little room for delay. Every hour matters. Every temperature shift counts. Unlike packaged goods, seafood has a short shelf life. It must be caught, processed, stored, and delivered under strict timelines. One slip can lead […]

10 Seafood Trends Every Supplier and Retailer Should Be Watching in 2025

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The seafood industry is entering 2025 with major momentum and even bigger expectations. According to Precedence research, the global seafood market is projected to reach $270.43 billion this year, up from $252.67 billion in 2024, marking a strong 7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This surge is powered by shifting consumer preferences, new dietary patterns, […]

What Is a Bill of Materials in ERP and How Does It Simplify Your Production Line?

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In an industry where a single mislabeled ingredient can trigger a nationwide recall, precision isn’t just important, it’s non-negotiable. According to Food Magazine, labeling errors, particularly the omission of undeclared allergens, are a leading cause of food recalls, accounting for approximately 71% of major allergen-related recalls. That’s where ERP systems come in, as central platforms […]

Gross Weight vs. Net Weight: Key Differences and Calculations for the Food Industry

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In the food industry, where precision can make or break an operation, understanding gross weight vs net weight is far from technical; it’s fundamental to compliance, efficiency, and profitability. For manufacturers and processors, these terms govern everything from product labeling and pricing to shipping logistics. The distinction between gross and net weight isn’t just about […]

What is ERP Procurement? How Food Manufacturers Can Simplify Purchasing and Cut Costs

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Food manufacturers operate under relentless pressure from time constraints, rising costs, and operational complexity. With tight margins and ever-evolving regulations, one slip in purchasing can trigger a chain reaction of delayed deliveries, spoiled goods, excess stock, or worse, unhappy customers. That’s where an ERP system for purchasing steps in. Not just as a tool, but […]