August 22, 2025 posted in Food Safety, Produce, Industry News
New Strategic Alignment for International Fresh Produce Association
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is doubling down on food safety with the announcement of a new strategic alignment.
The IFPA announced the reorganization to “enhance and amplify the association’s goals in the areas of produce safety and food safety regulations.”
August 07, 2025 posted in Traceability, Safety, Technology, FDA
Leveraging FreshByte to Comply with FDA Requirements and Minimize Recall Impact
In today’s wholesale distribution landscape, end-to-end product traceability isn’t a “nice-to-have” feature — it’s an operational necessity.
July 25, 2025 posted in Traceability, Food Recalls, Food Safety
One of the largest recalls of eggs in U.S. history happened in June as 20 million eggs were pulled from the shelves following reports of a salmonella outbreak that sickened and hospitalized consumers across 7 states.
July 07, 2025 posted in Traceability, Supply Chain, Food Safety, ERP
How Foodservice ERP Solutions Make a Difference
Independent food distributors are the backbone of America’s food supply chain, connecting growers, manufacturers, and producers with restaurants, retailers, and institutions nationwide. Yet, in today’s volatile environment, these businesses face a unique set of challenges that threaten profitability, compliance, and customer loyalty.
June 18, 2025 posted in Food Recalls, Food Safety, Food Distribution
When a product recall hits your wholesale distribution business, time is your most valuable asset. A delayed or disorganized response can cost thousands – even millions – in lost product, regulatory fines, and damaged brand trust.
June 03, 2025 posted in Technology, Cybersecurity, Food Distributors
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) — one of America's largest wholesale food distributors — was forced to shut down its entire network in June 2025 following a devastating cyberattack. Its CEO admitted the company is now operating on only a “limited basis” while scrambling to recover from what’s become an all-too-familiar nightmare in the food distribution industry..
May 16, 2025 posted in Accounting, Food Distribution
Food distribution is a margin-sensitive industry where every cent counts.
“Food service distribution is a highly competitive industry with relatively low margins,” says Inbound Logistics publication. “Many refer to it as “a penny business” because for every dollar of top-line sales, only a few pennies trickle to the bottom line.”
April 02, 2025 posted in Traceability, Food Safety, Safety Systems
Consumers in the United States have access to a greater variety of food than at any time in history, but the complex path from farm to fork reveals critical vulnerabilities in our food safety systems.
March 21, 2025 posted in Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on March 20, 2025 that it was delaying the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months.
March 14, 2025 posted in Data
At the heart of modern warehouse management lies data – vast amounts of it – flowing from inventory systems, order processing platforms, labor management software, and IoT devices throughout the facility.
