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2023

The Promise and Perils of AI for Distributors: What Is AI and What Does It Do?

8/22/2023
For the first time, we have technologies that can learn over time, get better at what they do, and are powered by a fast-growing volume of data.

FDA Finds Four Major Third-Party Food Safety Auditing Standards to be in Alignment with FSMA Regulations

7/25/2023
Through a voluntary pilot program, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found four major third-party industry auditing standards for food safety to be in alignment with both the Preventive Controls for Human Foods Rule and the Produce...

Applying the "5S" Operational Effectiveness System to Food Safety

6/27/2023
Food safety and quality systems do not have to be cumbersome and difficult to follow. The 5S system, when launched and properly maintained, can have a positive impact on food safety and quality programs, as well as operational efficiency.

How to Avoid Putting Your Lockout/Tagout Program at Risk

6/21/2023
The minor servicing exemption is among the most commonly misunderstood components of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration's hazardous energy safety standards -- or "lockout/tagout".

The secret sauce of employee retention

6/15/2023
(mohd izzuan/Getty Images) Hinda Mitchell, the founder and president of Inspire PR Group, discovered the "secret sauce" of employee retention by asking a long-term team member why they stayed.

Companies collaborate for plant-based food safety

3/8/2023
The Coca-Cola Company, Tetra Pak, Bel, and Arla Foods are amongst the members of a public-private consortium investigating potential food safety and quality risks of microbial contaminants in plant-based food products.

FDA Announces Vision for Restructuring Human Foods Program, ORA

2/7/2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a new, transformative vision for the agency’s Human Foods Program, as well as for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) to better support FDA as a whole.

Glass packaging preserves flavour of milk more effectively than paperboard cartons, according to study

2/1/2023
A new study has sought to discover whether the material used to package fluid milk has an impact on its flavour, suggesting that glass is the ideal barrier for flavour preservation and paperboard cartons can impact taste throughout the product’s...

Flow Control Holdings Acquires Andron Stainless Corporation

1/23/2023
Flow Control Holdings (“FCH”), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity and leading provider of sanitary flow components to producers of foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals, announced today the acquisition of Andron Stainless (“Andron”)...
2022

Independent Review Guides a “New Vision” for FDA Human Foods Program

12/13/2022
To strengthen federal food safety regulation, the Reagan-Udall Foundation has published its independent review of the U.S. FDA’s Human Foods Program, focusing on organizational culture, structure, resources, and authorities.

Dairy executives tackle today’s hot-button issues

11/10/2022
Although the industry faces many challenges, there are exciting opportunities for future growth.

Cybercrime Hits Distribution: How to Protect Your Business’s Sensitive Data

10/25/2022
Today cybercrime is posing an incredible risk to business owners nationwide. While seemingly inconspicuous, cyber attacks are very much present, affecting nearly 800,000 individuals per year, costing about $8,700 per small business targeted.

The Best Legacy a Leader Can Leave

9/21/2022
Leaders can leave a lasting legacy if they produce positive results for a company and their time is marked by ethical actions, high-quality people and a culture of enduring excellence, write Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek.

Building Organizational Confidence

9/12/2022
The ability to draw regularly from a deep well of confidence is a top predictor of successful performance. Experts know this and top-ranked salespeople do, too.

Watch that Pressure!

8/17/2022
Pressure can be a very tricky thing. PSI or pounds per square inch is the common unit of measure for pressure in this country.

Listening Is the Key to Effective Communication

7/14/2022
Improve listening skills by eliminating distractions, asking open-ended questions with the goal of understanding the other person and acknowledging their emotions, writes Ken Blanchard. "Resist the temptation to jump in during silent moments...

This Edible Tape Will Keep Your Burrito From Spilling

6/1/2022
The Johns Hopkins University students are about to revolutionize wraps as we know them.

Raw milk wins in Georgia, runs ahead in Missouri, but dies in Iowa

5/2/2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp made a special occasion earlier this month for signage of his administration’s Georgia Grown Farm to Food Bank legislation (SB 396), the Freedom to Farm Act (HB 1150), and a bill...

Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions

4/8/2022
Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff

No More WE in Sales!

3/24/2022
This one word is costing you A LOT! Stop saying "WE" and learn why in this video!

How to Become a Successful Sales Person: A Conversation with Philip Kennedy

2/24/2022
Good salespeople can progress to greatness by being adaptable when working with customers, constantly looking for opportunities and learning about new trends and technologies, says Philip Kennedy, vice president of sales at CADY.

What trends will influence dairy innovation in 2022?

2/1/2022
Dairy processors could take steps to improve the quality, taste, and sustainability of their products to remain ahead of the competition and meet rising consumer expectations.

Want to Enhance Your Website? Think Like a Content Storyteller

1/20/2022
Shift7 Digital CEO Andrew Walker explains why the "product, product, product" mentality won’t take your distribution website to the next level.

3 Skills New Managers Need to Succeed

1/3/2022
Leaders often mistakenly presume that managers are already trained and proficient at rolling out changes with their teams.
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The difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel are the chemical properties. The key difference is that 316 has the addition of 2-3% molybdenum to the stainless steel. The addition of Molybdenum helps some applications due to the increased corrosion resistance, particularly to chlorides.

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