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How Resilient Is America's Food Supply Chain?
US food supply chains face significant national security risks from climate change, weather disruptions, and heavy import dependencies. University research reveals serious structural vulnerabilities requiring advanced technology and improved decision-making from manufacturers, government, and consumers.
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Combating Malnutrition with Science
The global population is expected to reach 10.3 billion people, while climate change continues to threaten food production more and more. Scientists propose a new green revolution using alternative proteins, genetics, and artificial intelligence to address malnutrition and overcome consumer acceptance challenges.
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New Food Dye Restrictions Highlight The Growing Value Of Portfolio Optimization: Forbes Technology Council
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3, giving companies until 2027 to phase out. This exemplifies why businesses need agility and advanced analytics to navigate regulatory changes, supply disruptions, and economic uncertainty successfully.
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Why Supply Chain Decision-making Is So Challenging
Supply chains remain broken primarily due to lack of trust and collaboration between companies and internal departments, not technology limitations. While AI advances may help, human collaboration still remains essential.
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Processed Food and the Supply Chain
The debate over processed and ultra-processed foods is overly simplistic. While some UPFs pose health risks, processing itself isn't inherently bad—it's about nutritional content and ingredients, not manufacturing methods.
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Securing Global Food Chains as the Climate Changes
Climate change threatens global food security through extreme weather, drought, and changing rainfall patterns. Agricultural yields are declining, requiring urgent climate adaptation measures, biodiversity preservation, and AI-powered supply chain optimization to prevent widespread famine by 2050.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Retail Reset
The retail sector is facing significant disruption, necessitating a "retail reset." Challenges include changing consumer behaviors, supply chain issues, and intense competition. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a crucial tool for retailers to optimize operations, personalize experiences, and stay competitive in this evolving landscape.
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Price Controls Aren’t the Answer to High Food Prices
This article discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's proposal to ban "price gouging" in the food industry. It examines industry reactions, economic factors affecting food prices, and criticisms of the plan as potential price control policy.
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Food Inflation, Conclusion: Brands and Grocers Try to Win Back Consumer Loyalty
This article examines how brands and grocers are responding to changing consumer behavior due to high food prices. It highlights strategies such as lowering prices, enhancing loyalty programs, focusing on private labels, and tailoring approaches based on store types to regain customer loyalty.
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Food Inflation, Part Two: Consumers React to High Food Prices
This article discusses how high food prices are affecting consumer behavior and loyalty. It highlights the shift towards cheaper alternatives, including store brands, and how retailers and brands are responding through loyalty programs and AI-driven personalization to regain consumer trust.