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Securing the Essential Minerals Supply Chain: Part One
China dominates global essential minerals refining despite the abundance of supplies elsewhere. Recent export restrictions highlight the weaponization of this strategic dominance. Short-term alternatives remain limited; long-term solutions require significant investment in domestic processing infrastructure.
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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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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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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.
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Why CPG Leaders Must Separate the Wheat from Chaff for True AI-Powered Revenue Growth Optimization
In this recent article, featured on Unite.AI, I discuss the critical need for CPG companies to optimize revenue growth amid market uncertainties. True optimization requires sophisticated mathematics and AI tools that can handle real-world complexity, not just traditional forecasting or generative AI. Understanding these distinctions is key to success. To read the original article, click here: https://bit.ly/4b5Btku
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Food Inflation, Part One: High Food Prices Could Impact National Elections
Despite overall economic improvements, high food prices continue to impact consumer sentiment negatively. The article discusses the disconnect between economic indicators and public perception, highlighting how grocery costs could significantly influence the upcoming presidential election and consumer behavior.
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World Food Safety Day 2024
World Food Safety Day, celebrated on June 7, highlights the importance of food safety across the global supply chain. The 2024 theme, "Prepare for the Unexpected," emphasizes readiness for food safety incidents and encourages participation from all stakeholders.