As the grocery fresh perimeter continues to evolve due to changes brought on by COVID, reimagining convenience and enhancing prepared foods departments provides food retailers an opportunity to rethink the shopping experience and to better meet consumers’ needs.
Aiming to reduce refrigerant emissions under the US Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill program, Whole Foods Market has adopted Honeywell’s Solstice N40 (R-448A) lower global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant in the retailer’s US stores.
Deli cheeses, several produce commodities, fresh seafood and deli salads are among the foods that will be subjected to a more thorough traceability protocol under new proposed federal government regulations.
As food safety becomes more and more important to consumers and to everyone along the supply chain, high-tech developments are playing an increasingly central role in ensuring that the foods we eat are as safe as they can possibly be.