In Mintel’s 2024 “Salty Snacks report," 30% of consumers said that they seek out new flavors, 35% of them said that they would consider purchasing more salty snacks if there were more interesting flavors, and 29% agreed that it’s fun to try snacks with unusual flavors.
Ensuring food safety in fresh food retailing necessitates collaborative efforts and partnerships among stakeholders, including retailers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers.
In the era of digitalization and technological advancement, the future of food safety in fresh food retailing is intricately intertwined with innovation.
Some changes to food safety regulations and processes that could be afoot following full deployment of FSMA Section 204 include a more risk-based approach to food safety management.
The Relex approach includes determining the necessary safety stock, projecting future spoilage risk, and accurately estimating the inventory position of challenging items like fruits and vegetables.
The commitment, highlighted by partnerships with FrieslandCampina and other companies, aligns with the corporation’s goal to cut emissions by 50% by 2030, as measured against a 2015 baseline.