Ready to catch up on the latest in the food and beverage industry? Our top 5 articles for September include a Q&A on employee engagement, a look at how consumers are “breaking the rules” with the latest food trends, and an exploration of the benefits of localized sustainable packaging.

#1. Making an Impact vs. Doing a Task: Q&A on Employee Engagement with QAD Redzone’s Zack Sosebee

This interview with Zack Sosebee, SVP of Operations at QAD Redzone, touches on various topics related to employee engagement. Sosebee shares that employees are engaged when they are recognized, appreciate their role, and want to do a good job. He also shares the adverse effects of low engagement and provides tips on attracting Gen Z workers to manufacturing.

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#2. Today’s Food Trends Are Breaking the Rules: McKinney 2023 Food Trends Report

Consumers’ food choices have been leaning toward a “no-rules” macro-trend. According to McKinney’s recent Food Trends Report, consumers are taking more risks with their food and turning to online influencers for guidance, which could spread misinformation as well as confusion. Additionally, technological advances are preparing us for a more challenging future of food production.

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#3. The 4 Perks of Implementing Digitalization and Automation in the Food Packaging Industry

Guest Author Eric Whitley of L2L highlights the improvements digitalization and automation present to food packaging businesses, including streamlined packaging processes and resource optimization, and discusses how technological advancements are preparing the industry to be more efficient and sustainable.

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#4. Nestlé Holds Its Position as the Most Valuable Food Brand: Brand Finance

Nestlé was once again named the world’s most valuable food brand in Brand Finance’s latest annual report. Other food and beverage brands that made the 2023 report were Hershey, which kept its ranking as the world’s strongest food brand, and Healthy Choice, among others.

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#5. Localized Sustainable Packaging: A True “Virtuous Cycle” for Manufacturers

Guest author Daphna Nissenbaum of TIPA Corp. discusses the increasing demand for sustainability from consumers and why using more environmentally-friendly packaging, as well as making sure sustainable packaging is sourced close to wher it will be used, are promising sustainable solutions.