Knowledge is power and we believe furthering education can open the door to opportunities with us and beyond. Congrats to our 2024 scholarship winners! Head to the blog at borderfoods.com to view the complete list of recipients.
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Hi guys, we're here today to give away a Border Food Scholarship award. Follow me. Congratulations. I was definitely super surprised. I didn't expect that at all. My GM in my area code, which was telling me that there was this big surprise coming in, but I did not expect it was going to be the scholarship at all. Our scholarship program at Border Foods is an exciting way that we get to give back to our employees and let them continue to pursue their dreams and passions means a lot to me. I just became an RA at college too and with this grant. I'm going to have my second year fully paid as well. To me, it just opens up so many opportunities for me and I'm just so grateful because I feel like it doesn't it? It allows me to really like dive into my dream and my passions. It's a simple application process. It really does make a huge difference for some of the kids that I've seen. A lot of different employees really benefit from the program and go on to graduate and do great things. I would say just do it. I didn't think that I had a chance of win. Here I am winning it twice. So I would say just put in the application. There's literally nothing to lose so go for it. You'll never know what's going to happen and either you don't win. Bummer. It's OK, at least you tried and you do win. And then you like get money and you have all these new opportunities for you. And definitely feels good that even though I'm stressing over college and I'm still coming back to work, that Taco Bell is also supporting me to keep pursuing my degree.
Say hello to another smashing safety-focussed sponsor: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners 👋
Headquartered in Sydney (just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Summit's home in Wollongong!) and with bottling and/or distribution facilities in every state and territory in Australia, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the largest bottlers and distributors of ready-to-drink beverages in Australia.
Their portfolio includes some of our drink fridges' favourites like Fanta, Sprite, and Kirks (anyone for Portello? 🥤🤗).
Creating these delicious beverages is not possible without their people. Their safety-first culture strives to achieve and maintain a Zero Harm workplace for all staff and visitors. And, as the world of safety continues to evolve, companies like Coca-Cola Europacific Partners continue to evolve with it, ensuring they invest in training and learning (in case you didn't know the Global Safety Innovation Summit 2024 is THE place to keep up that innovative safety thinking!).
Thanks for coming on board as a Silver Sponsor, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Cheers to you 🥂
Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gqwgdaCJ
P.S. - Have you checked out the full Summit program yet? It's a ripper! https://lnkd.in/e6BPczjC#GlobalSafetyInnovationSummit#LearnEvolveGrowTogether#GSIS2024
Congratulations Importaco // Mónica Molero Monfort for completing your culture assessment with Culture Excellence.
Importaco, founded in 1940, is a leading company in the food and natural drinks industry, specialising in the commercialization of nuts and mineral water. It is committed to quality, innovation and sustainability to improve people's health by promoting responsible production and consumption. At Importaco, the company aims to contribute to social well-being by offering products with a high nutritional profile that enhance health and demonstrate respect for the environment. Importaco emphasizes the importance of partnering with like-minded companies who share this perspective, such as Besana, an Italian company that became part of the Importaco Group in 2020. Besana boasts over 100 years of history and offers a diverse range of natural products, including various nuts such as cashews, almonds, and hazelnuts, along with seeds.
With thanks to Bertrand Emond and the Campden BRI team for your support.
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As a proud Italian, I cook quite well and love to eat even better. #Food is important to me also as a moment to share my #time with others. Over the years, I have had the fortune to translate this personal interest into a professional one by working and collaborating with both Italian and foreign entities involved in food production or the manufacturing of machinery for the food & #beverage industry. In conversations with many of them, I've come to understand how crucial it is for #consumers today to consider not only the #quality of the final product but also the quality of the entire production chain and sustainability throughout the food transformation process.
It's not just about the end product being good and healthy; it's also about knowing how and where it is produced. In my work, I have chosen to approach the food & beverage industry with an #ecosystem mindset, exploring differences, similarities, and convergences among companies operating in this vast market.
It is in this context that I will be attending Anuga Foodtec in Cologne on March 21 and 22. #Italy is well-represented by many entities, and during those days, I am interested in connecting with industry leaders to exchange thoughts on market trends and the challenges faced by companies in this field.
Let's meet and connect at Anuga Foodtech in Cologne.
Anuga FoodTec is the most important information and business platform for new concepts and innovative developments in the international food and beverage industry. It is the world's only supplier fair that competently covers all aspects of food and beverage production - from process technology and filling and packaging technology to food safety, packaging, digitalisation and intralogistics.
🟡Europe’s Tastiest Superpower: eAmbrosia🟡
The answer lies in its deep-rooted traditions and the unparalleled quality of its food and drinks. 🍽️ At the heart of preserving this excellence is eAmbrosia, the EU's legal register of geographical indications for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine, and spirit drinks.🧀🍖🍷 #TasteEurope
🍇eAmbrosia is more than just a database; it’s a gateway to the finest European products. It offers direct access to comprehensive information on all registered geographical indications, including legal protections and product specifications. With eAmbrosia, you can explore the rich heritage and distinctive qualities of Europe's most celebrated foods and beverages.
🔵Ensuring Quality and Authenticity🔵
For over three decades, the EU’s quality schemes have safeguarded our gastronomic treasures. Here's how we continue to uphold this standard:
⭐ Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
⭐ Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
⭐ Geographical Indication (GI)
These labels ensure that the origins and production methods of our beloved delicacies remain authentic, benefiting both European producers and discerning consumers like you.
🟣Recent Enhancements🟣
As of May, the EU has made significant improvements to these schemes:
Simplified and Stronger Rules: Unified regulations to streamline processes.
Recognized Producer Groups: Empowering producers with a collective voice.
Enhanced Fraud Protection: Ensuring integrity and trust in the marketplace.
Sustainability Incentives: Encouraging environmentally friendly practices.
These updates not only reward producers for their exceptional products but also provide stronger guarantees for you, the ultimate tastemaker.
🟠Embark on a Sensory Adventure🟠
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a sensory journey of Europe’s finest? Discover the treasures of eAmbrosia and explore the diverse array of protected products. Here are the top four EU countries with the most registered geographical indications as of July 2024:
🇮🇹 Burrata di Andria
🇫🇷 Huître de Normandie
🇪🇸 Jamón de Serrano
🇬🇷 Φέτα / Feta
🍴Indulge in the flavors of Europe and celebrate the culinary heritage that sets it apart. Your adventure awaits! Explore more at eAmbrosia: https://lnkd.in/ekwkiPD8#eAmbrosia#EuropeanExcellence#CulinaryHeritage#TasteEurope#FoodQuality#Authenticity
Empowering growth at Paradise Foods! 🌱💼 Our recent Documented Information Procedure Awareness sessions, led by Carlos Sawa, have equipped our teams in Kawai, Hunta, and Taraka with invaluable insights into effective documentation practices.
Read full article: https://lnkd.in/g4Y3Q3ix#ParadiseFoods#GrowthMindset#ContinuousImprovement#Awareness
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, we are delighted to celebrate the incredible women – such as Rachael Telfer, our Corporate Quality Vendor and Systems Manager – at The Arnott’s Group. Rachael embodies this year's theme through her leadership and dedication to excellence in the industry.
Rachael is our Corporate Quality Vendor and Systems Manager at The Arnott’s Group and is instrumental in overseeing our regional vendor program for our thermal and bakery networks across the Asia Pacific region and corporate quality for Australia and New Zealand.
Rachael’s team ensures that the highest standards are implemented for The Arnott’s Group vendors and across our internal systems to create delicious moments.
Rachael shares “My passion for the food industry sparked in high school during a food science class. I went on to study Food Technology at university, and I’ve been fortunate to build a career in quality roles for the past 30 years.”
“I love working in the food manufacturing industry – after all, everyone needs to eat. What I love most about my role is collaborating with vendors on their standards and seeing the improvements that benefit their business and ours.
“The diversity of my work is exhilarating. One week I could be auditing a farm packing shed for fresh vegetables for our soups, and the next, working with our Product Development and Regulatory team on ingredients for the next big project.”
“Being a part of The Arnott’s Group team is not just about working in a great environment; it’s about making a difference. And let’s not forget the perks – like the gluten-free Tim Tams!”
Rachael’s advice for women starting their career…
"Embarking on your professional journey can be both exciting and challenging. My key piece of advice is to embrace every learning opportunity that comes your way. The food industry, like many others, is constantly evolving, so staying curious and open to new experiences is crucial. Don't be afraid to ask questions, seek mentorship, and take on projects that push you out of your comfort zone.”
#IWD#InternationalWomensDay#TheArnottsGroupWay#PeoplePridePerformance#DeliciousMoments
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The economic headwinds, inflation and high-interest rate environment have claimed many victims across sectors, and the agri-food tech sector has not been spared.
Over the past 8 years, the agri-food tech sector in Singapore has grown rapidly. Passionate individuals, investors, NGOs and government agencies rallied to grow an ecosystem that could bring significant economic benefits and positive social and environmental impacts.
Singapore's journey to develop the agri-food tech sector is laudable especially if we measure how rapidly we fostered development in this sector, from policy innovations, investments, startup development and a wide spectrum of business models created. Essentially, Singapore’s endeavour is a rapid prototype at a national level.
Failure is to be expected and failing is both instrumental and informative to enable long-term success. Hopefully, we can continue to grow into a society that embraces failure and supports the entrepreneurship spirit.
At the end of the day, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
#agrifoodtech#foodtech
“A winner is just a loser who tried once more”
George M. Moore
I received messages of scorn and mockery but I am not bitter. In fact I’m privileged and grateful for the opportunity and hope this post will share a different perspective.
The reality of working in innovative industries is that it is really (emphasize really) difficult. It took guts to join GOOD Meat Asia as employee number 1 to try and turn a pipe dream into something meaningful and tangible. Even with the support of my wife, Kelly Wong , I knew the business of cultivating meat would be an incredibly long road.
Along the way, I found 20 talented gentlewomen and gentlemen, who in spite of knowing with clarity and experience the difficulty of the task at hand, still committed their time and energies to solving the challenges. We built a great team and delivered on everything we set out to do through Singapore. It must also be said with the incredible support of partners and stakeholders including the Singapore government. It is definitely very painful to be on a path of traction only to still end up in “failure”, but that’s the unvarnished reality of the start-up world. The first movers in a nascent industry oftentimes face a first-mover disadvantage.
The chapter may have paused but the story has hardly ended. Many people including myself are still actively working on the challenges not because success is guaranteed, but because the mission is worth working on. I wouldn’t write GOOD Meat off either, they may well find a different path to continue their journey.
After all a winner is …
🤩 Happy to share that my application to the New Product Development Training organised by EIT Food was accepted! 🤩
First course is next week! 😱 Can't wait to engage with industry experts and fellow professionals in the food sector! 🥳
👉👉👉 New experience and skills I´ll gain will 💯definitely spice up the trainings I organize for companies in Potravinářské školení. 🙌
#NewProductDevelopment#EITFood#AltProtein
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3moCongrats to all the scholarship winners. Well deserved.