B and D Foods was founded in 1972 in Boise, Idaho, to supply their signature “Finger Steaks” to a regional chain of fast-food restaurants. Over the years, they have grown their product line to include a variety of fully cooked battered whole-muscle meats. Many of B and D Foods’ clients were asking for shelf-life data that could either substantiate a new product’s useful life or offer evidence for the frequently encountered request to extend shelf life for existing inventory. They also wanted to expand distribution. TechHelp - Idaho Manufacturing Specialists, part of the MEP National Network™, worked with B and D Foods to develop a methodology that would solve both problems simultaneously. TechHelp engaged with the research and development group at B and D Foods to help them develop an internal shelf-life program, including longitudinal sensory measurements of finished product. This made it possible to quickly provide uniform product quality across their entire supply chain, ensure existing customer satisfaction, and qualify new production for new customer accounts. The connection with TechHelp resulted in significant impacts for B and D Foods including: ✅ $6,400,000 in new or retained sales ✅ 85 created or retained jobs ✅ $16,700,000 in new investment ✅ $6,900,000 in cost savings Read the full success story: https://lnkd.in/errcCYYR #MEPNationalNetwork #manufacturing #manufacturers #FoodIndustry
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This week at FDL Cheese, I had the chance to get hands-on in our production line and see how our grated cheese is processed from start to finish. 🧀 It was a great reminder of how important it is to understand the business you work in from top to bottom. Seeing the detail, hard work, and precision that goes into production gives you a whole new perspective. Whether you’re in sales, operations, or management, truly knowing the process behind the product strengthens your ability to communicate value to customers. For those in sales, especially, this level of insight helps build trust. Understanding the product at its core means you can confidently answer questions, offer solutions, and better align what we do with the needs of our customers. Taking the time to learn different parts of the business not only makes you more informed, but it also helps you connect the dots between production, operations, and customer expectations. Knowledge is key to better relationships and better results. (That said, I may have doubled my usual coffee intake to keep up with those early starts! ☕️😅) #ProductionExperience #FDLCheese #BusinessInsight #FromTopToBottom #ContinuousLearning #GratedCheeseSupplier
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We have a new food manufacturing facility! Here are a few of the things we are especially excited about. #foodmanufacturing #leanmanufacturing
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The news that fast-food giant Wendy's is instituting dynamic pricing illustrates how important #pricing is to your business and market perception. Initial reporting that mischaracterized dynamic pricing as surge pricing made waves online and elicited emotional responses from customers. While the company has since clarified that it would not be raising prices as demand increases, there are lessons to learn and insights to glean from the uproar. Check out this blog post for reactions from pricing experts on dynamic pricing being used in the fast-food industry and the importance of getting your messaging right 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKfuT8dW #dynamicpricing #customerengagement #pricingstrategy #pricingstrategies #fastfood #surgepricing #pricing #socialmedia #reactions
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Fanshawe CRI is proud to share this video highlight of a research project we conducted for Cedar Valley: production process mapping and analysis. Founded by Ameen Fadael, at the age of 16 in Lakeshore, Ontario, Cedar Valley began with the creation of Canada’s first bottled Fattoush salad dressing. With a small grant from Ameen’s school board and his mom’s signature recipe, he had all he needed to begin his venture. Fast forward to today, Cedar Valley’s line of salad dressings and pita chips are sold in major retailers across Canada such as Sobeys, Whole Foods Market, and Amazon. *** The challenge: Cedar Valley’s increase in market demand was putting pressure on their production operations and ability to meet large orders. Cedar Valley needed a production map and analysis to quantify what it looked like to scale up and add production infrastructure. The result: The research team at Fanshawe: • Analyzed and mapped the cost of each production stage for six pita chips produced by Cedar Valley • Identified efficiency improvements, how to better manage human resources, and scheduling of operations • Recommended two new food processing equipment upgrades to introduce automation for consistency and product quality *We acknowledge the support of the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation (SONAMI) for this project. Learn more about Cedar Valley at: https://lnkd.in/gf36t2DX To learn more about what Fanshawe CRI can do for your business, visit www.fanshawec.ca/research #UnlockingInnovation #appliedresearch #foodinnovation
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