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At FEAST food works, we’ve redefined what co-packing should be. As brand owners ourselves, we experienced first-hand the lack of transparency, quality, and consistency in the industry, and we knew we had to make a change. That’s why we built FEAST food works — to provide co-packing services that prioritize our brand partners. How do we do it? By leveraging a tested and integrated platform that covers every aspect of food production and distribution. From glass jar and food service format packing to in-house recipe refinement, our FDA, USDA, and SQF-certified facility ensures top-tier quality. We also offer: • 3PL services, warehousing, fulfillment, assembly and kitting • Marketing support, from brand strategy to digital presence • National reach through all major distributors Our R&D, led by Gabriel Marchiony, accelerates recipe development while maintaining flexibility for brand partner input (see Slide 4 of our presentation for more details). We believe in open-door commercialization—come cook with us until your product is just right! FEAST food works: We make brands happen. #CoPacking #FoodIndustry #FEASTfoodworks #RandD #BrandStrategy #Innovation

Great article on how companies are empowering their frontline workers to increase productivity.

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

🚀📈We are ready to transform your packaging efficiency! Take it from our customers... Boyd Rose, co-owner of East Point Potatoes, shares how bag palletizers from our portfolio made a significant impact on their operations: "If you have a market you're going to supply, you have to be competitive. You have to be able to turn on a dime and do different things, do different pack sizes. The palletizers have certainly helped us do that," said Rose. From flexible packaging, filling and closing, end-of-line, labeling and more - Discover how our diverse range of packaging solutions can help you stay competitive and adaptable. Watch more videos and customer stories on our YouTube channels and explore our wide range of packaging solutions. https://hubs.ly/Q02JFYlD0 #CustomerSuccess #PackagingSolutions #PackagingInnovation #FoodPackaging

We have a new food manufacturing facility! Here are a few of the things we are especially excited about. #foodmanufacturing #leanmanufacturing

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

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

Time is Money: Save Both with RAWview! At RAWview, we know that time is money. That's why our inventAIRy XL system is designed to save you both by automating inventory management. Say goodbye to manual labor and costly errors! #Efficiency #Automation #InventoryManagement #RAWview#TimeIsMoney #EfficiencyBoost #AutomatedInventory #FoodAndBeverage

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

🚀 Exciting News from S&L Food Sales! 🚀 "We were old school," shares Chris Leitner, Partner & General Manager at S&L Food Sales. But old habits can't always keep up with modern demands. That's why we made a pivotal decision to innovate our paper picking process with hands-free barcode scanning by PickRight. Struggling with mis-picks, lengthy shifts, and decreasing morale, we knew it was time for a transformation. That's when we partnered with ProCat, and the results have been nothing short of phenomenal! 📈 Our order accuracy now soars at an impressive 99.7%, drastically reducing costly missteps and customer credits. 📉 Thanks to the seamless implementation of PickRight, our operations have streamlined, morale has skyrocketed, and our customers are happier than ever before. Curious about S&L Food Sales journey and the impact of PickRight by ProCat? Dive into our success story to discover how we evolved and why S&L Food Sales is now a leading distributor in our industry. Join us as we celebrate progress, efficiency, and the power of innovation! 💡 #PoweringPerformance #Innovation #SuccessStory #ProCat #ProCatDistributionTechnologies #PickRight #SupplyChain #Logistics #Distribution #InventoryManagement #Warehousing #Transportation #Procurement #SupplyChainManagement #DemandForecasting #Sourcing #Shipping #InventoryControl #ReverseLogistics #ColdChain #LastMileDelivery #Fulfillment #VendorManagement #FreightManagement #LeanManufacturing #JustInTime #WarehouseTech #InventoryManagement #WarehouseSoftware #SupplyChainTech #LogisticsSoftware #WarehouseAutomation #SmartWarehousing #DigitalSupplyChain #InventoryControl #WarehouseOps #DistributionSoftware #WarehouseEfficiency #InventoryOptimization #WarehouseSolutions #WarehouseAnalytics #FulfillmentTech #WarehouseIntegration #WMS #FoodDistribution #FoodLogistics #SupplyChainFood #DistributingFood #FoodSupplyChain #FoodTransportation #ColdChain #FoodStorage #FoodDelivery #FoodSafety #FreshFood #FoodService #PerishableGoods #FoodIndustry #FoodHandling #DistributionNetwork #FoodHub #FoodSecurity