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Processing News Roundup 11/7: Smart Data Use, Bakery Glaze Facility, Walmart RFID for Fresh Foods

Find the latest in CPG processing with this news roundup, including strategies for targeted data, a first-in-the-U.S. bakery glaze facility, and Walmart's deployment of RFID in fresh food categories.

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Do you know what's new in food and beverage processing this week? Watch this quick video to find out, and click the links below to learn more about each story.

  • Story One: How processors can gather and utilize targeted data.
  • Story Two: Puratos USA opens a first-in-the-U.S. bakery glaze production plant.
  • Story Three: Walmart deploys Avery Dennison RFID technology for fresh foods.

On the go, but still looking for CPG processing news and insights? Tune into the Through the Line podcast at ProFood World or on your favorite podcast provider.

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Hi, I’m Casey with ProFood World, and here are three topics you won’t want to miss for this week.

First, we explored how CPGs can make better use of plant data. Rather than make costly investments in better data collection, this piece offers practical tips for how processors can better identify and utilize data that’s already available.

Next, Puratos USA has opened a new plant in New Jersey, exclusively dedicated to bakery glaze production. It’s the first facility of its kind in the U.S., and its star product Sunset Glaze offers a plant-based alternative to egg wash.

And finally, Walmart is deploying Avery Dennison RFID technology in fresh food categories like bakery, meat, and deli. The digital labels will help Walmart associates to track inventory faster and more accurately and reduce food waste.

You can find each of these stories linked here or on ProFoodWorld.com. And if you’re looking for processing insights on the go, don’t forget to check out the Through the Line Podcast on your favorite provider.

Thanks for watching – follow us on LinkedIn for more news and insights in food and beverage processing.

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