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Food for Thought: Sustainability & Social Responsibility

In the ninth episode of FOOD FOR THOUGHT, Foa & Son’s Michael Lieberman welcomed seafood industry thought leader and innovator, Richard Stavis for a discussion of sustainability and social responsibility in the seafood industry. “Sustainability used to be just about whether there was going to be enough fish,” Stavis recalled…

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Food for Thought: FDA Traceability with Dana Bartholomew

“It’s not your supplier’s responsibility,” said Dana Bartholomew of Legit Fish during a recent episode of FOOD FOR THOUGHT. “Everybody in the supply chain has to take ownership of how they’re handling the product,” he continued. “How are they bringing solutions to the customer? This is a wave. It’s a…

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Food For Thought: Supply Chain Disruption With Greg Wank

In the wake of COVID-19, few industries were left unaffected. The Food & Beverage space is no exception. The global pandemic, and its impact on food and beverage supply chains, was the focus of discussion during a recent episode of Foa & Son Food & Beverage Practice Leader Michael Lieberman’s…

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Food For Thought: Container Loss & Prevention With Michael Hird

“When the Covid pandemic started, I thought lots of bad things were going to happen,” said Michael Hird of WK Webster during a recent episode of FOOD FOR THOUGHT. “I didn’t actually think that containers were going to fall off ships as a result of Covid,” he continued. “But essentially…

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Food for Thought Episode 3: Food Brands & Co-Man Risks

Food product entrepreneurs need to beware of the potential risks they face when partnering with co-manufacturers, co-packers and toll processors. One-third of food manufacturers don’t own their own plants. According to Melissa Facchina, CEO and founder of SIDDHI Operations, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based firm that provides operational and capital backing to...
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Food for Thought: Cyber Risk

A cyber attack targeting a food and beverage distribution business could shut down the entire operation, costing thousands of dollars in lost revenue. The recent hack of U.S. government agencies’ computer systems demonstrates that even the most fortified IT systems can be breached.  But food and beverage businesses that have...
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Foa & Son Pivots to Digital in 2020

Relationships are key to the insurance business. So when Covid-19 made in-person meetings rare, our team worked to maintain our commitment to our clients. Throughout the year, we found exciting ways to engage through the digital realm. At Foa & Son, we dedicate ourselves to providing expert guidance through good...
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Food for Thought: The Cold Chain

Cold storage has become a hot topic during the pandemic as vaccine manufacturers address the logistics of storing and shipping frozen vials to points of vaccination, but the food industry has long been concerned with the integrity of the “cold chain”. Because of their cold storage needs, all types of...
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