Tech innovation is impacting everything today, and it’s an exciting time for convenience stores. From kiosks and micromarkets to “limited selection” and “hyper” formats, non-traditional C-Stores are the fastest growing segment in the market. These new arrangements offer consumers and vendors a host of benefits.
Micromarkets are a nationwide phenomenon that is reinventing our conventional models of convenience in the foodservice industry. While not radically different from previous vending models, micromarkets promise consumers more access to fresh food and beverages in workplaces and living environments, typically with limited vending options.
In our previous post about home delivery, we looked at some of the reasons for the growth of home delivery service and the common food safety challenges associated with it.
From voluntary standards such as ISO 22000 to mandatory regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), there’s no escaping food safety laws and guidelines. At the same time, today’s demanding consumer wants proof that the foods they purchase are free of pathogens. Therefore, transparency and traceability are a must for the food industry.
As you’ve probably been reading in the headlines, home delivery is one of the hottest trends in the food services industry. Online shopping and delivery services such as Stop & Shop’s Peapod and AmazonFresh, report increasing numbers of customers every quarter. Innovative home meal kit companies like Blue Apron and HelloFresh, are taking off.
While many people consider digital food safety to be driven by technology, there are multiple non-technology drivers which will determine the real success of your program. We use The 3 Lenses of Digital Food Safety: People, Environment, and Process, to evaluate each program through 3 distinct dimensions.
