Smarter and Safer Food Systems: What's Next?

Countries that at one time seemed distant are now primary sources of our food supply. As our food choices grow, so do consumers' desire for detailed information on the foods they purchase. Now is the time for all the players in the food industry to rebuild consumer confidence by modernizing the global supply chain to improve the production, safety and quality of food globally. IBM and its Business Partners are developing smart technologies that allow growers, manufacturers, retailers, consumers, and government agencies to connect more closely with their customers and trading partners to ensure a safer food supply.

*News releases*
Date	Title
04 Oct 2012	IBM Analytics Seeds International Growth for Delegat’s Wine Estate
09 Aug 2012	Leading Egyptian Dairy and Juice Manufacturer and Distributor Increases Business Efficiencies Through IBM Integrated Solutions
20 Jun 2012	British Columbia Egg Marketing Board boosts food safety and improves operations with business analytics
17 Jan 2012	Newly Weds Foods Serves Up Culinary Delights With IBM SmartCloud
18 Oct 2011	Cherry Central Turns to IBM to Ensure Food Safety for Consumers
15 Dec 2011	Made in IBM Labs: China’s Shandong Province Teams with IBM to Improve Safety of Pork
21 Jul 2010	Smarter Farming: California's Sun World Transforms Produce Business with IBM Technology
26 Mar 2010	IBM, FXA and Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture Join Forces on Global Food Safety
24 Jun 2009	Less Than 20% Of Consumers Trust Food They Buy Is Safe and Healthy, IBM Survey Reveals
18 May 2009	IBM, Government of Vietnam and FXA Group Join Forces to Ensure Global Seafood Safety
11 Dec 2008	IBM Survey Reveals Erosion of Trust and Confidence in Food Retailers and Manufacturers Grows Internationally
25 Nov 2008	IBM and Province of Manitoba Build System to Give Food a Digital Passport
13 Nov 2008	IBM Extends Capabilities of Traceability Solution With Cognos Business Intelligence Software
06 Nov 2008	Retailer METRO Group Selects IBM Traceability Solution to Manage Product Expiration Dates, Get Promotional Items Onto Store Shelves Sooner
09 Jul 2008	IBM and Matiq to Develop First of a Kind Tracking Solution for the Norwegian Food Industry
07 Apr 2008	IBM Offers New Capabilities for Cross-Enterprise Sensor Solutions

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Food, wine and analytics: The perfect order Infographic

Date added: 04 Oct 2012

Harvesting data improves supply, safety and sustainability. (Credit: IBM)

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Oyster Bay Wines, by Delegat's Wine Estate

Date added: 04 Oct 2012

Delegat's uses IBM analytics to better understand and use data on grape growth, wine production and sales. (Credit: Delegat's Wine Estate)

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Delegat's Wine Estates: The Vineyards

Date added: 04 Oct 2012

Delegat's once relied on a tangled vine of spreadsheets for its data. The winery now uses IBM analytics to grow its thirsty customer base across the globe. (Credit: Delegat's Wine Estate)

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