Sourcing - Surch Foods

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9 days ago

Common Packaging Failures and How to Avoid Them

Every year, millions of dollars in food products are lost. Not because of poor recipes or bad ingredients, but because of the box, film, or wrapper they came in...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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13 days ago

Packaging Manufacturing Sourcing

Designing Packaging That Holds Up in Shipping

Most people give packaging about three seconds of attention yet those three seconds represent the end result of decisions made across regulatory compliance, str...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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January 30, 2026

Sourcing Experts, Advisors and Service Providers

Smarter Supply Chains: How Food Experts Boost Quality and Profits

Ever wondered why the fresh produce on your plate sometimes feels like it's traveled through time machines rather than supply chains? In an industry where one-t...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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January 23, 2026

Buyers Sourcing

Food Buyer Playbook 2026: AI, Sustainability & What Shoppers Want Now

In 2026, a food buyer will spend 40% less time on routine procurement tasks, yet deliver 21% higher productivity for their organization. This isn't science fict...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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January 20, 2026

Buyers Sourcing

10 Game-Changing Procurement Strategies for Food Manufacturers

Did you know that Canadian institutions spend over $23 billion annually on food procurement, yet only a fraction prioritizes nutrition in their sourcing decisio...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

January 5, 2026

Sourcing Supplier Spotlight:

Understanding Food Fraud: Why Authenticity Matters More Than Ever

We've all been there - standing in the grocery aisle, reading a label that promises "100% pure honey" or "single-origin arabica coffee," and trusting that what ...

Deleo de Leonardis

CEO and Co-Founder of Purity-IQ

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December 22, 2025

Experts, Advisors and Service Providers Sourcing

How Industry Experts Strengthen Operations and Reduce Risk

Ever wondered why the fresh produce on your plate sometimes feels like it's traveled through time machines rather than supply chains? In an industry where one-t...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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October 20, 2025

Buyers Sourcing

Local vs. Global Sourcing: Striking the Right Balance

Sourcing ingredients and products in the food industry isn’t as simple as picking the cheapest supplier or the closest farm. Buyers today are juggling multiple ...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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October 17, 2025

Buyers Sourcing

How to Evaluate New Suppliers in 30 Minutes or Less

Finding a new supplier can feel like navigating a maze. Between product specs, certifications, lead times, and price points, it’s easy to spend hours-or even da...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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October 17, 2025

Experts, Advisors and Service Providers Sourcing Trends

How Food Industry Experts Unlock Global Growth

Did you know that 94% of food businesses fail within their first international market entry? In a world where culinary boundaries are constantly blurring, the g...

Sylvia Bennett

Co-Founder Surch Foods

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