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.

*Press releases*
Date	Title
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