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Across the world, conversations about food, health, and sustainability are intensifying, and November has become a pivotal moment in that dialogue. As new global reports emphasize the connection between agriculture, nutrition, and climate resilience, organizations like Food Enterprise Solutions (FES)  are showing what it looks like to turn global goals into practical, enterprise-driven solutions.  A Critical Time for Food Enterprises   The challenges facing food systems are l

The Women in Supply Chain Forum , taking place November 18–20, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, celebrates the women who are shaping the future of supply chains. This event brings together leaders from logistics, operations, and business innovation under the theme “Women on the Rise: Strengthening Leadership Pipelines.”   At Food Enterprise Solutions (FES) , we recognize that empowering women throughout the supply chain is critical to building more resilient and equitable food s

American inspections of foreign food facilities have fallen to historic lows. Budget cuts under the Trump administration reduced the number of inspections for facilities that produce everything from crawfish to cookies for the U.S. market. This decline weakens both U.S. and global food safety and increases the risk of outbreaks. Foreign products have been increasingly linked to outbreaks of foodborne illness. In recent years, FDA investigators have uncovered disturbing lapses

It was an energizing day recently at GWU with Food Tank and the Global Food Institute, exploring how policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship intersect to strengthen our food system. The insights shared reaffirmed why FES’s mission—to help food businesses grow responsibly and deliver safer, healthier food—is more relevant than ever.     Why This Matters to FES      Food Enterprise Solutions (FES) participated in the 1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit, co-hosted by

The Food as Medicine Policy & Research Summit (October 27–28, 2025)  brought together leaders across government, healthcare, academia, and the private sector to explore one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to integrate nutrition, health, and policy to create healthier, more equitable food systems.  Hosted in Arlington, Virginia, this year’s summit featured speakers such as Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter , Congresswoman Chellie Pingree , and experts from organ

The 2025 Food Safety Consortium Conference  is set to take place from October 19–21, 2025 , at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The event will bring together food safety professionals, regulators, scientists, and industry leaders from around the world to discuss how to strengthen food safety systems through innovation, collaboration, and science-based solutions.  Hosted annually, the Food Safety Consortium is a premier gathering for those working to improv

On September 29, 2025 , the world marked the 6th International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) , a call to action led by...

In November 2024, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted the  Guidelines for Food Hygiene Control Measures in Traditional Markets for...

At Food Enterprise Solutions (FES), we believe that sustainable progress in food systems starts small, often with local entrepreneurs...

The food industry is increasingly shaped by the intersection of innovation, technology, and  public health. As new demands emerge from...

Sustainability has become a driving force in the global food system. As environmental challenges grow and consumers demand more...

The food industry is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by changing consumer  expectations, new business models, and bold...