Top 10 Challenges for Food Manufacturers
Food safety: Jeff Chilton identifies 10 key challenges that food manufacturers face, based on his 30+ years of food industry experience.
The System
Explore the SystemCase Study
Tandem Foods Experiences 80% Reduction in Accidents
See how Tandem Foods used the Intertek Alchemy Frontline Performance System to help reduce accidents, lower employee turnover, address skill gaps, and fill specialized positions.

Results
Case Study
How Mars cut training time by 50%
Mars Santa Catarina cut total training time by 50 to 60%, reduced onboarding from two days to one, and manages 15+ compliance audits annually with confidence across 800+ associates and two 12-hour shifts.

Resources
eBook
The Breakpoints framework: less risk, more consistency.
Spot the places your operation is exposed, before they cost you a shift, an audit, or a recall.

Case Study
How Hill’s accelerated workforce development to meet rapid production expansion
Hill’s Pet revamped its new hire and operator technical training while expanding its workforce at same time. The results include a 30% reduction in quality holds, faster changeover times, and turnover that’s “almost non-existent.”

By the numbers
60%
of food manufacturers
use Alchemy’s Frontline Performance System.
Food safety: Jeff Chilton identifies 10 key challenges that food manufacturers face, based on his 30+ years of food industry experience.
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