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A supplier hits a capacity problem it didn't see coming, and an order doesn't land on time. A product recall is triggered by a suspected contamination issu... [Continue Reading](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/supply-chain-resilience-food-procurement-guide) [![Foods Connected Acquires HarvestMark Quality Insights Platform](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/hubfs/FOODS%20CONNECTED%20AQUISTION%20-%20DESIGN%20ASSETS%20-%20AUGUST%202026.png)](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/resources/foods-connected-acquires-harvestmark) 3 min read [Company News](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/tag/company-news) ##### [Foods Connected Acquires HarvestMark Quality Insights Platform](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/resources/foods-connected-acquires-harvestmark) By [Foods Connected](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/author/foods-connected) on 12/08/2026 Foods Connected Acquires HarvestMark Quality Insights Platform from iFoodDS, Expanding Quality and Food Safety Capabilities in North America and Australia. 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