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The NPD landscape continues... [Continue Reading](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/september-december-2024-npd-releases) [![The importance of good manufacturing practice for food safety](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/hubfs/Blog%20Imagery%20(PI%20AUTOMATED)/Blog%20Headers/shutterstock_2474442759.jpg)](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/gmp-in-food-industry) 22 min read [Supply Chain Management](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/tag/supply-chain-management) [Food Safety & Quality](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/tag/food-safety-quality) ##### [The importance of good manufacturing practice for food safety](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/gmp-in-food-industry) By [Greer McNally](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/author/greer-mcnally) on 30/09/2024 Our experts provide a comprehensive guide to how Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) ensures the highest standards of food safety and quality. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the food ind... [Continue Reading](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/gmp-in-food-industry) [![AI in procurement: what are the benefits for the food industry? ](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/hubfs/Blog%20Imagery%20(PI%20AUTOMATED)/Blog%20Headers/shutterstock_2337070637.jpg)](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/ai-in-food-procurement-what-are-the-benefits) 12 min read [Procurement](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/tag/procurement) [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) [Food Safety & Quality](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/tag/food-safety-quality) ##### [AI in procurement: what are the benefits for the food industry? ](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/ai-in-food-procurement-what-are-the-benefits) By [Greer McNally](https://blog.foodsconnected.com/author/greer-mcnally) on 10/09/2024 Can artificial intelligence enhance procurement by expediting key tasks and allowing for more informed decision-making? 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