In this episode, we peel back the layers on a topic that most people never think about: how bananas get from the farm to our tables.

(00:01:42) The Banana Ripening Process

(00:03:08) A Tale of Two Fruits

(00:12:10) Banana Trivia

(00:13:30) Home Hacks

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Our team just got back from the ReFED, Food Banks Canada, and Feed Ontario conferences, and we’re excited to share what we learned about fighting food waste.In this episode, we dive into the most important conversations happening in food loss and supply chain sustainability today. We cover the power of collaboration between food producers and food banks , the importance of getting ahead of new policies , and why smart logistics are a game-changer for sharing resources effectively. Join our conversation to hear actionable ideas and learn how we can work together to build a more sustainable food future.(00:00) Introduction(00:27) Provincial vs. National: Differing Views on Food Security(00:42) Comparing Conferences: The Focus of Feed Ontario vs. Food Banks Canada(04:13) A Global Movement: International Perspectives on Food Waste(05:14) A Multi-Scalar Problem: From Your Fridge to Global Policy(09:04) Breaking Down Silos: The Value of Industry Conferences(11:59) Key Takeaways & What Your Business Can Do Now(15:16) How LIDD Can Help

Go behind the headlines with Charles & David! This week, Ferrero Acquires Kellogs, Del Monte Files for Bankruptcy, Amazon Deploys It's 1 Millionth Robot, and Say Goodbye to De Minimis.

How do we move from awareness to action on food waste?Our non-profit consulting team joined leaders at the recent ReFED, Food Banks Canada, and Feed Ontario conferences to find out. Join Anna Gleason, Maria El Dahdah, and Georgina Morris as they sit down to share their biggest takeaways on the latest food waste solutions, from policy incentives and data-driven tech to the operational challenges facing food banks on the front lines.#FoodWaste #Sustainability #Solutions #FoodInsecurity #foodbanks

During the recent Supply Chain Canada 2025 National Conference in Alberta, Melanie Charles and Stephan Lauzon were inspired to explore a fundamental question: What is supply chain, and how do we best understand the various roles that contribute to this essential sector?

On this week's episode of It's the End of the Week, join Melanie & Stephan as they discuss key takeaways from the conference and share their insights on this topic ⬇️

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Food waste is one of the most pressing challenges in the modern supply chain. In the United States, no organization has been more instrumental in quantifying this issue and uniting stakeholders than ReFed. As the nation's leading authority on food waste, ReFed provides the data and insights that guide government, non-profit, and for-profit sectors toward meaningful action.

That’s why LIDD is thrilled to announce that in 2025, we have embarked on a sprawling research project with ReFed. Following a successful research collaboration in 2024, this new initiative is designed to tackle one of the biggest questions in the industry: How much food is lost within the manufacturing and distribution sectors, why is it lost, and what can we do about it? Our goal is to update the foundational data in ReFed's acclaimed Food Waste Monitor and, in the process, develop a robust framework of food waste solutions for the industry.

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Low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms are revolutionizing how businesses operate. Tools like Microsoft Power Apps give employees the power to create their own applications and automations with intuitive, visual interfaces, no developer required. The promise is immense: empower your team to solve their own challenges, foster agility, and drive innovation from the ground up.

But this newfound power comes with a hidden risk. While it’s tempting to hand out licenses and let your teams run free, a lack of oversight can lead to chaos. We’re seeing a new challenge emerge: as departments independently build their own solutions, IT is often left disconnected, and the business loses a cohesive technology strategy. This is where a strong low-code/no-code governance framework becomes not just important, but essential.

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The rise of automation in warehouses and distribution centers often sparks a significant concern: automation job displacement. It’s a topic that can create anxiety among the workforce and uncertainty for businesses. However, as supply chain professionals, we see a more nuanced picture – one where automation leads not just to change, but to evolution and opportunity. The key lies in how businesses approach and manage this technological shift.

The conversation around automation often focuses on the “before”: the design, the implementation, the justification based on labor and space savings, or throughput improvements. But what about the “after”? What becomes of your most valuable asset – your human capital – when they find themselves working alongside sophisticated automated systems?

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On this week's episode of It's the End of the Week, Charles Fallon sits down with Rob Renaud, SIOR of ENCOR Advisors to discuss the trends impacting the industrial real estate market in North America. Tune in for expert analysis into some key subjects:➰ The current "state of flux" in the market📫 The state of ecommerce post-pandemic 🏢 The present oversupply of buildings and what it means for tenants❄️ A look into the high-demand, yet undersupplied, cold storage sectorWatch: https://ow.ly/Ws3750VXZw3Listen: https://ow.ly/qngy50VXZw1Read: https://ow.ly/cpj250VXZw2

While the logistics world races toward robots, the real revolution in warehouse efficiency is happening quietly—with smarter task orchestration, not more automation.

On this episode of It’s The End of The Week, Jean-Martin Roux (JM), president of Onomatic, and Charles Fallon, discussed a critical yet eye-opening truth about modern warehouse operations: automation isn’t just about robots. In fact, some of the biggest leaps in warehouse efficiency today are happening without them.