--- title: Food Waste Blog (2) description: The leading food waste blog supporting food companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce industries to better manage unsold and distressed inventory (2) --- [![Spoiler Alert logo white](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpoilerAlert_WhiteLogo_LeftStacked%20(7).png?width=250&name=SpoilerAlert_WhiteLogo_LeftStacked%20(7).png)](https://www.spoileralert.com/) - [Home](https://www.spoileralert.com) - [Solutions](https://www.spoileralert.com/sales) - [Blog](https://www.spoileralert.com/blog) - [Resources](https://www.spoileralert.com/resources) ## Spoiler Alert Blog | Food Waste [![Resignations, layoffs, and labor instability: How automation helps CPG manufacturers stay ahead](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/data-graphs-on-laptop-computer.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/layoffs-automation) ## [Resignations, layoffs, and labor instability: How automation helps CPG manufacturers stay ahead](https://blog.spoileralert.com/layoffs-automation) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Feb 8, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The labor market has been affected by numerous layoffs in recent months and while technology companies have grabbed most of the headlines, the food industry has also been impacted. According to a... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/layoffs-automation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/layoffs-automation#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain) [![Key CPG industry trends shaping the 2022 holiday season](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/holiday-shoppers-looking-in-window.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/2022-holiday-season) ## [Key CPG industry trends shaping the 2022 holiday season](https://blog.spoileralert.com/2022-holiday-season) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Dec 20, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The holidays are upon us and shoppers and companies alike are smack in the middle of the busiest time of the year. While the holiday season is a time of great joy and excitement, it can also be... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/2022-holiday-season) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/2022-holiday-season#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain) [![5 Ways digitizing closeouts reduces loss](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/laptop-with-abstract-gears-illustration.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/digitizing-closeouts) ## [5 Ways digitizing closeouts reduces loss](https://blog.spoileralert.com/digitizing-closeouts) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Dec 6, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Excess inventory is inescapable. It’s a fact of the CPG supply chain life and will always be around as long aswe continue to operate in a linear economy system.  So why do companies lose money on... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/digitizing-closeouts) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/digitizing-closeouts#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain) [![6 Excess inventory statistics you should know](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/Woman-speaking-about-statistics.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/excess-inventory-statistics) ## [6 Excess inventory statistics you should know](https://blog.spoileralert.com/excess-inventory-statistics) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Nov 22, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Discount sales often get pushed to the side, and very few actually dig into the numbers to determine the value of secondary sales. In truth, there’s a wealth of data available on discounts that can... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/excess-inventory-statistics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/excess-inventory-statistics#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain) [![5 Discounting roadblocks and how to avoid them](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/man-in-vest-checking-stock-in-warehouse.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/5-discounting-challenges) ## [5 Discounting roadblocks and how to avoid them](https://blog.spoileralert.com/5-discounting-challenges) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Nov 8, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In a perfect world, we’d imagine that the products we create go directly from the manufacturer to the retailer and eventually end up being purchased and used by the consumer. What’s easily forgotten... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/5-discounting-challenges) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/5-discounting-challenges#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain) [![Managing excess inventory during the Halloween season](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/Halloween-candy-trick-or-treat.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/halloween-excess-inventory) ## [Managing excess inventory during the Halloween season](https://blog.spoileralert.com/halloween-excess-inventory) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Oct 11, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Halloween is the time for ghosts and goblins, witches and werewolves. It’s also an extremely important season for retailers and manufacturers of seasonal goods, including candy and snacks. How well... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/halloween-excess-inventory) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/halloween-excess-inventory#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain) [![6 Insights into liquidation and automation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/woman-examining-data-charts-on-laptop.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/6-insights-liquidation-report) ## [6 Insights into liquidation and automation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/6-insights-liquidation-report) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Sep 22, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) While many industries continue to implement digital tools and automation in their supply chain, liquidation processes remain largely outdated and manual process. It’s essential for CPG manufacturers... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/6-insights-liquidation-report) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/6-insights-liquidation-report#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [unsold inventory](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/unsold-inventory), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain), [discount retail](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/discount-retail) [![An introduction to closeout buyers](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/workers-loading-pallet-from-van.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/intro-liquidation-buyers) ## [An introduction to closeout buyers](https://blog.spoileralert.com/intro-liquidation-buyers) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Sep 13, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Having a robust liquidation program not only helps reduce waste which benefits the environment, but can also have a significant impact on your company’s financials. By moving excess inventory... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/intro-liquidation-buyers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/intro-liquidation-buyers#comments-listing) Topics: [liquidation](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/liquidation), [unsold inventory](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/unsold-inventory), [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain), [discount retail](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/discount-retail) [![5 Types of CPG buyers in the supply chain and how they operate](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/workers-pulling-orders-in-warehouse.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/cpg-buyers-supply-chain) ## [5 Types of CPG buyers in the supply chain and how they operate](https://blog.spoileralert.com/cpg-buyers-supply-chain) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Aug 30, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As a manufacturer, understanding the differences between types of buyers in the supply chain and how they operate is critical to developing strategies for reaching each relevant buyer type and... [Read More](https://blog.spoileralert.com/cpg-buyers-supply-chain) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.spoileralert.com/cpg-buyers-supply-chain#comments-listing) Topics: [supply chain](https://blog.spoileralert.com/topic/supply-chain) [![7 Learnings from Spoiler Alert’s webinar with Johnsonville and Natural Choice Foods](https://blog.spoileralert.com/hubfs/images/iStock/business-partners-shaking-hands.jpg)](https://blog.spoileralert.com/relationships-webinar-recap) ## [7 Learnings from Spoiler Alert’s webinar with Johnsonville and Natural Choice Foods](https://blog.spoileralert.com/relationships-webinar-recap) [Spoiler Alert](https://blog.spoileralert.com/author/spoiler-alert)Aug 2, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Liquidation is a great strategy for suppliers to get rid of excess inventory or stock and for buyers to purchase inventory at a discount. However, it’s important that both parties understand what... 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