A New Book from Industry Expert Jack Payne
"Jack is a visionary leader who anticipates market needs and drives technological evolution in the food & beverage industry. His ability to engage stakeholders effectively, simplify technical concepts, and consistently deliver innovative solutions that exceed industry demands is unparalleled. He is a true leader and change agent in supporting the voice of stakeholders!”
– Kelly Finch, Vice President of Operations, Upstate Niagara Cooperative
“In 'Appetite for Success: Thriving with Technology in the Food and Beverage Industry,' Jack Payne delivers a roadmap to success. This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to harness the power of technology to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.”
– TVN Reddy, Chief Executive Officer, Aptean
“Jack Payne is at the high end of the high end, always exhibiting an understanding of the big-picture issues in the food industry and showing our audience how automation generally can provide them with a business advantage.”
– Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief, Food Processing
The How-To Guide for Leveraging Technology
From the first calls for enhanced traceability and food safety to managing the complex webs that are modern supply chains, Jack has seen it all first-hand and learned valuable lessons that he’s eager to share with others.
Utilizing the expertise he's gained from four decades in the food and beverage space, Payne details the best practices for digital transformation, including what steps to take to set your company up for future success, as well as a few tips and tricks that only an industry veteran could provide.
Appetite for Success: Thriving with Technology in the Food and Beverage Industry covers all the main hurdles that a growing business must overcome and how purpose-built software can serve as the solution.
About the Author
For over 30 years, Jack Payne has dedicated his career to guiding food and beverage companies in the processing, manufacturing and distribution sectors. He has consistently helped businesses enhance their operational efficiency, align processes with industry best practices and reduce costs while maintaining food safety and quality.
Jack's expertise spans a wide range of company sizes and types, from start-ups and family-owned operations to mid-market enterprises and global market leaders; and diverse product categories, including dairy, bakery, produce and beverages. Across the globe, Jack has observed that all food and beverage companies share the common goal of improving productivity and profitability while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Before focusing on the food and beverage industry, Jack spent 15 years in various manufacturing management, industrial engineering, and supply chain roles. This early experience laid the foundation for his ongoing work in the food and beverage sector, where he continues to leverage his expertise in enterprise solutions to drive industry innovation.
Jack continues to speak extensively on a variety of food and beverage topics and remains a well-respected industry resource for best practices and the application of technology. His ultimate career ambition is to see the realization of a comprehensive, end-to-end traceability network that enables bidirectional tracking from farm to table.
