inkman Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2014/12/11/lidestri-foods-innovation/20234421/ That's us. Thanks Scott. Been here 17 years, started as a down on my luck machine operator now I'm quality manager at our spirits facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 So, how do the workers know about the quality/taste of the products? Do they give samples? Do they have focus groups in the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 So, how do the workers know about the quality/taste of the products? Do they give samples? Do they have focus groups in the factory? That "spirits facility" comment caught your eye too, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 That "spirits facility" comment caught your eye too, eh? ha. I was actually more curious about the food processing. I would be more willing to buy different brands if I actually knew where they came from. Maybe I should be looking for a made in Rochester, NY line on the label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) So, how do the workers know about the quality/taste of the products? Do they give samples? Do they have focus groups in the factory? At the Big G, there was a tasting room where various people (who had some training) would sit together and sample the output over the last day or two and compare against samples from further back to make sure everything was consistent. I assume it works the same in all food industries; although for that one I'm guessing there's a spit bucket and the tasting is done towards the end of a shift. Edited January 20, 2016 by MattPie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 ha. I was actually more curious about the food processing. I would be more willing to buy different brands if I actually knew where they came from. Maybe I should be looking for a made in Rochester, NY line on the label. We cook everything in big cook kettles. Every batch is taste tested, along with a bunch of other tests for safety, consistency, etc. It's tedious at times, but it's kinda cool. And yes, definitely look at labels. You'd be surprised how much stuff comes from Rochester, NY. I'll even pick products by the codes on the jars. I'm still pretty loyal to 2nd shift. :P At the Big G, there was a tasting room where various people (who had some training) would sit together and sample the output over the last day or two and compare against samples from further back to make sure everything was consistent. I assume it works the same in all food industries; although for that one I'm guessing there's a spit bucket and the tasting is done towards the end of a shift. We did a lot of long term testing too. A lot of stuff is held for certain lengths of time before being released for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 At the Big G, there was a tasting room where various people (who had some training) would sit together and sample the output over the last day or two and compare against samples from further back to make sure everything was consistent. I assume it works the same in all food industries; although for that one I'm guessing there's a spit bucket and the tasting is done towards the end of a shift. All employees at our Spirits facility who perform sensory (taste) our products (my department) sign agreements with stipulations for exporating all samples. Needless to say, all my employees follow this for the most part. Except for me of course. Sometimes I need a couple shots to get through the day. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Wegmans now has plans for Chapel Hill and Raleigh locations in addition to the Cary store. http://www.wral.com/wegmans-announces-plans-for-raleigh-location/16166260/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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