Cold Chain Logistics
%{topic} RSS FeedSubscribe

When food is "on the road" a number of issues can arise.

ARTICLES

HPP
HPP

New HPP meat technology preserves color, extends shelf life

HPP, known for its ability to extend shelf life considerably, could take the color out of some meats—but that problem has been resolved
Wayne-labs-200px
Wayne Labs
July 17, 2019
No Comments

With meat production on the rise—in fact tripling over the last four decades, according to the Worldwatch Institute—HPP (high-pressure processing) has proven itself not only to kill dangerous microbes, but also to extend shelf life by a factor of two to four times. Trouble is, with these merits, HPP meats tend to lose their color, which is a turnoff to some consumers.


Read More
sustainability farm

Nestlé announces blockchain pilot

The initial pilot program will trace milk from farms and producers in New Zealand to Nestlé factories and warehouses in the Middle East.
July 10, 2019
No Comments
Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced a collaboration with OpenSC, a blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm.
Read More
Tyson Fresh Meats Open Prairie Natural

Tyson Fresh Meats, IdentiGEN collaborate to trace beef using DNA technology

A DNA sample from cattle entering the Open Prairie program will be used to trace the origin of individual cuts of beef as they move through the supply chain.
March 29, 2019
No Comments
Tyson Fresh Meats, the Dakota Dunes, S.D.-based beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., collaborated with IdentiGEN, Lawrence, Kan., to use DNA technology to trace beef back to the individual animal of origin.
Read More
TandD US Steve Knuth

How data loggers keep food safe

Anyone transporting food that’s meant to be consumed by others has a responsibility for safety.
Stephen Knuth
April 10, 2018
No Comments
The most effective way to maintain quality control within transport is by utilizing real-time data monitoring with a connected high-precision data logger.
Read More