Cold Chain Logistics

Early examples of blockchain successes

Liz Parker

April 5, 2019

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Ruby's Naturals is an early adopter of blockchain, and has found success with it as a whole.

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

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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.

IDFA honors dairy companies, trucking ops with worker safety awards

August 3, 2018

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The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it recognized more than 50 dairy company operations for their outstanding achievements in worker safety. Each operation or plant received the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award in a program that has highlighted workplace safety in U.S. dairy companies for 15 years.

On-Pack Freeze Alert for Food Safety During Shipping

June 1, 2018

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Chromatic Technologies Inc. and American Thermal Instruments introduce BlindSpotz freeze-warning technology. It can be printed economically on individual packages to help protect medical supplies and foods, while also lowering product waste.

Food Safety

The effects of FSMA's sanitary transportation of food rule

Regulation establishes requirements designed to minimize risk during the transportation of food and beverages that could compromise its safety

Debra Schug

May 21, 2018

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What processors need to know about the regulation and how new technology could help facilitate a preventive approach to food safety.

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

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The most effective way to maintain quality control within transport is by utilizing real-time data monitoring with a connected high-precision data logger.

Walmart introduces Eden, an intelligent food system

This patent-pending system leverages sophisticated technologies such as machine learning.

March 13, 2018

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Walmart, Bentonville, Ark., released Eden, an intelligent food system designed to improve the quality and flow of fresh groceries from farm to shelf.

Using temperature indicators to keep food out of ‘danger zone’

How processors can keep food at safe temperatures, even during transport.

Bruce Gaydos

March 12, 2018

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The “Danger Zone” for bacteria growth is between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In this zone, bacteria grows most rapidly and can double in number in as little as 20 minutes.

Blue Star Foods introduces scan on demand, QR code traceability app for seafood

In seconds, the consumer scans the QR code, and that product's detail is displayed.

March 6, 2018

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Blue Star Foods, Doral, Fla., introduced what is dubbed as the first-ever "scan on demand" QR code-enabled verifiable traceability application for seafood.

Cold chain management gets connected in real time

Neal Lorenzi

March 6, 2018

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Technologies that maintain and track temperatures in environments for finished products, from point-of-storage in snack and bakery facilities through distribution to the end customer, are becoming more connected.

At the 20th Annual Food Safety Summit we will address the importance of food safety throughout the supply chain and how each community that makes up the ecosystem is connected. It is vital to understand not only your roles and responsibilities but also those in the rest of the process. With case studies, educational sessions, peer-to-peer conversations, and new technologies, we will provide a wide range of applicable, real world solutions to identified needs and situations for the food community.