Articles by Melissa Lind

91. Fraud In The Food-Supply Chain — How Much Do We Know? 9/18/2014

    Intentionally adulterating food can have many, unforeseen — and sometimes deadly — consequences.

92. How Can X-Ray Detection Systems Save Your Company Money? 9/17/2014

    Installation and implementation of an X-Ray system to detect foreign bodies in your food-processing line may have a hefty price tag. However, if you consider the consequences of product recalls, forced inspections, and lost customer confidence; the cost of investment is actually a long-term money-saver.

93. GFTC Releases Global Food Traceability Best Practices Guidance 9/9/2014

    The Global Food Traceability Center’s new best practice guidance document provides a framework outlining outstanding traceability methods across six sectors — dairy, meat and poultry, seafood, bakery, produce, and processed foods

94. Three Ways To Detect Metal Contamination In Processing Lines 9/8/2014

    Foreign body contamination in food products often takes a second-seat to bacterial contamination, but foreign bodies can have a significant effect on your company’s bottom line, with metal contamination being one of the guiltiest offenders.

95. Using Scientific Methodology To Ensure Good Weighing Practices 8/29/2014

    Most food processing lines have some sort of system for ensuring weight uniformity, whether in-process or at the finish point.  While this may be adequate most of the time, failure to ensure accuracy can contribute to a higher than desired out-of-specification measurement rate.  Implementing scientific methodologies for check weighing can cut down on rejects and improve the bottom line

96. Are X-Ray Inspection Systems Right For Me? 8/15/2014

    Increasing scrutiny over safety and security of the food supply chain has left some processors scrambling for ways to ensure procedures are compliant with current and upcoming regulations. X-Ray technology is an obvious choice for some, but it isn’t for everyone — coming with both some advantages and some drawbacks.

97. Russia's Ban On Food Imports — Who Will It Hurt And Help? 8/14/2014

    The recent banning of food imports by Russia may affect certain sectors of countries in support of recent sanctions against Russia, but the main victim may be the Russian consumer, while others may benefit.

98. Cold-Chain's Evolution: Shipping Perishables By Sea Nearly Practical 8/8/2014

    Moving fresh foods and other perishables has been limited to air shipments, making international sourcing and supply less desirable due to cost. Cold-chain technology has evolved to make the longer, less-costly voyage feasible while still maintaining quality

99. 5 MORE Methods For Foreign Body Contamination Detection 8/7/2014

    Last week, five types of foreign body contamination detections systems — separation systems, magnetics, optical sorting, metal detection and x-ray inspection — were discussed. Now, five additional types of detection systems that can be added to a processing line will be discussed

100. 5 Measures To Hinder Food Supply Chain Threats 7/31/2014

     Identifying threats and taking steps to protect your company from them can make the difference between profits and losses. Here are five of the easily-identified threats for risk avoidance.