Featured Food Traceability Articles

1. What Does “Food Safety” Mean In The Eyes Of The Consumer? 3/15/2016

   As consumers become increasingly attentive and evermore informed regarding what they eat, so do their ideas of what food safety should mean for food manufacturers. Here, William Thomas, CEO of Thomas Utopia Brand, answers my questions concerning what food safety means for food manufacturers in the age of the ultra-informed consumer.

2. Don't Be The Weakest Link: Improving The Food Industry's Supply Chain 1/4/2016

   The food industry’s supply chain is a difficult landscape to traverse. New technologies seem to arrive on a monthly basis, logistics always presents its own unique challenges, consumers are becoming increasingly demanding, and food safety legislation is constantly evolving — it’s a lot for food manufacturers to stay on top of. Here, Daniel Triot, Senior Director of the Trading Partner Alliance of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), answers my questions about supply chain obstacles food manufacturers and retailers are facing and offers guidance on how to overcome them.

3. Automating Traceability Can Help Meet FSMA Requirements 7/14/2015

   Traceability and food safety go hand in hand, and in order to adhere to new food traceability requirements, food processors and manufacturers should consider automating their traceability systems.

4. Serialization: One Of The Best Ways To Protect Your Supply Chain, Brand, And Customers 7/6/2015

   For food manufacturers and processors, product recalls, problems with inventory, and other supply chain mishaps are an absolute nightmare. These misfortunes lead to lost revenue, present a threat to a company’s financial value, endanger consumers, and negatively impact your customers’ loyalty to your brand. Fortunately, by implementing serialization solutions, food companies can quickly and intelligently respond to these adversities.

5. Double Digit Growth Is Expected In The Nano-Enabled Packaging Market 7/6/2015

   The growing demand for fresh foods and products with extended shelf lives is driving growth in the global market for intelligent packaging.

6. A New Food Inspection Technology May Provide A Solution For Insect Detection 6/23/2015

   Researchers are working toward the development of an inexpensive, disposable sensor that is capable of remotely detecting insect infestations of food shipments without the need for visual inspection.

7. 7 Ways Supply Chain Traceability Solutions Benefit Food Makers 6/22/2015

   When the phrase “electronic traceability solution” is spoken in the food industry, some other phrases might instantly come to mind: “From farm/factory to fork,” “from harvest to table,” or “from plant to plate.” These phrases offer comfort that every food product that is tracked and traced is safe, and if a contamination event were to happen, the food would never reach the consumer. However, as we all know, even with the best prevention methods and traceability solutions in place, contaminations still occur.

8. Is The Internet Of Things The Food Safety Solution Of The Future? 6/11/2015

   With the ability to enable enhanced monitoring across the supply chain and provide detailed documentation in real-time, the Internet of Things could be a solution for improving food safety and traceability in the not-so-distant future.

9. Implementing ERP Systems: What Food Makers Need To Know 6/9/2015

   An ERP system is an important element for many food-making businesses, but whether the firm is large or small, there are some important factors to consider when making a first-time purchase or upgrading to a new system.

10. Cutting Costs Through Better Supply Chain Visibility 6/3/2015

    In a tight business environment, such as the food industry, cost reduction is always a top priority. Establishing more efficient transportation logistics through enhanced visibility can reduce your food supply chain transportation costs.