Featured Food Traceability Articles

  1. Can The U.S. Keep COOL? 8/28/2015

    Back in June, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a repeal to the federal mandate requiring country-of-origin labels (COOL) on beef, pork, and chicken sold in the U.S. This winding, and ever-evolving, regulation that presents many challenges to the meat and poultry industry is now in the hands of the Senate.

  2. Food Recall Management: Overcoming The Big Obstacles 8/18/2015

    Product recalls present absolute worst-case scenarios to consumer loyalty, sales, and the bottom line. As unfortunate as these events are, they can be managed. Jennifer McEntire, Vice President of Science Operations at the Grocery Manufacturers Association, took some time to answer my questions about how to efficiently and effectively handle a food recall.

  3. Supply Chain Analytics: What Else Can Be Done With Data To Improve Operations? 8/17/2015

    Food manufacturers are constantly seeking to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. One of the best ways to do so is to utilize automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies, such as RFID tags and bar codes — or a combination of both — to collect data about food products. That data can be helpful in a number of ways, including improving how products are tracked through the supply chain, validating handling and shipping procedures, and improving production and inventory controls.

  4. Are You Ready For Your Next Food Recall? 7/23/2015

    Obviously, a recall is one of the last things a food manufacturer or processor wants to endure. Food recalls wreak serious havoc on bottom lines, brand reputation, and consumer confidence; this is why food makers go to such great lengths to prevent them. However, despite the best laid HACCP plans, food security policies, and GMPs, food recalls still happen. If one were to happen to your company today, would you be ready for it?

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Why Thorough Traceability Systems Are Crucial To The Food Industry 6/29/2015

    Obviously, food producers, manufacturers, and processors are facing enormous challenges creating traceability systems that meet an ever-growing list of requirements. Here, Nye Hardy, a former director of food safety at Dole Fresh Vegetables, answers my questions about FSMA, traceability systems, electronic recordkeeping, and how to tie all of those things together to keep consumers safe, your supply chain well managed, and your company on top of the latest regulations.

  9. How Small Farms Using Big Data Can Improve Food's Global Supply Chain 6/25/2015

    In recent years, there have been shortages of many food products. However, thanks to improvements in technology, the global food supply chain is becoming more secure and sustainable than ever before.

  10. 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.