Temperature Control/Cold Chain

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Since e-commerce food businesses are not regulated as traditional food manufacturers based on the current Code of Federal Regulations, these models are regulated under the "honor system." The way in which consumers are buying food has changed dramatically, and so must the regulations to ensure public health and safety associated with these foods. 

Varcode and National Packaging Group have forged a strategic partnership to develop Corrugated SMART Cases and SMART Packaging Kits for cold chain food products, combining Varcode’s Smart Tag™ digital solutions and NPG’s corrugated packaging.

The food and beverage industry is undergoing a digital transformation. From large corporations to smaller, more flexible brands, companies are using digital technologies to collect more data regarding their workflow processes and to ensure safety and quality in food processing, packaging, and distribution.

Squadle Sense™ Remote Temperature Monitoring helps defend against food spoilage and saves work time.

A European study suggests that climate change may worsen the impacts of microbial contamination of raw milk.

The cooling cubes are antimicrobial, reusable, and compostable, making them safer for a variety of cooling applications.

We take a close look at the safety and cold chain management of an Italian export—blood orange juice—to determine how these challenges are met.