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Fresh produce travels through several layers of the supply chain, and it is important to understand how produce is kept safe in transit. Wholesale distributors play a critical role in safeguarding produce, whether it is storing product in their warehouse or transporting it to customers. This article breaks down what happens to produce as it makes its way from the farm to consumers' plates.

Transport cages are recognized as a potential source of cross-contamination in poultry slaughterhouses. The optimal washing water temperature and detergent concentration completely eliminated detectable Salmonella while greatly reducing indicator organisms. The identified parameters may improve food safety and operational efficiency.

FreshTag Flight Label is intended to support airline Food Safety Management Systems and Quality Management Systems by providing a visual indication of cumulative time-temperature exposure.

Fleet Refresh allows refrigerated fleets to replace aging transport refrigeration units (TRUs) on existing trailers as an alternative to replacing entire trailers, which may reduce acquisition costs compared to a standard new TRU installation.

The device monitors temperature and humidity in the cargo area and trailer door activity for reefer fleets transporting temperature-sensitive or high-value goods.

As a nonprofit association, ENFIT has developed several guidelines to ensure a safe supply chain, including the HQF Certification Scheme (for the certification of transport cleaning stations) and Transport Hygiene Risk Analysis (THR Analysis). 

Supporting food businesses, grocers, distributors, and other industries handling perishables, SeaCube Cold Solutions gives businesses across the U.S. the option to rent or purchase refrigerated containers, also known as “reefers,” for temperature-sensitive goods.

Nelson-Jameson has announced a new partnership with Bonar Plastics to create and utilize new, reusable shipping containers when delivering dsm-firmenich cultures, which are biological catalysts for dairy food production.

The Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) Smart Label is a new, IoT-based location tracking solution for monitoring parcel delivery and shipping, fleet management, and the movement of goods.

Sysco Corporation has unveiled its comprehensive new plan to support compliance with FDA’s Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204.