Transportation

RLS assembles dynamic team of industry experts to guide national expansion

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:12:00 -0400

RLS Logistics, a provider of cold chain solutions, and its affiliates have announced a string of new hires and promotions supporting its national expansion plans.

PJRFSI announces Fall 2020 webinar schedule

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:40:00 -0400

Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. has announced their lineup of webinars for Fall 2020.

Improving food safety through blockchain and other traceability technologies

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Blockchain is often the tool of choice by food industry companies in improving food safety.

PJRFSI announces April 2020 webinar schedule

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:32:00 -0400

With the ongoing global concern caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. announces their April lineup of webinars on timely topics such as crisis management and food safety capabilities make up a large part of the event roster.

Q&A with young food safety professionals working in the field

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to talk to three young food safety professionals who are currently working in the field about their experiences as a young professional in the industry.

Optimizing cold chain operations with LoRaWAN

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:03:00 -0500

In the agriculture market, sensor data is enabling farmers to operate more effectively.

Why data is key to complete supply chain traceability in food & beverage

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Here's the advantages of end-to-end traceability solutions for the food and beverage supply chain, and the steps companies need to take to start reaping their rewards.

Traceability solutions for maximum food safety in snack and bakery production

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

A big part in food safety management is traceability, and companies need to account for their product from start to finish.

IAFP 2020 call for abstracts

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:48:00 -0500

The International Association for Food Protection is now accepting abstracts for IAFP 2020 to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, August 2–5, 2020.

Drowning in a sea of data

labsw@bnpmedia.com (Wayne Labs) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:30:00 -0400

With automation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), it’s now easier than ever to collect data and monitor production—all this in the name of managing food quality and food safety. But, with multiple sites and lines supplying data around the clock, any staff would be all but overwhelmed—without a direction in where to focus their process management efforts.

How strong is your weakest link in the cold food chain?

spielmans@bnpmedia.com (Sharon Spielman) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:45:00 -0400

Many foodborne illnesses occur because a link in the cold food chain was weak or broken, with temperature inconsistencies that allowed pathogens to begin growing.

Extending food and beverage shelf life through packaging technology

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400

The correct packaging can make a big difference in food and beverage shelf life, and there are different techniques to prevent leakage and spoilage, as well.

Exclusive interview: Q&A with ArrowStream, on supply chain solutions

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:28:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies recently was able to talk to David Maloni, EVP of analytics, as well as Bill Michalski, chief product officer, at ArrowStream.

IAFP 2019 brings 3,800 attendees to Louisville

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:02:25 -0400

IAFP 2019 was another successful meeting for the International Association for Food Protection.

How IIoT can improve food and beverage bottom lines

labsw@bnpmedia.com (Wayne Labs) — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Precise control over food and beverage production is in the spotlight as health-conscious consumers are increasingly paying close attention to the ingredients and labeling of their products.

New HPP meat technology preserves color, extends shelf life

labsw@bnpmedia.com (Wayne Labs) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:04:00 -0400

With meat production on the rise—in fact tripling over the last four decades, according to the Worldwatch Institute—HPP (high-pressure processing) has proven itself not only to kill dangerous microbes, but also to extend shelf life by a factor of two to four times. Trouble is, with these merits, HPP meats tend to lose their color, which is a turnoff to some consumers.

Nestlé announces blockchain pilot

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:01:00 -0400

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced a collaboration with OpenSC, a blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm.

Early examples of blockchain successes

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Ruby's Naturals is an early adopter of blockchain, and has found success with it as a whole.

Preliminary program set for IAFP 2019

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400

The International Association for Food Protection set the Preliminary Program for IAFP 2019 – the Association’s Annual Meeting, July 21–24 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Exclusive interview: Blockchain Q&A with IBM Food Trust

parkere@bnpmedia.com (Liz Parker) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:00:00 -0400

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to speak with Nigel Gopie, global marketing leader of IBM Food Trust, about blockchain and its benefits.

Achieve food safety success

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Today, all food processing and food transportation companies should be fully aware of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was established to protect the U.S. domestic food supply.

IDFA honors dairy companies, trucking ops with worker safety awards

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:20:00 -0400

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it recognized more than 50 dairy company operations for their outstanding achievements in worker safety. Each operation or plant received the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award in a program that has highlighted workplace safety in U.S. dairy companies for 15 years.

Third-party logistics providers integrate warehousing and transportation

pinballelite@comcast.net (Neal Lorenzi) — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:00:00 -0400

Third-party logistics (3PL), the use of a third-party business to outsource elements of a company's distribution and order fulfillment services, can help snack producers and bakeries deliver their products more effectively. 3PL providers specialize in integrated warehousing and transportation services that can be customized to meet customers' needs based on market conditions.

On-Pack Freeze Alert for Food Safety During Shipping

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Chromatic Technologies Inc. and American Thermal Instruments introduce BlindSpotz freeze-warning technology. It can be printed economically on individual packages to help protect medical supplies and foods, while also lowering product waste.

The effects of FSMA's sanitary transportation of food rule

schugd@bnpmedia.com (Debra Schug) — Mon, 21 May 2018 09:00:00 -0400

What processors need to know about the regulation and how new technology could help facilitate a preventive approach to food safety.

Packaging solution extends shelf life of grapes

lindellc@bnpmedia.com (Crystal Lindell) — Mon, 07 May 2018 09:30:00 -0400

When it comes to grapes, the challenge is that they begin to deteriorate as soon as they are picked. So extending grape shelf life is critical to helping grocery stores save money and to also address the food waste issue.

How data loggers keep food safe

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0400

The most effective way to maintain quality control within transport is by utilizing real-time data monitoring with a connected high-precision data logger.

Albertsons Cos. partners with Trace Register to elevate seafood traceability

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:33:00 -0400

Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, partnered with Trace Register, a Seattle, Wash.-based provider of supply chain seafood traceability solutions, to help the retailer fulfill its Responsible Seafood Policy and Commitments.

Walmart introduces Eden, an intelligent food system

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0400

Walmart, Bentonville, Ark., released Eden, an intelligent food system designed to improve the quality and flow of fresh groceries from farm to shelf.

Using temperature indicators to keep food out of ‘danger zone’

info@spotsee.io (Bruce Gaydos) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:18:00 -0400

The “Danger Zone” for bacteria growth is between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In this zone, bacteria grows most rapidly and can double in number in as little as 20 minutes.