As the most sweeping food safety reform in over 70 years, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) aims to assure the safety of food throughout the cold chain through legal requirements for shippers, carriers, and receivers.. To help get your fleet FSMA compliant, we’ve provided a checklist highlighting 10 things carriers should do. How Carriers…
Read moreFood safety is the number one priority for both the cold chain industry and retail food industry. Food retailers are responsible for selling products that are safe for consumers. To avoid a catastrophic event that leads to costly food spoilage, food safety measures must be put in place to ensure the continued success and reputation…
Read moreAs the world shifts towards greener solutions, the cold chain industry is working to improve its sustainability while maintaining safety standards. Here are sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions that will protect temperature sensitive goods throughout the entire cold chain. Sustainable Packaging Sustainable and biodegradable packaging is becoming increasingly popular in the cold chain. In fact,…
Read moreThe cold chain industry is always looking for methods to improve efficiency, quality, and service. Here’s a sneak peak at where the industry is headed and what advancements are to come in 2018. New Cold Chain Trends Emerging Technologies Digital technologies such as blockchain, IoT, machine learning, and autonomous mobile robots will continue to advance…
Read moreThe transportation of temperature-sensitive products requires a detailed and highly coordinated strategy. Implementing the following best practices and standard operating procedures will allow shippers and carriers to boost efficiency, mitigate risk, and support ongoing food safety efforts. Cold Chain Best Practices Identify Risks and Vulnerabilities The complexity of food safety regulatory regulations requires thorough risk…
Read moreFood spoilage is an urgent problem in the global supply chain. In fact, a third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, totaling more than $35 billion a year. A considerable share of these food losses is caused by ineffective cold chain processes and management. As spoilage becomes a big threat to safety…
Read moreThe digital revolution has transformed nearly every aspect of how we live and work. As part of the digital revolution, the Internet of Things has become an increasingly growing topic of conversation, particularly in the cold chain industry. IoT is a network that involves machine-to-machine communication, which is changing how delivery and fulfillment companies are…
Read moreManaging a perishable food supply chain has challenges that require strict operational practices in order to ensure the product is safe and FSMA compliant. According to the CDC, approximately 48 million Americans affected with food borne illnesses each year. Fortunately, it’s possible to prevent most of these illnesses by properly treating and chilling the food…
Read moreTo improve the cold chain processes, it’s essential to understand the value of reliable real-time temperature monitoring. While simple in theory, maintaining proper temperatures requires a turnkey system that monitors temperature, door status, location, and humidity levels. Not only does it improve the safety of food transport, but it also cuts operating costs, increases profitability,…
Read moreThe cold chain industry is a key part of the world economy and continues to shape the consumer market. Globally, the food distribution cold chain industry has an estimated value of $250 billion. According to the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), the cold chain industry contributed to $56 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product…
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