Food labeling is a federal requirement in the United States. Businesses including meat and poultry processing plants are required to follow proper food labeling requirements. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines and may even lead to plant closures. Use this guide to understand the food labeling requirements in the U.S. and learn how you can […]
What does FDA’s proposed food traceability rule mean for food and meat processors in the United States? This new effort called, The New Era of Smarter Food Safety, includes a New Era Blueprint. This blueprint emphasizes the importance of food traceability, and a processor’s responsibility to collect and pass along relevant information that can be used […]
Truth is, most companies are inundated with data from numerous sources throughout the organization. Which begs the question, is the data being used intelligently in an actionable manner that drives profits? For example, you have case weights on thousands of boxes of products produced each day, but how often is that data used during the […]
Food processing plants regularly have the opportunity to collect data throughout their entire operation. However, this data is often missed or neglected. Sometimes this data is collected but not effectively used. Today’s technology solutions enable easier data collection and analysis at a lower cost. A data driven approach to operating food plants is becoming an […]
Improved Food Safety Through Data Collection Today’s food processing plants face numerous challenges. First, consumers are demanding safety, and rightfully so. Second, rigorous government regulations can have an impact on productivity. Not to be ignored are safe handling practices and recall management issues. Transparency and traceability of ingredients have never been more important than they […]
Canadian Government Funding for Food and Meat Processors Written by: Mentor Works – A Partner of Carlisle Technology Did you know that Canadian food and meat businesses are in a prime sector to benefit from government funding? With a vast range of programs available, government grants and loans for the food and meat sector […]
A Data-Driven Approach: Enhancing Carcass Yield Management Using Critical and Actionable Data for Enhancing Food Production The first part of this blog series covered the use of critical and actionable data for recall management and plant operations. Having a proactive approach for managing recalls and a predictive approach to operating a food plant has significant […]
A Data-Driven Approach: Recall Management and Improved Plant Floor Operations: Food processing plants, including meat plants, regularly have the opportunity to collect data throughout their entire operation. However, this data is often missed or neglected. Sometimes this data is not effectively used. In the era of big data with the range of solutions available for […]
How GS1 Barcoding Enhances Food Manufacturing As food processors look to expand their market opportunities, they will face more demands on how their products are labeled. Topics like GS1 Barcoding can be confusing to an owner-operator whose main concern is the daily operation of their business. So let’s dig into the topic of GS1 Barcoding […]
Avoiding Recalls in Food Manufacturing When it comes to food manufacturing, avoiding food recalls is a top priority. A food recall can cause irreparable damage to a company’s brand and cost millions of dollars to resolve. Recall management might seem like a fundamental topic, but too many companies still forget or neglect proper recall management […]