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Are you aware of the risks lurking in your fresh produce supply chain? 🥦⚠️ From macro-level challenges like natural disasters and regulatory changes to internal issues within your operations, managing these risks is crucial for ensuring food safety and quality. Our latest article explores how controlled atmosphere facilities and precise monitoring can help mitigate these risks. Learn how gas analysis technologies can help maintain optimal conditions for fresh produce, reduce food loss, and improve sustainability. 👉 Read the full article to discover strategies for better risk management in your supply chain: https://hubs.ly/Q02RxvMg0 #FoodSafety #SupplyChainManagement #Agriculture #FreshProduce #Farmers #PlantScience #RiskManagement

Do you want to improve your food processing operation? Our customer, a poultry processing facility, faced inefficiencies with their waste holding unit. Persistent waste debris led to escalating costs and time-consuming cleanup efforts. After installing a new pump station, the formation of debris was successfully prevented. The result was a transformation into an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution. This adaptable solution isn't limited to poultry; it can be customised for all meat and food processing plants and is versatile enough to be tailored for the drinks industry too. Read our case study for more details & see some of the pump solutions we have delivered to food and drink manufacturers. https://buff.ly/3IpvOdu #industrialwaterpump #diaphragmmultistagepump #centrifugalpump #peristalticpump #industrialpumps

Some vegetable soups secretly use beef or chicken broth, causing harm. Choose investments that support cruelty-free options and ensure ethical choices for everyone. 🌿💔 #CompassionateInvesting #CrueltyFreeChoices #EthicalInvestments

The food and beverage industry is a vast and segmented one with many contributors. Farmers plant crops and raise animals. Trucking companies transport materials. Some facilities process meats and fish, and others extract oils from seeds and nuts. Foods are then packaged, beverages are canned or bottled and are ready for consumption. In each of the stages along the complete food industry cycle where plants become oils, ingredients become meals, or meats are processed into entrées, there is one universal challenge throughout: removing fat, oil and grease (FOG) from water. If not properly managed, FOG can solidify and cause blockages in plumbing and sewage systems, leading to costly repairs and environmental harm. This is where an oil skimmer (or the Perfect Pair - an oil skimmer and oil separator solution) can help! Oil skimmers help the food and beverage industry manage FOG problems by efficiently removing fats, oils, and grease from wastewater, preventing blockages, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing costs, protecting the environment, improving wastewater treatment efficiency, and offering potential recycling opportunities. Integrating oil skimmers into FOG management practices can lead to smoother operations, cost savings, and a more sustainable approach to waste management. #oilskimmer #skimoil #removefatoilgrease

Drying: Water activity is decreased by physically removing water (Ex: beef jerky). Solutes: Water activity is decreased by adding solutes such as salt or sugar (Ex: jams, cured meats). Freezing: Water activity is decreased by freezing (Ex: water is removed in the form of ice). https://lnkd.in/g_Ya5scX).

I’ve engaged individuals at different levels who can't seem to relate how decisions they make and actions they take contribute to food loss and waste. “Food loss – food that is damaged before it reaches the consumer as a result of issues in the production, storage, processing, and distribution phases. – and food waste – fit for consumption food that is consciously discarded at the retail or consumption phases” Think of that farmer who prematurely harvests a crop and a nagging middleman encouraging the actions of the farmer so as to buy off their farm produce and make quick profits. Perhaps it'e the non-compliance to safe agronomic practices or prolonging shelf-life of commodities with chemicals. Imagine the resources we would save towards food security and better livelihoods if we made conscious decisions to avoid food loss and food wastage in the different nodes of the food value chains. #TuesdayThoughts #foodloss #foodwaste #foodwastereduction #foodforthought #gaps #Compliance #Farming

, Sources and Types of Food Contamination The types of food contamination include biological, chemical, physical, and intentional. Biological is represented by spoilage microorganisms or food poisoning bacteria such as Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter jejuni, Yersinia, and L. monocytogenes. Chemical is represented by toxins produced by microorganisms (mycotoxins such as aflatoxins), starter or growing media contamination that contaminates food during the manufacturing process, and planting material that contains pesticides, fertilizers, or other potentially harmful chemicals. Physical is represented by foreign items such as broken glass, glass particles from packaging materials, metal fragment contaminations which include objects such as pieces of metal that enter food products during the manufacturing stage, pins, pens, and staples found in ready-to-eat products, and wood splinters. Food contamination can come in many forms. One common source of food contamination is microorganisms that enter the food supply through various means to cause foodborne illnesses. Harmful microorganisms can originate from animals or animal products, such as meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish. Other sources include the irrigation water used to grow fruits and vegetables, the water used for drinking and washing food, wild animals that come in contact with the food supply, sewage, and environmental sources. #contamination #BSQ #food #sources #irrigation #harmful

Many believed we would not see this happening for another 20 years, but nevertheless, here we are. What I want to know is this; what is the contingency plan? Do we even have a plan B for our global food systems? #climatecrisis #foodsystems https://lnkd.in/eddnHJTd

Keeping Production Safe and Food Supply Secure Industrial processes involving dry foodstuffs or animal feed can quickly create an explosive atmosphere by stirring up dust. Dust explosions present a huge risk not only to human life, but also in terms of destroyed equipment and unplanned production downtimes. Bormann & Neupert by BS&B offers efficient safety systems that effectively nip dust explosions in the bud or minimise their effects.

Why Grain Management Matters More Than Ever? From the fields to our tables, grains form the foundation of our global food system. However, ensuring their quality, minimizing waste, and navigating a complex market requires effective grain management. Here's why grain management is crucial in today's world: Safeguarding Food Security: Proper storage and handling techniques minimize losses and preserve quality, ensuring grains reach consumers safely and maintain their nutritional value. This is especially critical in regions facing food scarcity. Optimizing the Supply Chain: Efficient grain management practices, like informed transportation and storage solutions, reduce costs and maximize profits for farmers, businesses, and consumers alike. Making Informed Decisions: Access to real-time market data and forecasts allows for strategic decision-making. Farmers can adjust pricing strategies based on market trends, while traders can capitalize on emerging opportunities. Ensuring Food Safety: Maintaining accurate records and adhering to regulations is essential for consumer protection. Effective grain management practices contribute to a safe and reliable food supply. Grain management is not just about storage; it's about building a sustainable and efficient food system. By investing in proper management practices, we can ensure a secure, affordable, and nutritious food supply for generations to come. Join our discussion today with Dr. Claus M. Braunbeck from FrigorTec to get more insights about this topic. #grainfarming #foodsecurity #agriculture #sustainability #gmp #grainhandling #grainstorage #graincooling #frigortec #grainchat #sontagconsult What are your thoughts on the importance of grain management? Share your insights in the comments below!