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ARC: WMS market driven by omni-channel requirements

The ARC Advisory Group says the global market for warehouse management systems (WMSs) is driven by macroeconomic growth, demand for add-on modules and the omni-channel retail paradigm shift

Jeremy Gerrard

July 29, 2014

In Europe, ARC says warehouse management systems suppliers are optimistic about growth prospects

FSIS proposes ground meat tracking rule to enhance consumer protection

Jeremy Gerrard

July 17, 2014

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed a rule this week requiring all official establishments and retail stores that grind raw beef for sale to maintain records tracing the source of meats used.

Engineering R&D

A grain of sand, a whole lot of track and trace

Wayne Labs

June 4, 2014

Microscopic tags made of silicon dioxide (silica) can be mixed with many foods and liquids not only to trace the origin of contaminated meat, but also track and find potential fraudsters.

Technology Sourcebook

Coding/verification unit

April 7, 2014

An integrated system for carton serialization, the MG America ACE-CT400 coding and verification unit handles cartons ranging in size from 20 x 20 x 80mm to 120 x 80 x200mm at a maximum speed of 400/min.

Recalled beef distributed to Idaho schools

The product was delivered to 86 schools, but no problems have been reported.

Shane O'Halloran

September 10, 2013

The product was recalled because it contained small pieces of plastic.

Frozen berry-linked Hepatitis A outbreak spreads

Hepatatis linked to the product has now been identified in 87 people in eight states.

Shane O'Halloran

June 12, 2013

Hepatatis linked to the product has now been identified in 87 people in eight states.

GS1 US introduces new traceability readiness programs

Two programs cover seafood and dairy, deli and bakery.

May 22, 2013

Two programs cover seafood and dairy, deli and bakery.

Dutch recall 50,000 tons of meat

Traceability concerns caused the recall.

April 10, 2013

Traceability concerns caused the recall.

IFT report may aid in resolving foodborne illness outbreaks

April 9, 2013

A report to the Food and Drug Administration may help regulators resolve foodborne illness outbreaks earlier and enable the food industry to respond to them more quickly.

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