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Risk-based Sanitation

Develop a Risk-based Approach to Sanitation

Having a plan and taking action on a continual basis helps keep uninvited squatter bacteria out of your facility.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 16, 2024

Keeping bacteria out of food facilities involves a committed risk-based approach to sanitation and being diligent day-to-day in cleaning and keeping records of past bacteria locations—plus training employees to be ever mindful of thorough and effective cleaning.


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Raise Cold-chain Temps From 0°F To 5°F, Save Energy and Slash Carbon Emissions

International research finds potential energy savings of 25 terawatt-hours per year and decreased carbon emissions equivalent to 3.8 million cars taken off the road.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 14, 2024

What’s not to like about improving sustainability and protecting the environment while saving energy and money—and best of all, no equipment or software expenditures are necessary.


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Conveying

Conveyors: Keeping Them Clean and Running

Give conveyor systems the attention they deserve and they’ll keep moving your product from process toward shipping.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 22, 2024

Conveyor manufacturers have taken many steps over the years to simplify cleaning and operation—and maximize uptime.


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Costs, Knowledge Gaps and Skill Deficiencies Hinder Digital Transformation

Most food processors know the advantages of digital technologies, but implementation remains a challenge.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
April 8, 2024

Adopting automation on a modular basis may be a way to implement technology incrementally, making it more affordable and easier to learn and deploy.


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Use Food Testing to Avoid Costly Recalls

While it has often been said you can’t test quality into a product, nevertheless, a good testing program can minimize the severity of a recall.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
March 25, 2024

While it has often been said you can’t test quality into a product, nevertheless, a good testing program can minimize the severity of a recall.


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Barcode scanning in grocery store

Track and Trace Gets a Boost from GS1 12 and 128 Barcodes

The humble barcode on a food product is both a track-and-trace and a marketing tool.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
March 11, 2024

The humble barcode on a food product is both a track-and-trace and a marketing tool.


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Cybersecurity

Ransomware Attacks Get the Lion’s Share of Publicity, but OT Incursions Can Be More Pernicious

You may be able to buy your way out of an IT ransomware attack, but an OT attack could destroy your product and its reputation.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
February 20, 2024

Cybersecurity demands all hands-on-deck focus to prevent worst-case scenarios.


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High lead or heavy metal levels in spices, such as cinnamon, typically come from three potential sources
Quality Control

End-of-2023 Sees Cantaloupe, Applesauce Recalls: Is FSVP Working?

FSVP was finalized a year ago and is supposed to protect the American food supply.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
February 13, 2024

With two major recalls at the end of 2023 involving foreign suppliers, more work needs to be done to prevent injuries to Americans.


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Siemens' turnkey Blockchain-based Trusted Traceability Solution expedited future recall scenarios throughout the brewer’s extensive supply chain

Tools to Improve In-House Traceability

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
January 29, 2024

A brewer turns to Siemens for its turnkey Blockchain-based Trusted Traceability Solution to expedite future recall scenarios throughout the brewer’s extensive supply chain.


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AI tools in Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence: Still Needs Fine Tuning To Succeed In Manufacturing

While there are already some AI tools available, proving their effectiveness will take some dedicated teamwork from suppliers, integrators and manufacturers.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
January 4, 2024

Artificial intelligence and humans working as a team will make manufacturing more efficient and cost effective.


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