Much of the microbiological and quality testing done by the food industry is conducted to meet customer demands. This is especially true with products that are deemed high risk. Examples of such products are meat, dairy, and almost any product containing protein, plus any product that does not incorporate a kill step in the process.

Quality management systems involve everyone from receiving to processing, packaging and shipping.

ERP systems can manage food quality and safety as well as business functions.

Canada-based Dairy Distillery, a spirits producer that combines artisanal distilling techniques with a scientific process to transform milk into vodka, is using Pleora Technologies’ visual inspection system to help maintain brand quality standards and reduce errors that increase operating costs and slow production. 

Providing two critical functions in one compact frame, the company’s HC-A-V checkweigher is suitable for a range of packaged goods, including food and beverage items.

In-Sight® 3D-L4000 embedded vision system combines patented speckle-free blue laser optics and the a range of true 3D vision tools with the flexibility of the In-Sight spreadsheet, which sets up and runs 3D applications without the need for programming or external processing. 

As more companies enter the cannabis-infused food and beverage product development and processing market, they will seek a high level of quality control (QC) to help ensure product safety and labeling accuracy. 

Belgian artisanal pâté maker uses Engilico seal inspection system to ensure a quality packed product.