The COVID-19 pandemic has a tremendous effect on the food supply chain. The production cycles and transportation logistics faced significant delays or breakdowns. The supplies have been in shortage, as fewer quantities have been produced or made available in the [...]
Wouldn’t life be easier if we could prevent food safety incidents from ever happening? Nowadays, we’re hearing more and more about retailers and food outlets selling out of date food. Food recalls have also been increasing over the past two [...]
The food safety leaders we talk to these days are analyzing thousands of past food safety incidents, trying to understand what might happen in the future. They have to take critical decisions every day for their supply chain in order [...]
Predictive analytics are so cool. Nowadays, you can find their application in many sectors, for many critical business decisions. Everyone seems to be discussing the so-called ‘Prediction Machines’ that promises to enhance any type of software system with cheap and easy-to-use AI algorithmic [...]
For ages, milk and dairy products have been a staple of the diet of young and old around the world. In fact, milk contains nine essential nutrients, making it one of the most nutritious beverages one can enjoy. But, in [...]
Global Safety in the Case of Dairy Products Continuing the "Food Safety insights and lessons learned" series, we are moving into the dairy industry report this week. Via the accumulation of data for the case of dairy products over the past [...]
Α prestigious UK publication recently asked Agroknow's CEO - Nikos Manouselis, to contribute with an expert opinion. The New Business Magazine provides small and medium businesses with advice, reports and reviews on key areas of business. There, he highlights the vital role [...]
Our previous two articles explored hazard trends within the non-alcoholic beverages market and an in-depth look at emerging hazards in the juice drinks industry. This article will examine how we can identify and overcome the hidden hazards associated with soft [...]
We have just opened a new digital marketing position and I have been asked to write a few things that would attract new candidates. Not the typical description of the job position which includes information like the role and accountabilities, [...]
Today, although we have good food safety standards, food safety systems, certifications and risk assessment strategies - recalls and border rejections are increasing - the number of recalls and border rejections reported in 2019 have doubled compared to 2014. [...]
Our previous article focused on a number of different sectors with the non-alcoholic beverages market, this piece will look in-depth at the juice drinks industry. It will outline the potential hazards that can disrupt this complex ecosystem, as well as, [...]
The time to solve digital interoperability problems and help ensure a more transparent, interoperable and safe food system has come. Within the next few years, the vision described in the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint can become a reality. [...]