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GS1 webinar series to showcase traceability best practices

The webinar will take place Aug. 14 from 2 pm to 3pm ET.

August 8, 2024

Global Food Traceability Center's Blake Harris to share traceability best practices as part of GS1 Supply Chain webinar series.

Inspection and detection equipment advances improve quality control

Snack, bakery facilities improve facility, equipment cleaning and sanitation during the pandemic

Snack and bakery companies focus on cleaning and sanitation in the midst of COVID-19.

Ed Finkel

January 25, 2021

Equipment and facility cleaning and sanitation solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strategies for using refurbished equipment in snack and bakery production

When does it make sense to refurbish equipment?

Ed Finkel

November 20, 2020

Cost, safety, efficiency, footprint, operator familiarity, and the ability to meet regulations are among the key factors that snack and bakery facilities need to consider when deciding whether to keep and refurbish an old piece of equipment, or send it to the scrap heap and buy new.

Using food safety technology to improve snack and bakery product quality

Companies seek to improve their food safety software and technology.

Liz Parker Kuhn

November 16, 2020

There are many ways to improve food safety using software and technology. Blockchain, going paperless, and audit software are just a few options, and many companies are constantly innovating and improving their technologies.

Machine essentials for lubricants in snack and bakery production

Proper storage, use, employee training and documentation helps ensure safe use of machine lubricants

Neal Lorenzi

November 19, 2019

Lubrication is critical to equipment functionality and longevity. And in food production environments like snack and bakery facilities, it's also imperative that lubricants do not contaminate products and pose a health hazard.

Improving snack and bakery production efficiency through smart design and production

Improving snack and bakery efficiency through smart design and production

Snack and bakery companies have many pathways toward improved efficiency

Ed Finkel

November 18, 2019

Achieving greater efficiency in snack food and bakery plants can come from a variety of different initiatives. The initial design and construction of facilities can be thoughtfully laid out and executed with efficiency in mind.

Managing snack and bakery recalls and traceability to comply with FSMA

Leonard L. Steed

May 17, 2019

If your food safety plan has identified critical control points and/or preventive controls per your hazard analysis, the FDA'’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires you to have a documented recall program.

How inspection systems help candy makers get the most out of production

New product offerings, package formats present challenges that may require upgraded inspection systems.

Robert Rogers

November 28, 2018

The confectionery sector presents multiple quality control challenges to manufacturers, and product inspection systems ensure that only items in perfect condition reach the retail supply chain.

Third-party logistics providers integrate warehousing and transportation

Snack producers and bakers can customize warehousing and transportation services to meet individual needs.

Neal Lorenzi

May 22, 2018

Third-party logistics (3PL), the use of a third-party business to outsource elements of a company's distribution and order fulfillment services, can help snack producers and bakeries deliver their products more effectively. 3PL providers specialize in integrated warehousing and transportation services that can be customized to meet customers' needs based on market conditions.

Practical tips to excel at snack and bakery facility food safety audits

Stephanie Lopez

March 13, 2018

The more plant personnel who participate in your facility’s food safety audit, the better. These educational experiences allow your staff to engage with the audit process and improve their food safety knowledge.