Halal food companies use blockchain for traceability
07 June, 2018TE-FOOD and UK-based HALAL TRAIL have partnered to track livestock and ensure halal food is prepared according to Islamic law.
Protect your caviar without revealing where it is
28 May, 2018A prototype adhesive ID tag based on blockchain technology enables valuable goods to be protected without revealing their location.
How can you get more out of your track-and-trace?
01 May, 2018Manufacturers are using track-and-trace as a strategy to better see and manage the entire ecosystem of their production facilities, making smarter manufacturing a reality.
Qenos eXsource specialty polymer distribution arm
20 April, 2018eXsource — Qenos's specialty distribution arm — offers a direct channel to a range of local and international specialty polymers.
IDlocate cloud-based authentication platform
02 April, 2018IDlocate's cloud-based platform enables consumers to verify authenticity, receive brand engagement content and check recall status every time they scan an individual product.
SICK CLV6 series laser barcode scanners
26 March, 2018SICK's CLV6 series laser barcode scanners are suitable for use in food production processes where hygiene is crucial.
Common Despatch Checklist Toolkit aids supply chain
08 February, 2018In an attempt to encourage greater efficiencies in the supply chain, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has released a Common Despatch Checklist (CDC) Toolkit.
Marking system developed to prevent counterfeit goods
02 February, 2018Researchers have engineered a secure marking system which creates a digital fingerprint for manufacturers to identify counterfeit products.
Tackling food fraud with blockchain technology
11 December, 2017A new research project called BeefLedger has been launched by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) that aims to track beef from the paddock to the plate and fight food fraud.
Consumers confused over 'organic' and 'non-GM' food labels
26 October, 2017Researchers found that many consumers have difficulty distinguishing the difference between foods labelled as "organic" and "non-genetically modified", with some viewing them as synonymous.
Turck TBEN-S-RFID and TBEN-L-RFID interface modules
23 October, 2017To simplify RFID integration across industrial environments, Turck has released two interface modules: the TBEN-S-RFID and TBEN-L-RFID.
Smart glasses speed up food warehouse operations
18 October, 2017With perishable food products, speed is crucial in every part of the supply chain, but this is often hindered through slow and complicated warehouse operations. Wearable technology company Picavi has sped up this process using smart glasses in order picking, and Weerts Supply Chain has utilised their technology.
Dematic distributes smart glasses
11 October, 2017Automated technology supplier Dematic has announced it will distribute Vuzix Smart Glasses in Australia and New Zealand.
Improving traceability in the supply chain
21 September, 2017 by Jonathan WilkinsIn summer 2017, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) discovered that over 700,000 contaminated eggs from Dutch and Belgian farms were distributed to the UK. The final destination of each egg was unclear, so thousands of salads, sandwiches and other meals containing egg were recalled from supermarkets.
Australian Food Cold Chain Council formed in Queensland
21 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyA new cold chain advocacy group has been established in Queensland to improve compliance and standards in the handling of food at all levels of the cold chain.
