It’s been just over 18 months since we first discussed the idea of blockchain for food traceability. As we head into 2020, what’s changed? Are Australian suppliers and retailers any closer to using blockchain to improve food traceability? Where will it go next? Before we dive in, here’s a quick recap: What is food traceability? Food […]
Ask any food supplier what equipment they need for food-safety program, and laser marking wouldn’t be the first thing they say. In fact, chances are it wouldn’t even make the list. But for brand owners who are serious about their food-safety programs and want to meet full compliance with regulators and retailers, laser marking and […]
Everyone has no doubt heard of HACCP – or “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points”. This food-safety program has been around since NASA sent astronauts into space in the 1960s. Most food businesses in Australia need to devise a food-safety program based on HACCP principles if they want to get on the supermarket shelves or into […]
The National Traceability Project is well underway in Australia. So, what is it? And why does it matter for Australian manufacturers? No longer is traceability something for only the most forward-thinking manufacturers to worry about. Around 70% of Australia’s agricultural produce is exported. Effective traceability systems are critical for access to these export markets to […]