Ways Science Can Strengthen the Food Supply Chain During a Pandemic

Ways Science Can Strengthen the Food Supply Chain During a pandemic 




A pandemic changes everything. It changes how we view our surroundings. It changes what we trust. It changes our sense of security. 

As the COVID-19 crisis continues and supply chains are still compromised, more focus is being put on the safety of everything from doorknobs to doughnuts. While new food safety regulations are implemented and consumer demands continue to shift and increase, products need to satisfy a greater number of food quality and security requirements. Here are a few ways science and technology can help tackle food industry risks heightened by the coronavirus.

Leverage science and data to increase food traceability and transparency globally

Traceability allows food products to be traced through the supply chain. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the reputational repercussions of food safety failures have only become more apparent. As consumers understand more about the food they consume and are growing more and more cautious of the number of trips they are making to the grocery store, they demand more transparency from retailers and food suppliers.

Science and data allow us to understand causes of breaches in food security, identify food safety issues before they become threats, and help stem the spread of food-borne illness. Recent data gathered from technology and applications rooted in predictive and remote monitoring can track production and distribution, improve food traceability, and enhance food security. 

In some cases, smart packaging even allows consumers to better track their food and help the food industry establish better supply chain visibility.

Invest in high-performing food packaging

Packaging protects food as it is transported, stored, and displayed in the store. 

Research conducted by food scientists and microbiologists, coupled with advances in packaging technology, can help tackle food safety head on. When combined with good manufacturing practices, these technologies provide extended shelf-life with minimal food safety issues and help put consumers’ minds at ease.

The recent health crisis has emphasized how food safety risks are also different by region or country. For instance, in China, some consumers purchase unpack aged fresh proteins such as chicken in open food markets. This increases risk of cross-contamination. A lack of packaging also makes it more difficult to manage traceability. 

Using the right type of packaging can dramatically decrease food safety risks while increasing shelf-life and minimizing food waste in China and around the globe. One example? Vacuum packaging with materials that are specially engineered for poultry.

CREDIT : FOOD INDUSTRY  EXECUTIVE 


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