Valentine’s Day. Chocolate hearts. (hopefully) No broken hearts. It's the time of the year that some people adore, and some people dread. But one thing most of us can agree on: chocolate is damn good. Unfortunately chocolate does not grow on trees, at least not in a form we would be comfortable eating, so it must be harvested and processed to gain its gooey goodness. This process, sometimes referred to as food...

Written by SmartSense | February 13, 2019 | Food Safety

In 1986, McDonald’s had big plans to open a new restaurant in Rome – not only Italy’s first, but the largest in the world. When word got out, however, Italians from all quarters protested. City planners objected that the American company lacked the right permits. Politicians claimed that it would ruin the historic importance of the Piazza di Spagna, where the restaurant would be located. Thousands of people rallied,...

Written by SmartSense | February 8, 2019 | Food Safety

Tackling food safety and maintaining medication efficacy is complicated, and requires close collaboration with foodservice and healthcare professionals to ensure success. In building our product line, we have worked hand-in-hand with customers to understand their needs and in turn, grow our analytics product offering.

Written by SmartSense | February 6, 2019 | Pharmacy Safety, Food Safety, Connected Facility, Supply Chain

On January 15, Canada’s new safe food law replaced fourteen sets of previous regulations, effectively altering the course of the nation’s food safety requirements for both importers and exporters. Officially called the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), the law recognizes new threats to food safety, changing consumer preferences, and prevention-focused...

Written by SmartSense | January 30, 2019 | Food Safety, Supply Chain

Grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores... from name brands to mom and pop shops, the retail experience has changed drastically over the years. Self-service grocery stores however, both large and small, have remained largely unchanged since their inception in 1916 by Piggly Wiggly. The introduction of the shopping cart in 1937 by Sylvan Goldman, owner of the Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain, further upended...

Written by SmartSense | January 25, 2019 | Food Safety, Connected Facility, HACCP

In our previous post, we outlined the environmental impact of using paper, but did not cover in detail how digital solutions can reduce waste and improve efficiencies that lead to lower carbon emissions. SmartSense solutions can be leveraged to improve our environment and reduce harmful emissions. From reducing food waste to improving fleet productivity, remote monitoring provides a new means of keeping our climate...

Written by SmartSense | January 23, 2019 | Food Safety, Supply Chain