There are different ways in which food safety teams can stay informed about what is happening out there that could be critical for their supply chain. For example, regularly checking official, trusted websites like the European RASFF portal and the [...]
Food companies want to avoid major incidents, be more proactive and less reactive in their food risk mitigation actions. They also want to increase the amount of data that they can have access to, in order to be able [...]
Every time that a food recall takes place, I get extremely frustrated. What if there was a way for food companies to be notified about emerging risks that really need their attention and action, before such a recall happens? Not [...]
I love sesame seeds. They have a nutty, slightly sweet taste and aroma which are enhanced by toasting. They are a popular ingredient of many cuisines and bakery products in the world. Unfortunately, a massive recall of sesame seed containing [...]
Predictive analytics are so cool. Nowadays, you can find their application in many sectors, for many critical business decisions. Everyone seems to be discussing the so-called ‘Prediction Machines’ that promises to enhance any type of software system with cheap and easy-to-use AI algorithmic [...]
I was recently invited by John Keogh from Shantalla Inc., to share my perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the food industry, as part of his 2020 Future of Food - 10X10 CEO Interview Series. This was an amazing [...]
My dear readers, let me introduce you to the Reynauds: the wonderful couple behind BriteScan LLC, a hardware-enabled SaaS company based near San Francisco that develops cutting-edge, affordable material verification solutions to enhance the [...]