scholarly journals Critical Food Safety Issues Facing the Food Industry: A Delphi Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevan W Lamm ◽  
Nekeisha L. Randall ◽  
Francisco Diez-Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Policy ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Comparative Research ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Delphi Analysis

The topic of food safety continues to receive increased attention and has ramifications on various human, environmental, policy, and economic levels worldwide. By garnering feedback from 30 food industry experts, this study was undertaken to identify the most critical issues facing the food industry in relation to food safety. According to expert opinion and after three rounds of Delphi inquiry, food contamination detection, outbreaks, and prevention along with governmental oversight, education for and communication with consumers and employees, and globalization were identified as the main areas at the forefront of food safety. Delphi and constant comparative research methods are explained and suggestions on how to make meaning from the results to progress in this area are discussed.

scholarly journals The Signs of Digitalization on Food Safety Issues: A Literature Review Focusing on Traceability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Freund
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Data Transfer ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Safety Issues

This study aims to examine the signs of digitalization’s/Industry 4.0’s impact on food safety in form of a literature review. It is intended to awake the interest of both the academic sphere and internal (e.g., managers) and external (e.g., costumers, state) stakeholders of food producers and also processing companies. The main research questions focus on the methodology of tracing and tracking, which both have significant importance in the area of quality assurance especially in the food industry. From an economic point of view, we are now in the age of Industry 4.0, which has a major impact on the whole economy. Industry 4.0 solutions significantly are realized in the automation of data transfer. Excellent food safety conditions can be supported by real-time transmission, analysis, and interpretation of data characterizing products and processes. This study is an introductory part of the literature review of my doctoral research. The research goals include the exploration of Industry 4.0 and practices given by digitalization within different sectors of the food industry. Furthermore, establishing relationships between the measurability of food safety criteria and the toolbox of digitization and regulatory requirements are expected to be the results of the research process. The current study aims to introduce and interpret the basics of the connection between food safety and the toolbox of Industry 4.0. In general, the research may contribute both to the scientific area and the arena of practice.

scholarly journals An Overview of Nanotechnology in Food Science: Preparative Methods, Practical Applications, and Safety

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunjong Yu ◽  
Jun-Young Park ◽  
Chang Woo Kwon ◽  
Sung-Chul Hong ◽  
Kyung-Min Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Targeted Delivery ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
Processing And Storage

As the researches to utilize nanotechnology in food science are advanced, applications of nanotechnology in various fields of the food industry have increased. Nanotechnology can be applied to the food industry for production, processing, storage, and quality control of foods. Nanomaterials, unlike conventional microscale materials, having novel characteristics can improve sensory quality of foods by imparting novel texture, color, and appearance. Nanotechnology has been used to design nanosensors for detection of harmful components in foods and a smart packaging system enabling to recognize food contamination very rapidly and sensitively. Nanoencapsulation is the most significant technology in food science, especially for bioactive compounds and flavors. Targeted delivery systems designed with nanoencapsulation can enhance bioavailability of bioactive compounds after oral administration. In addition, nanoencapsulation enables to control the release of flavors at the desired time and to protect the degradation of flavors during processing and storage. In this review, current applications of nanotechnology in food science including flavor control, enhancement of bioavailability of bioactive compounds, and detection of deleterious substances in foods are presented. Furthermore, this article overviews classification, preparative methods, and safety issues of nanomaterials for food science. This review will be of help to provide comprehensive information for newcomers utilizing nanotechnology to the food sector.

Importance of Neo-formed Contaminants (NFCs) in Chemical Food Safety

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Chemical Contamination ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Food And Drink ◽  
Food Safety Standards

Food safety is the number one priority of the food and drink industry worldwide. It is always the target for modern food industry to meet the highest food safety standards based on sound science. While there are many scenarios that might cause food contamination, most fall under one of four categories; biological, chemical, physical and cross-contamination. Specifically, chemical contamination occurs when food comes into contact with chemicals and can lead to chemical food toxicant. Chemicals can produce both acute and chronic diseases depending on the level of contaminants in the food.

scholarly journals An Architectural Framework for Generating Food Safety Key Performance Indicators

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Abogabal ◽  
Shimaa M. Ouf ◽  
Amira M. Idrees ◽  
Ayman E. Khedr
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Data Mining Techniques ◽  
Threshold Conditions ◽  
Architectural Framework

Information Technology proved its effectiveness in all industry fields, taking the competition to unexpectedly high levels. Identifying the essential parameters is vital to success. In different fields, business processes monitoring is also essential. In the food industry, for example, food hazards may occur in any stage of generating food, from agriculture to serving. This research uses data mining techniques to propose an architectural framework that can be utilized as a guide for food contamination prevention. The proposed framework aims at detecting the current food status, determining the suitability of the current conditions compared with the required conditions, and alerting users of near-threshold conditions. The framework predicts the available parameters for maintaining the food’s acceptability and includes a plan to follow. The research provides a prototype with a benchmark dataset for proving the applicability of the proposed framework.

scholarly journals From food defence to food supply chain integrity

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca K. Davidson ◽  
Wilson Antunes ◽  
Elisabeth H. Madslien ◽  
José Belenguer ◽  
Marco Gerevini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Food Supply Chain ◽  
Food Fraud ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Consumer confidence in the European food industry has been shaken by a number of recent scandals due to food fraud and accidental contamination, reminding the authors that deliberate incidents can occur. Food defence methods aim to prevent or mitigate deliberate attacks on the food supply chain but are not a legal requirement. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how proactive and reactive food defence practices can help prevent or mitigate malicious attacks on the food chain and also food fraud, food crime and food safety. The authors look at how food defence differs from food safety and how it contributes to food supply chain integrity. Design/methodology/approach Food defence has been the focus of two different EU FP7 security projects, EDEN and SNIFFER. Food industry stakeholders participated in workshops and demonstrations on food defence and relevant technology was tested in different food production scenarios. Findings Food industry end-users reported a lack of knowledge regarding food defence practices. They wished for further guidelines and training on risk assessment as well as access to validated test methods. Novel detection tools and methods showed promise with authentication, identification, measurement, assessment and control at multiple levels of the food supply chain prior to distribution and retail. Practical implications The prevention of a contamination incident, prior to retail, costs less than dealing with a large foodborne disease outbreak. Food defence should therefore be integral to food supply chain integrity and not just an afterthought in the wake of an incident. Originality/value It is argued that food defence practices have a vital role to play across the board in unintentional and intentional food contamination incidents. The application of these methods can help ensure food supply chain integrity.

scholarly journals The evaluation of the developments in food safety systems formation in the world for dairy industry from the standpoint ofTurke

2012 ◽  
Vol 52 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 236-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Demirbaş ◽  
Ö. Karahan ◽  
Z. Kenanoğlu ◽  
C. Karagözlü
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
World Trade ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Dairy Industry ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Domestic Consumption ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
The World ◽  
Safety Systems

Food safety is important due to new protection measurements applied in the growing world trade as much as the raise and continuity of life quality. In recent years, the countries have begun to face with important problems both in domestic consumption and exportation, because of the sensitivity of consumers on the safety of food products. Regarding this, in the dairy industry, which is an important sub sector of the food industry, the food safety issues has begun to gain importance in developing countries like the developed ones as a result of the world trade. Therefore the aim of this study can be stated as examining the food safety systems for dairy industry and comparing them withTurkey.

Importance of Neo-formed Contaminants (NFCs) in Chemical Food Safety

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Chemical Contamination ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Food And Drink ◽  
Food Safety Standards

Food safety is the number one priority of the food and drink industry worldwide. It is always the target for modern food industry to meet the highest food safety standards based on sound science. While there are many scenarios that might cause food contamination, most fall under one of four categories; biological, chemical, physical and cross-contamination. Specifically, chemical contamination occurs when food comes into contact with chemicals and can lead to chemical food toxicant. Chemicals can produce both acute and chronic diseases depending on the level of contaminants in the food.

Artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain in food safety

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qinqin Zhou ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Suya Wang
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Applications Of Ai

Abstract Food safety plays an essential role in our daily lives, and it becomes serious with the development of worldwide trade. To tackle the food safety issues, many advanced technologies have been developed to monitor the process of the food industry (FI) to ensure food safety, including the process of food production, processing, transporting, storage, and retailing. These technologies are often referred to as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and blockchain, which have been widely applied in many research areas. In this review, we introduce these technologies and their applications in the food safety domain. Firstly, basic concepts of these technologies are presented. Then, applications for food safety from a data perspective based on these technologies are analyzed. Finally, future challenges of the applications of AI, big data, and blockchain are discussed.

scholarly journals Overview of Fusion Technology in Food Safety Big Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 02012
Author(s):  
Yajie Wang ◽  
Bing Yang ◽  
Hong Yang ◽  
Miao Hao ◽  
Chengmei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Early Warning System ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Unstructured Data ◽  
Fusion Technology ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Large amounts of organised and unstructured data from various sources and origins are increasingly being handled by technology. Big data is a term used to describe these technologies, which open up new fields of research and applications that will have an expanding impact on all aspects of our society. Because of its potential to turn massive amounts of data into insights for informed business and operational choices, big data has found uses in a variety of industries. In the food industry, advanced techniques have been used for providing Food Safety. We present an overview of how and to what extent big data is being used in the food safety domain in this study. Mobile phones as food safety detecting devices and the use of social media as an early warning system for food safety issues are just two examples of the new advancements made feasible by big data.

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