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biological, physical, and chemical contaminants. By implementing controls that prevent direct and cross- contamination, food safety risks can be mitigated throughout the entire supply chain, from production on the farm to transportation, storage, and retail processing. Raw animal products, like meat, eggs, fi sh, and shellfi sh, pose a signifi cant risk due to their potential to carry harmful microorganisms that can harm consumers, particularly poultry. Additionally, hazards to food safety can arise from surfaces and equipment in retail stores. Supermarkets and other food and beverage service providers have taken a proactive approach towards their catering operations in order to ensure business continuity and maintain the safety of their customers and employees. They understand that maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods is a race against time, and any delay or failure to maintain optimal conditions can lead to signifi cant fi nancial and reputational losses, not to mention potential health hazards.
Supply chain
The ongoing supply chain disruptions, previously a result of Brexit, Covid-19, and the ongoing war in Ukraine, but
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now due to unseasonal warm weather in parts of Europe, has demonstrated the responsiveness and adaptability of the UK food supply chain. Despite the numerous challenges and hurdles faced, the UK’s food industry has shown remarkable resilience, with stakeholders at every stage of the supply chain working tirelessly to ensure that food products reach consumers. One of the unsung heroes is food temperature monitoring, which has played a crucial role in ensuring that perishable goods are stored at optimal temperatures, preserving their quality and safety be it in supermarkets or in transit. With the current challenges expected to persist in the foreseeable future, food temperature monitoring will continue to be an essential tool for supermarkets. By providing real-time information on the temperature conditions in storage facilities and during transportation, this technology helps to prevent spoilage and minimise waste. This will ensure that consumers have access to fresh and high-quality food products and will limit any damage to a supermarket’s reputation.
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This real time live tracking of temperatures streamlines processes and procedures and enables supermarket staff to act immediately should any unforeseen circumstances arise.
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