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Matt Smith, Director of Customer Operations at mpro5 discusses how IoT, AI, and automation are helping food businesses comply with new safety regulations in 2024


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s food safety regulations become more stringent in 2024, food businesses are under pressure to comply with new standards, including laws around traceability,


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labelling and hygiene. Likewise, The UK Food Information Amendment, also known as Natasha’s Law, has paved the way for change. The legislation aims to improve the ethics around food transparency and sets exceedingly high standards for ‘PPDS’ food branding in order to better protect both customers and businesses. The increasing complexity of these regulations therefore calls for a change-of- pace from traditional monitoring and food safety methods.


Thankfully, advancements


in technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), AI and automation are coming to the aid of food businesses who need to streamline compliance


processes. These innovations


significantly improve efficiency and minimise the risk of errors, all while delivering data crucial for meeting regulatory requirements. For bakery manufacturers,


IoT and


automation play a vital role in managing the freshness and quality of perishable ingredients such as yeast, dairy, and eggs, which are especially


environments, while AI


allergen labelling on pre-packaged baked goods. This helps manufacturers meet Natasha’s Law requirements with accurate, traceable labelling that reassures consumers about ingredient transparency. These technologies ultimately support safer and more efficient operations in an industry where precision and consistency of ingredients are paramount.


sensitive to storage conditions. IoT sensors can continually monitor dough fermentation


algorithms analyse ingredient usage patterns to predict when fresh supplies are needed, reducing waste and ensuring consistent quality. Automation also offers crucial support for


22 Kennedy’s Bakery Production October/November 2024


Food safety compliance with IoT IoT technology is constantly creating new ways for food companies to watch over and manage critical safety measures throughout their supply chain. With the help of sensors, RFID tags and smart thermostats, these devices enable real time monitoring of food storage conditions like temperature, humidity and expiration dates. For example, cold storage facilities, delivery trucks


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Minimising the risk of


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