Tracking and tracing in the food industry

What is it?

Tracking and tracing are processes that help track the movement and history of food from production to sale. This includes all the steps that food goes through, such as production, packaging, transportation and sale.

Why is it important?

• Food safety: it helps to quickly identify and remove unsafe food from the market, protecting people's health.
• Quality: It ensures that food meets certain quality standards.
• Consumer confidence: Consumers have more confidence in products that can be tracked from start to finish.

How does it work?

• Technology: Various technologies such as barcodes and RFID (radio frequency identification) are used to track products.
• Databases: Food information is stored in databases where it can be easily traced. Benefits for companies: Efficiency: Helps companies better manage inventory and improve logistics.
• Reputation: Companies that pay attention to tracking and tracing can gain a better reputation in the market. In this way, tracking and tracing helps keep food safe and of good quality for everyone.