ITO Thailand Hygiene Blog

New era of smarter food safety

In 2020, the USFDA created a Blueprint or guideline on food safety in the new era that will be more up to date to keep up with the rapidly evolving new era. There is also a dependence on technology, various devices, as well as new ideas that are in line with the trend for today's world that is moving into the future. Tune in here to see what is there.

Space Food (Part 1)

In recent years, there has been a number of research in regard to foods for long-term transport. We have discussed that some types of food, such as 3D printed food, are customisable and able to create personalised meals. Doubtlessly, it is capable of long-term missions such as aerospace and military applications. Space food, its processing and packaging technology, as well as space food and waste management will be discussed in this blog.

Food industry 4.0: Machine learning for new era of food safety

Let's understand the food industry 4.0 and examples of the use of machine learning technology in the food industry.

Food Waste

It is reported that the amount of food we waste and lose could potentially feed 1.26 billion people in each year, and that is approximately a third of all food we have produced, which is contrasting to the sustainable food system we are trying to achieve.

Specific Spoilage Organisms (SSOs)

How can microorganisms spoil your food? Which groups of microorganisms need attention and caution? Let's get to know the microorganisms that spoil your food.

4 impacts if your food products have no food safety (Part 2)

4 impacts if your food products have no food safety (Part 2)

4 impacts if your food products have no food safety (Part 1)

4 impacts if your food products have no food safety (Part 1)

Multi-Dimensional Printing in the Food Industry

In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) printing method has been widely used by creating a design based on Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and printing based on layer-by-layer deposition, food manufacturers are able to develop complex shape, and detailed structure food products. 3D food printing has generated value-added products and more customer satisfaction through printable sophisticated designs and make the impossible possible. An introduction to multi-dimensional printing, commercialised products and applications, effects on food safety and quality, advantages and disadvantages, and 4D/5D/6D printing perspective will be discussed in this blog.

Challenge of waste management for sustainable food industry

How can we develop a sustainable organization for the future and future generations? One of the solutions may be to start with managing waste and waste in the organization as its impact may be more far-reaching than you think.

Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF)

Preventive Controls for Human Food: Updated new principles to prevent your food from hazards Don't let your food to become hazardous before you fix it! Let's learn the basics of “Preventive Control Principles” in 5 minutes to protect your food products from hazards.

Microencapsulation

In recent years, food scientists are developing a new and innovative tool to provide more beneficial properties to foods. For instance, functional foods can promote good health as well as reducing risks of diseases or improving immunity with this particular tool called microencapsulation technology. It is used to provide stability, protect, and retain the sensitive functionalities of food such as nutrients, beneficial bacteria and inhibit unpreferred interactions. Moreover, bioactive compounds (BACs) such as postbiotics can be delivered with an encapsulation as well. An introduction to microencapsulation, its processing, advantages, challenges, and its global food market situation will be discussed in this blog.

Bioplastics

Recently only 9% of plastic wastes were successfully recycled, whereas 22% is mishandled and these numbers have raised concerns amongst researchers throughout the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of more packaging for food products in regard to safety concerns and it is important for manufacturers to switch to an eco-friendlier alternative such as packaging materials made from PLA bioplastic. An introduction to PLA material, its potential opportunities in the food industry, its benefits, drawbacks, safety issues, and sustainability will be discussed in this blog.