Driven by ever-stricter safety regulations and the need for traceability across the supply chain, food manufacturers are increasingly turning to inspection solutions with improved precision and greater digital capabilities. Metal detection specialist Fortress Technology examines the different factors that are accelerating the need for smarter systems, and how intelligent inspection equipment is helping to usher in a new era of food safety.
Beyond identifying contaminants, smarter technology is being used within or alongside inspection systems to improve efficiency, compliance and, ultimately, profitability. As consumer trends, production methods and delivery platforms continue to shift at a rapid pace, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has addressed these changes with its New Era of Smarter Food Safety.