Produce Growers, Processors and Distributors
The fresh-cut produce grower, processor and distributor industry is self-regulated. They have an increased pressure from customers and federal regulators to improve testing methodology and detection results.
Currently there are no means of screening the entire produce lot for pathogens, such as E. Coli O157:H7. Current screening methods are not effective, as they screen only very small sample sizes (0.01%), and use an external lab culture-based methodology that takes from 12-36 hours to process results.
Hanson Technologies' food safety solutions deliver multiple benefits to food growers, processors and distributors and those in the retail food industry including superior brand protection, process control and improved pathogen detection quality assurance, reduced liability, cost reduction, minimization of logistical issues, and greater freshness ultimately increasing consumer satisfaction and confidence.
OmniFresh 1000™ System benefits for food growers, processors and distributors include:
- Superior Brand Protection: Hanson Technologies' solutions optimize product safety and quality, delivering superior brand protection and increased confidence in food quality and safety from farm gate to dinner plate.
- Large Sample Capability: The ability to screen the entire produce lot gives growers gives growers and producers superior brand protection, reducing the costs and risks of recalls, outbreaks and presumptive positive while providing improved operational efficiency.
- Two Hour Results: By saving 12 to 36 hours of the entire testing process, the ability to screen a product and get results within two hours after sampling collection allows for the synchronization of the production process, reduction of time for storage and handling and decreased risk in shipping a contaminated product. This ensures that the product is fresh, with the longest shelf life possible.
- On-Site Screening and Training: The on-site testing and training helps deliver better quality and data control, with lot traceability and no downtime, all with the assistance of professional, qualified round-the-clock technicians to assist in data analysis and recall execution. Certified training is also available for customer's employees.
