Technology in Food Safety: Your Blueprint for Success

Product recalls can have a devastating impact on businesses, leading to brand damaging reputation, a loss of consumer trust, and high financial costs. There are many factors that contribute to food security, including social, economical and geopolitical aspects. 

Manufacturer’s play a crucial role in keeping our food supply safe. By adopting technology to improve food safety practices, they can minimise risks, streamline production and protect their brand reputation. 

Read on to explore how inspection technology is helping the food industry tackle these challenges head-on!

Food Safety Protects Food Manufacturers’ Reputation

The UK’s competitive food landscape makes ensuring product safety not just good practice, but a crucial step in maintaining your reputation. At Fortress Technology, we recognise the pressures faced by food manufacturers in the UK, from navigating stringent regulations to meeting evolving consumer demands. 

To protect both your brand and bottom line, a proactive approach to food safety is essential. That’s why we have engineered a range of exceptional inspection systems, specifically designed to address the unique challenges of the UK food industry.

The Evolving Landscape of UK Food Safety

As shown in the image above, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has highlighted emerging technologies transforming the UK food system. These innovations are essential for reducing risks like contamination and food fraud.

These risks are not just hypothetical—they pose genuine threats to consumer health and your brand’s reputation. 

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Fortress Technology your Food Safety partner 

We’re more than an equipment provider; we’re your partner in food safety. Our technology goes beyond standard detection, offering a complete approach to help you:

• Minimise recall risk: Our range of inspection systems identifies and removes even the smallest contaminants, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. 
• Enhance Production Accuracy: Our advanced checkweighing systems optimise profitability due to precise product weight control.
• Comply with UK regulations: Our solutions help you meet stringent FSA requirements, avoiding costly fines and penalties.
• Enhance consumer trust: By demonstrating your commitment to food safety, you build stronger relationships with consumers and solidify your brand’s position in the market.

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Food Safety in action. 

Our commitment to innovation is evident in solutions like the Bulk Potato Slider Detector. In a proactive approach, one Fortress customer installed upstream inspection equipment to reassure their supplier base.

This system utilises a specialised VLF coil that effectively detects metal contaminants in potatoes, regardless of moisture or dirt, safeguarding farmers and processors alike.

You can access these and other case studies on our website.

Explore Fortress Technology’s Solutions

We offer a range of inspection equipment for food safety, including metal detection, checkweighing and X-ray systems. With our Never Obsolete  guarantee, we ensure ongoing support and readily available parts, maximising the lifespan of your equipment and safeguarding your investment. 

For more information on Technology in Food Safety: Your Blueprint for Success talk to Fortress Technology Europe