Food safety
If only she had known about the possibilities of digitalisation
For us, safe food is not a fairy tale or an abstract idea. It is essential to us and to our customers along the food chain. It is our top priority. Unlike Snow White, consumers should be able to consume food without second thoughts. However, according to the WHO, 600 million people still fall ill and 420,000 die each year as a result of contaminated food.
With our integrated automation solutions, we have been supporting the food industry for many years in making production, processing, packagingand cold chain processes transparent and safe in accordance with the HACCP concept. They detect deviations from standardised processes quickly and reliably, helping to avoid potential risks from the outset. This way, our customers fulfil their responsibility to produce safe food.
From sensor to ERP, from farm to table, our seamless digitalisation solutions contribute to transparent product traceability. Knowing for sure that the processes run smoothly from the source to the point of sale is relevant and mandatory for all stakeholders. And it creates the most precious value that can be obtained when dealing with food: trust. This applies to the manufacturing and processing companies themselves – but above all to the consumer.
Reduce the risk. With sophisticated automation
We have been supporting our customers in the food industry with our expertise and industry know-how in the automation and digitalisation of their processes since 1969. As an EHEDG member, we know the most important challenges of safe food production – and offer the right solutions to master them.
Success stories
Many customers are already successfully using ifm solutions in food production, thus ensuring greater food safety.
Danone
The Danone food company is converting one of its largest dairies in France to oat drink production. The company is also relying on digitalisation solutions from ifm for the modernisation in order to be able to monitor the entire production process centrally.
staedler automation AG
Put the pasta dough into the hot water, drain, rinse with cold water – done. The spaetzle cooker from staedler automation uses the same method we all know from our own kitchen, but in industrial dimensions and precisely controlled by ifm sensors – for a continuously high product quality.
Oro de Cacao
Oro de Cacao uses IO-Link technology and the moneo configure parameter setting software for the production of high-quality chocolate. This makes it possible to monitor the pressure, conductivity and temperature sensors used. The self-calibrating temperature sensors reduce maintenance costs.
Reliable processes for safe food
Whether storing, processing, cleaning or transporting: This is how you ensure reliability along the entire process chain.
These four exemplary applications are representative of the added value of digitalisation in the production of food and beverages. We will be happy to advise you personally on your individual requirements.
Heat exchanger
Eliminating quality problems in product manufacturing by means of accurate temperature measurement solutions from ifm.
CIP installation
Ensuring food safety and product quality by means of effective CIP cycles with solutions from ifm.
Process tank
Revolutionising the control of process tanks with innovative ifm sensor systems and automation in food production.
Experience ifm
Would you like to find out more about our products and solutions for food safety? Take the opportunity to talk to our experts and find out about the added value of digitalised processes – on site, online, live or on demand: the choice is yours.
Food safety webinar
How is IO-Link relevant to food safety? Our experts shed light on the most important aspects for you and demonstrate the advantages of the digital communication standard in a practical way.
Anuga FoodTec 2024 in Cologne
Experience the benefits of digitalisation up close at the leading international trade fair for the food industry and talk to our experts. We look forward to welcoming you in Cologne from 19 to 22 March 2024.
ifm LiveTalk
Why do we need industry-wide safety standards? What role does EHEDG play in this and is absolute safety even possible? We discussed these and other questions with Hein Timmermann, president of EHEDG, live at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne. Would you like to watch the talk again? Click here for the Re-Live Talk.
ifm is a partner to the food industry
As a specialist in the automation and digitalisation of the food industry, we are aware of the high requirements of producers, plant manufacturers and consumers. This is why we always apply the highest standards of quality, safety and reliability to our products and solutions.
ifm at a glance
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Sustainability
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EHEDG member
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