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have tripled over the last 20 years . But IoT could play a significant role in reducing or even eliminating these issues in the future .
A key part of improving transparency through IoT lies in tracking products along the supply chain . RFID technology is already making this possible , and many forward-thinking growers and producers are taking full advantage of this technology to track raw and value-added produce through the field and the warehouse , allowing them to quickly isolate and eliminate pathogens or other contamination problems down to the batch without shutting down the entire facility .
Much like with agriculture , IoT can also improve the state of equipment in the food manufacturing industry , especially as the industry moves further toward reliance on automation . Sensors can relay problems with machines , as well as taking notice immediately of contaminants like metal or other foreign elements , allowing manufacturers to further increase food safety before problems make it to the consumer .
‘ Many forwardthinking growers and producers are taking full advantage of this technology ( RFID ) to track raw and value-added produce through the field and the warehouse ’
10 January 2016