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July 18, 2024
Food & Bev
Delta’s Spoiled Food Incident: A Closer Look
On a recent Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam, passengers were in for an unexpected surprise. The flight, DL136, took off late Tuesday night but diverted to New York City early Wednesday morning due to spoiled food in the main cabin. Imagine the disappointment of hungry travelers expecting a satisfying meal during their journey!
March 13, 2024
Cold Chain
Regulations and Standards for Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics | Varcode
Learn about key regulations and standards in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics,including GDP, USP, IATA, WHO guidelines, ISO standards, and country-specificregulations to ensure product integrity and patient safety
February 22, 2024
Food & Bev
The Art of Preserving Freshness of Meat on the Move
Imagine a world where every slice of steak and every succulent cut arrives at your doorstep as if just harvested from the farm. Thanks to the cold chain, this scenario has become a reality! Our meat's journey from farm to fork is nothing short of a freshness odyssey.
February 6, 2024
Cold Chain
How the Weather Can Affect Cold Chain
The phrase "cold chain" refers to a highly controlled process of transporting and storing products that are sensitive to temperature, such as vaccines, perishable foods and pharmaceuticals
January 26, 2024
Ask the Expert
Temperature-Sensitive Drugs List + Storage Guidelines
Not all drugs react the same way to changing temperatures. Here’s a list of temperature-sensitive drugs and how to store them to maintain their efficacy.
January 10, 2024
Ask the Expert
Temperature Controlled Logistics: Top Challenges and Solutions
Learn the top challenges in transporting and storing temperature-sensitive products, and discover how to optimize your temperature-controlled logistics.
December 18, 2023
Cold Chain
Optimize Cold Chain Performance for Temp-Sensitive Products
You need to track the right data to safeguard your temperature-sensitive products. Learn about the metrics that could optimize your supply chain performance.
December 11, 2023
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Integrity Maintenance: Key Steps for Success
It’s time to level up your cold chain process. Find out how you can effectively manage the integrity of your cold products throughout the cold chain.
November 20, 2023
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Monitoring: Understanding the Science, Strategies, and More
Do you know what goes into effective cold chain monitoring? Here’s everything you need to know to transport your temperature sensitive products safely.
October 23, 2023
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Logistics: An In-Depth Look at the Process, Challenges, and Solutions
To take control of your cold chain logistics, you need to understand the process. Find out how to track your products throughout the cold supply chain.
August 7, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
Pharmaceutical Logistics: Shipping Pharmaceuticals Safely and Efficiently
At the growth rate of the pharmaceutical industry, shipping practices have never been more important. Here’s how to transport pharmaceuticals responsibly.
July 10, 2023
Food & Bev
Food Safety Issues in Grocery Retailers: The Challenges and Solutions
Grocery retailers have real food safety issues to manage to protect their customers. Find out the key challenges to food safety and how to deal with them.
July 3, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
Best Practices for Pharmaceutical Transport: A Guide For Shippers
Shippers play a crucial role in transporting pharmaceuticals. These best practices will equip you to deliver temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals safely.
June 19, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Ship Insulin Safely
Insulin is a temperature sensitive product that literally saves lives. Here’s how to ship insulin products correctly to ensure that they remain effective.
May 22, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
Vaccine Transport Guidelines for Maximum Efficacy and Safety
Vaccines remain viable when they are transported with temperature requirements in mind. Here are the vaccine transport guidelines you need to know.
May 15, 2023
Food & Bev
Shipping Cold Food: Best Practices Guide
What is the true cost of food wastage and how can you combat it? Here are some practical steps for shipping cold food safely.
May 8, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
Blood Sample Transportation Guidelines
Blood samples are a precious resource for medical procedures and testing. Here are the guidelines you should follow when transporting blood samples.
April 24, 2023
Cold Chain
5 Hot Trends in Cold Chain Management
The only constant is change in cold chain management. Explore the trends that can future-proof the way you transport temperature-sensitive products.
April 17, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
A Guide to Pharmaceutical Shipping Regulations
Brush up on the pharmaceutical transportation regulations that apply to you. Find out how to comply while optimizing your shipping process.
April 10, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
How to Optimize Laboratory Specimen Transport Process
In this article, we share laboratory specimen transport guidelines so you can balance care and speed in your specimen logistics process.
April 3, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Management Best Practices
Take the complexity out of cold chain pharma logistics with these 5 best practices. Here are the tips, tricks, and tech you need to know about.
March 14, 2023
Pharmaceutical Transport
Vaccine Accessibility Challenges in Remote Regions
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. This article discusses the challenges of vaccine accessibility in remote regions.
March 14, 2023
Cold Chain
What is Cold Chain Package Testing?
This article explains the concept and importance of cold chain package testing. Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog.
March 14, 2023
Cold Chain
How Temperature Monitoring Systems Optimize Cold Chain Logistics
Get the latest industry news from the Varcode blog. In this article, discover how temperature monitoring systems enhance cold chain logistics efficiency.
February 13, 2023
Cold Chain
How to Ship Temperature Sensitive Items
Stop living in the dark ages. Discover how to ship temperature sensitive items using all the advantages of the 21st century.
February 6, 2023
Cold Chain
Cold Chain Management Best Practices
This article presents best practices for effective cold chain management. Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog.
January 16, 2023
Food & Bev
Overcoming Food Transportation Issues
Explore solutions for overcoming food transportation issues faced by food and beverage companies from this article on Varcode's Industry blog.
January 9, 2023
Food & Bev
Food Safety vs. Food Quality: The Difference | Varcode
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. Learn the difference between food safety and quality from this article.
December 16, 2022
Cold Chain
Temperature Sensitive Products
Learn the importance of maintaining proper temperatures for cold chain products throughout the supply chain from this article on Varcode's Industry blog.
November 14, 2022
Food & Bev
FSMA - A Proactive Approach to Food Safety
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. This article discusses the proactive approach of the FSMA in ensuring food safety.
October 10, 2022
Cold Chain
Is it Safe to Store Perishables Outdoors in the Winter?
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. This article discusses handling perishables during the winter.
September 14, 2022
Ask the Expert
Expert Insights: Label Shortages & Supply Chain | Varcode
Learn the latest news about cold-chain industries. In this article, an expert weighs in on how label shortages have affected the supply chain.
July 29, 2022
Food & Bev
The Global Impact of Food Loss & Waste
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. This article discusses the global impact of food loss and waste.
June 30, 2022
Ask the Expert
Expert Insights: Improving Customer Retention | Varcode
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. This article provides strategies for improving customer retention in the cold chain.
June 13, 2022
Food & Bev
Food Safety in the eyes of the Consumer
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. This article explores food safety from the perspective of consumers.
May 31, 2022
Food & Bev
World Food Safety Day 2022
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. Learn some ideas on how to celebrate World Food Safety Day from the organizers.
April 29, 2022
Cold Chain
RFID Technology - The right solution for cold chain?
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. This article explores how RFID technology is the best solution for the cold chain.
April 22, 2022
Ask the Expert
Expert Insights: Time and Temperature Effects | Varcode
Time and temperature together are linked factors in the growth of pathogens - the harmful bacteria that can lead to a foodborne illness.
March 31, 2022
Life Sciences
Maintaining Sample Integrity in At-Home Sample Collection
Gain expert insights on cold-chain management from Varcode's Industry blog. Learn how to maintain sample integrity in at-home biological sample collection.
