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Accuracy is crucial in food testing labs. When temperature and relative humidity levels within a facility are not ideal, the conditions could skew results, change the composition of food and compromise the integrity of samples. By using humidity control for food labs, a facility will experience improved accuracy, manufacturing quality control, and consumer safety.

From picking the berries when they’re the perfect red color to roasting them to the ideal strength to brewing them with the right amount of scalding hot water, a lot goes into a good cup of coffee. Whether you source it locally or from an exotic country, there is one aspect of production that can make or break the quality of the coffee you sell—its storage. Coffee beans spend quite a bit of time in storage facilities before they make it to a tall ceramic mug or iced drink. Ensuring that the storage areas have optimal conditions helps preserve the rich taste, safety, and quality of the beans.

Family, football, pumpkin pie, stuffing, cranberries and “the bird”: these components, and more, help make up the day we call “Thanksgiving.” In a flurry to be prepared for this special Thursday, many people focus on what they need to do to get the food on the table in time for dinner without any major culinary disasters. What many do not think about, however, is safety. Coincidentally, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for firefighters and emergency workers. Help give these workers a break and keep your family safe with the following Thanksgiving Day tips.

When it comes to moisture management, food industry experts work hard to keep humidity levels down in processing facilities when outdoor temperatures rise. Food-borne illnesses are more prevalent during the warmer, more humid months of the year because bacteria thrive and multiply in balmy conditions. The effects of warm, humid weather can have negative impacts on the quality of food, ultimately leading to a product that is not suitable for distribution or consumption. Take preventive action while the weather is still cool and avert a moisture crisis during the summer.

Take a trip back in time with our latest infographic documenting the inception of the U.S. food industry processing standards and how they have evolved to the regulations we know today. Explore the food inspection and regulation timeline, the growth of different food manufacturing industries, where the most processing plants are located, and how the presence of humidity in processing plants can negatively affect the end product. Temporary climate control is a powerful solution for all food processing plants, allowing plant managers to negate the effects of humidity and remain compliant with USDA standards