Exploring Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Information on Sampling in Breweries, a New Spanish Resource, and Insightful Industry Articles!

This month, we are thrilled to welcome guest blogger, Neil Bogart , President and Founder of Bogart Food Safety & Sanitation Associates, Inc. , back to discuss the hot topic of preventive vs. predictive maintenance. We're also excited to announce updates to our website for sampling in the brewery industry, introduce a new Spanish resource, and share more industry insights!

We're always ready to assist with your inquiries about liquid food sampling. Reach out anytime — we're here to help!

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: What is the Difference?

In the dynamic world of liquid food production, maintenance methods are vital to keeping operations smooth, products top-notch, and ensuring safety. Among the standout strategies are preventive maintenance, which operates on a fixed schedule, and predictive maintenance, which utilizes real-time data for smarter, proactive upkeep. Grasping the subtle differences between these strategies and the integral part of aseptic sampling is crucial for refining predictive maintenance.

Article Highlights:

• Understanding preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Key difference between preventive and predictive maintenance
• The importance of aseptic sampling for effective maintenance

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• Clean-in-Place (CIP) Troubleshooting—Following the Water Principle
• Low-Spore Milk Production—The Mantra and its Benefits

We have updated our website to include more information for the brewery industry. Whether you're a craft brewer or a large-scale brewery, visit our website and explore detailed information about how QualiTru sampling systems can help you monitor and control microbial contaminants in your brewing process.?

We are excited to share that our Portable Peristaltic Pump Usage Guide is now available in Spanish! Key features of the guide include:

• Step-by-step instructions on starting and using the pump.
• Tips for adjusting the pump speed to suit your specific needs.
• Guidance on charging the unit and maximizing battery life.

Download your copy and other QualiTru usage guides from the resources page of our website!

Journal of Dairy Science

Sources, transmission, and tracking of sporeforming bacterial contaminants in dairy systems

An enlightening study recently published in the Journal of Dairy Science offers new insights into the primary sources of spore-forming bacteria known to cause:

• Degradation and spoilage of products through enzyme production.
• Deviations from regulatory standards and customer expectations.
• Potential food safety incidents.

Understanding these key factors is crucial for enhancing quality control and safeguarding public health.

Access the full study here!

Food Safety Magazine

Reanalysis—A Critical Component of Verification

This article from?Food Safety Magazine ‘Reanalysis—A Critical Component of Verification,’ expertly underscores the importance of periodic reanalysis as a foundational aspect of any robust food safety verification process. Read the full article for a comprehensive understanding of why reanalysis should be at the heart of your verification strategy.

Read the full article here!