Industry · Cold chain, kitchen assets and returnable crates
Tag'n'Track for Food & Beverage
Keep food safe, stock fresh and crates in circulation. Tag'n'Track automates the processes that move food from supplier to plate: receiving, cold storage, kitchen assets and returnables.
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How Tag'n'Track helps food and beverage businesses
Tag'n'Track for Food & Beverage combines warehouse, asset and sensor tracking for producers, distributors, caterers and restaurant groups. Batches and expiry dates are recorded at receiving, temperatures are monitored automatically, kitchen equipment is accounted for, and returnable crates are followed between sites, so food safety checks and stock control run without paperwork.
Industry challenges
Cold chain breaks
A temperature excursion in storage or transport is often found too late.
Expiry and waste
Stock expires on the shelf because first-expiry-first-out is hard to follow.
Lost returnables
Crates, kegs and roll cages disappear between depots, stores and customers.
Paper food-safety checks
Temperature logs and hygiene checklists are incomplete and hard to audit.
Processes we automate
Each step from delivery to service, and how it is automated.
Receiving and batch capture
Deliveries are read at the dock with batch and expiry data and checked against the order.
Cold storage monitoring
Sensors in fridges, freezers and vehicles alert the team the moment a temperature goes out of range.
Stock rotation
Picking guidance follows first-expiry-first-out, and items near expiry are flagged.
Kitchen equipment control
Ovens, mixers, utensils and smallwares are registered and counted across kitchens.
Returnable crate tracking
Crates and kegs are scanned out and back, with balances per store or customer.
Food-safety checklists
Staff scan a checkpoint to complete hygiene and temperature checks on site.
Solutions for you
The Tag'n'Track solutions and add-ons used in this industry, all on one platform.
Warehouse & Logistics Management
Batches, expiry dates, cold stores and returnable crates.
Facility Management
Temperature sensors, hygiene checks and equipment maintenance.
FormsFlow
Scan a tag to open the right checklist or form, and turn it into a task.
Available as an add-on.
Mobile App
Scanning, offline work and instant alerts for teams in the field.
Available as an add-on.
AI Module
Predictions, anomaly detection and smart recommendations on top of your tracking data.
Available as an add-on.
What you gain
- Cold chain problems found in minutes, not at the next check.
- Less waste, with expiry dates visible on every batch.
- Returnable crates kept in circulation.
- Food-safety records ready for every inspection.
What the research shows
Independent industry findings, not Tag'n'Track results.
Food waste
About 19% of food available to consumers, around 1.05 billion tonnes, was wasted in 2022; food service alone accounted for 290 million tonnes (UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024).
Industry integrations
Connect to the systems that run your food business.
ERP and inventory
Purchase orders, stock levels and batches in sync.
POS and ordering
Sales and orders linked to stock and expiry.
Transport and delivery
Shipment status and in-transit temperatures.
Hardware that fits your site, your process and your budget
Tag'n'Track works with RFID, NFC, QR codes, barcodes, IoT sensors and GPS from all leading manufacturers, so you are never tied to one brand. Every recommendation is based on your requirements, a site survey and your budget.
Typical choices: food-safe labels, rugged tags for crates and kegs, temperature sensors and data loggers, fixed readers at dock doors, handheld readers and NFC checkpoints for hygiene checks.
Start simple, grow to full automation. Begin with handheld readers in one area, prove the value, then add fixed readers, gates and sensors step by step.
Platform, security and languages
Built on the Tag'n'Track Platform.
Browser and mobile
Works in any web browser with no installation. Add the Mobile App for scanning, offline work and alerts in the field.
Mobile App available as an add-on.
Security and roles
Only registered devices, tags and users; role-based permissions; a full history of every change for audits.
Consistent, traceable data.
Languages and deployment
Arabic and English interfaces. Run in the cloud, on your own servers or in a hybrid set-up.
Deployment Options available as an add-on.
Compliance and standards
Records and reports that support your audit and regulatory obligations.
Food safety systems
Supports HACCP-based food safety plans and ISO 22000 with digital temperature and hygiene records.
Traceability and recalls
Batch and movement history help you trace products quickly in a recall.
GS1 standards
Supports GS1 identification for products, cases and logistics units.
Implementation and services
From the first site survey to ongoing support. See all services.
Consulting and discovery
Site survey, process review and a phased plan.
Implementation and integration
Configuration, integration with your systems, testing and go-live.
Tagging services
Tag selection and professional tagging on site.
Training
Hands-on training for administrators and field teams.
Support
Help desk, updates and managed services after go-live.
Frequently asked questions
Can it monitor temperatures automatically?
Yes. Wireless sensors report continuously and alert the team when a limit is crossed.
Do tags work on chilled and frozen products?
Yes, with tags and labels rated for cold and wet environments.
Can we track crates with customers?
Yes. Crates are scanned out and back, and balances are kept per customer or store.
Does it support recalls?
Yes. You can trace which batches went where in minutes.
Do we need the mobile app?
No. Everything works in a browser; the Mobile App add-on is recommended for scanning and checks on site.
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