Food Chain Intelligence (FCI) provides expert advice in:

• The supply chain of perishable foods, from gate to plate.
• Technical intelligence on innovation, logistics and value chains in the food industry.
• Operating procedures and plans to achieve a safe, integrated supply chain while minimising environmental impacts.

Silvia Estrada-Flores, Principal Consultant, has strong technical and business qualifications with 17 years of experience in food supply chains, project management and strategic planning of innovation. Silvia has proven ability to detect deficiencies and potential opportunities in supply chains, and develop innovative solutions for enhancing competitiveness.

News

FCI invited to the AFGC/IBM Smarter Food Industry Leadership Forum - 6 August, Sydney.

Silvia Estrada-Flores to speak at the FoodTech Connect 2009 (Sydney 21-22 October) about the supply chain of fresh-cuts and ready-to-eat meals.

The 2008 FAO/WHO meeting report on microbiological hazards in fresh leafy vegetables and herbs can now be accessed clicking on the link below:

FAO/WHO [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization]. 2008. Microbiological hazards in fresh leafy vegetables and herbs: Meeting Report. Microbiological Risk Assessment Series No. 14. Rome. 151pp.

Silvia Estrada-Flores was an invited speaker at the LAA NSW Breakfast meeting on Feb 18, 2009.

Food Chain Intelligence attended the Wine Supply Chain Council (WSCC) meeting on Melbourne,13-16 January 2009.

The cold chain is the continuum of temperature-controlled operations required to maintain food quality, from harvest to domestic storage.
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RFID Technologies for Cold Chain Applications

RFID is a promising technology that can provide numerous benefits in temperature monitoring and performance of perishable supply chains. An article published by the International Institute of Refrigeration and authored by Silvia Estrada-Flores and David Tanner explains the principles, advantages and disadvantages of RFID-based monitoring technologies. Click here to access this review article.

Recent events...

“Towards a smarter economy”: Glen Boreham at the National Press Club (June 10, 2009)

Gone with the budget...how the agricultural industries and suppliers fared. 13 May 09.

The Government's response to Venturous Australia, 13 May 09.

Food security in pandemic scenarios, Part I.

Keeping consumers reaching into the freezer, 15 April 2009.

A holistic approach to climate change and food security, 26 March 09.

The Science of Recovery. Senator Kim Carr,18 March 09: we need clarity on the Government's commitment to Australian science and innovation.

Water consumption and GHG emissions from Australian meat production: Are we ready to include livestock in an emissions trading scheme?

Change of strategy in the response to the “Venturous Australia” innovation report, 10 March 09

Emerging trends in US logistics. Or why the Australian logistics sector needs to wake up.