Albertson’s introduces PakSense temperature monitoring labels on shipments

Albertson’s LLC has announced that it will require temperature monitoring devices on all inbound produce, fresh meat and seafood shipments to its distribution centers.

The preferred monitor is the PakSense TXi Smart Label provided by PakSense – a supplier of sensory solutions for packaging. PakSense Labels track the temperature of a perishable product’s environment during distribution.

‘Providing our customers safe, high quality products is our highest priority at Albertsons.  We have always monitored the temperatures of our perishable products during shipping,’ explained Dave Dean, group vice president of procurement for Albertson’s LLC. ‘But we found that traditional temperature monitoring devices were bulky and expensive. A quick return-on-investment analysis on the PakSense Label convinced me that making the switch would save us a substantial amount of money – and provide better quality assurance for our customers.’

A flat, 2” x 2” disk, PakSense labels are sealed in food-grade packaging. Lights on the sensor alert quality assurance personal if temperature specifications have been breached and all data collected by the label can be downloaded and graphed, enabling Albertsons LLC to pinpoint if, when and for how long, temperature excursions occurred. PakSense Labels are intended for one time use and are priced accordingly. There are no laborious rebate programs to adhere to in order to recoup money invested in temperature monitoring devices.

‘We are embracing new technology so we can be at the forefront of food quality and safety,’ continued Dean. ‘With PakSense Labels, we can sample temperatures throughout a trailer – not just on the top. We view this as another tool to ensure our customers receive the freshest products available.’