The Advantages of ERP and IoT for Food Production Management
Whether you’ve been in food production for decades or are just starting out, you know that if one component of your business starts to lag, the entire operation suffers. One of the proven ways to keep on top of your business and generate success is by using the right food manufacturing software. Don’t settle for […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Food Production Management Software
The options for food production management software vary in capability and price. It can be overwhelming to research and decide which program will be the best fit for your business. We’ve put together five questions that are important to consider when choosing food production management software. Can You Create and Maintain Food Safety Programs? The […]
The Importance of Preventative Controls with Food Engineering
Food Engineering Magazine is one of the most established publications for manufacturing and operations executives in the North American food and beverage industry. Wayne Labs, who writes for Food Engineering on technical, engineering, and R&D subjects, interviewed Icicle creator Steven Burton on “The Importance of Preventative Controls.” Labs has looked to Icicle before, writing about […]
In Food Safety Tech: Steven Burton’s Food Recall Strategies
Following along the vein of our CEO and President Steven Burton’s most recent featured article in Food Safety Tech‘s FST Soapbox last month (“Six Best Practices for Food Safety Audits“), this week Food Safety Tech published “Food Recall Strategies: What You’re Missing (And What You’re Risking).” Of course, every food company knows that resolving a […]
3 Big Mistakes that Caused the Disastrous Darwin’s Natural Pet Food Recall
The US justice system isn’t going to take it easy on Gary Tashjian, owner of Darwin’s Natural Pet Food. Not only did pet food from his facility allegedly cause the illness or death of over 100 beloved pets in 2017, but it looks likely that he knew his products were tainted – but did little […]
In Cannabis Industry Journal: Cannabis and IoT Tech
How will the rapidly growing cannabis industry benefit from IoT technology? Icicle creator and technology expert Steven Burton has some ideas about cannabis and IoT, which were featured in Cannabis Industry Journal this week. The article, “3 Ways the Cannabis Industry Can Benefit by Adopting IoT Tech,” looks at the possibilities for IoT to improve […]
Why Your Food Safety Software Needs Laboratory Management
With Laboratory Management, respond to incidents, improve safety, and feel confident during audits through integrated organization and real-time safety alerts. Icicle’s Laboratory Management feature helps companies achieve a higher level of compliance and confidence with their food safety programs. Every food producer needs to conduct testing to detect pathogenic bacteria on surfaces, test air and […]
In Food Safety Tech: Six Best Practices for Food Safety Audits
Icicle creator and technology expert Steven Burton was featured on Food Safety Tech’s FST Soapbox again, this time on the topic of best practices for stress-free food safety audits. Given the fact that many regulatory bodies and certification agencies won’t necessarily let you know about an upcoming audit in advance anymore, the standard industry practice […]
New Features: Master Order Forms Yield Sales & Purchase Orders
Icicle is continuously being updated with new features, most of which are from suggestions contributed by our users, enabling Icicle to do even more for your business. This installment covers Purchase Orders, Master Order Forms, and Sales Orders, all of which seamlessly integrate into your daily operations. Furthermore, we’ve made it easier to search for […]