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Every food and feed manufacturer recognises this friction: most effort today goes into proving quality, not doing real quality. While teams do the hard work of building world-class quality handbooks, policies and procedures the underlying tools do not talk to each other. The answers exist, but they are trapped across different systems.
Backbone solves this. Built specifically for food and feed quality teams, Backbone is an AI platform that connects the data you already have in ERPs, emails, spreadsheets, lab and document management systems. From there, it continuously maps live operations against customer requirements and global GFSI standards like BRCGS, IFS and FSSC 22000.
With that data connected, quality teams get:
- Customer questionnaires answered in under an hour instead of days, with sources mapped and human decisions flagged
- Audit preparation that runs continuously, so the audit confirms what you already know
- Recipe and spec checks against client criteria, food safety requirements or safety alerts before changes leave the building
- Proactive risk detection that surfaces potential issues before they reach production
- A secure quality assistant that answers your team’s daily questions on standards, specs and suppliers, using only approved company data
No migration, no lengthy IT implementation, Backbone works on top of the systems you already have.
Visit the Backbone booth for a live demo. See how food and feed manufacturers use AI to innovate faster, cut waste and give their quality teams the time to do quality instead of proving it.
Founded in 1963, bioMérieux is a global leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, with operations in 45 countries and a presence in over 160 through a robust network of distributors. The company provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic solutions—including instruments, reagents, software, and services—that identify the sources of disease and contamination. These innovations are vital in improving patient health and ensuring consumer safety.
In the area of food microbiology, bioMérieux offers dedicated diagnostic solutions tailored to the needs of the food industry. These tools detect pathogens and contaminants at every stage of the production process and within the manufacturing environment, helping to protect public health. The company’s automated systems and expert services support laboratories in overcoming operational challenges and enhancing efficiency.
Through its AUGMENTED DIAGNOSTIC approach, bioMérieux is redefining how microbial risks are managed. By integrating data science, bioinformatics, and genomics, this proactive strategy goes beyond managing symptoms to uncover and address root causes. The result is a more intelligent and sustainable production process—reducing waste, improving workflow, and significantly lowering the total cost of production.
Founded in 1985 by Brian S. Teasdale, BST Detectable Products is the original developer of metal detectable plastics and the creator of the world’s first detectable pen. For over 40 years, we’ve been helping food manufacturers reduce the risk of foreign body contamination through innovative, high-quality detectable solutions.
Today, our range includes metal detectable, X-ray visible, shatter-resistant, and antibacterial products trusted by food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers around the world. From detectable stationery and food preparation tools to engineering supplies and bespoke moulded components, we provide everything businesses need to strengthen food safety and support compliance.
Innovation has always been at the heart of BST. Many of our products are designed and manufactured using our own tooling and our proprietary XDETECT® material, delivering durable, reliable solutions that stand up to demanding production environments. And if you can’t find exactly what you need, our bespoke manufacturing capabilities allow us to develop products tailored to your specific application.
As a family-run business, we’re passionate about more than just manufacturing products. We believe education is just as important as innovation, which is why we actively share practical food safety knowledge, guidance, and resources to help businesses build safer production environments.
Visit BST to discover how over four decades of innovation, quality, and expertise continue to help manufacturers improve food safety, reduce contamination risks, and protect consumers worldwide.
Born from a passion to make the food and processing industries safer, today, Detectamet stands tall as the world leader in Metal Detectable & X-Ray Visible stationary, PPE and tools. We are designers. We are engineers. We are food safety experts. And, we are here to serve safety direct to your door.
The DetectaTeam understands how important food safety culture is to your business. Yet, with so many challenges on your plate, contaminants such as foreign objects can sneak undetected into the consumer market. Alongside health risks, this opens you up to loss of sales, brand damage and so much more.
This is where Detectamet comes in. It’s our mission to keep you safe. We do so by keeping your customers safe. Expertly crafted and quickly dished out to you via our global distribution centres, unique detectability is baked into the DNA of our food processing tools. Implementing Metal Detectable & X-Ray Visible products in your food processing operations is a cost-effective step towards preventing recalls.
Doing so will bring commercial treats to your table, including:
- Quick identification and removal of foreign objects
- Adherence to safety standards and industry regulations
- Promotion of heightened hygiene
- Traceability in your production lines
- Strengthened consumer confidence
Need something custom? Not a problem. Our in-house design and engineering team has your back. With the world’s largest range, same day despatch and 24/7 support, shop online today.
With Detectamet by your side, traceability in your processing line is one less problem you’ll have on your plate.