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Overview

GAO Tek’s ensures food safety with precise radiation meters in the food & beverage industry, safeguarding products and maintaining quality standards. The food and beverage industry encompasses a broad spectrum of businesses engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and drinks to consumers. This diverse sector includes food manufacturing, restaurants, cafes, bars, beverage production, catering services, and retail. From the cultivation of raw ingredients to the preparation and delivery of meals in various settings such as restaurants, hotels, and catering events, the industry plays a vital role in meeting the culinary needs of a global consumer base. It is characterized by its dynamic and competitive nature, shaped by factors such as changing consumer preferences, health trends, and cultural influences, while also being increasingly mindful of sustainability and ethical considerations.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s radiation meters are also referred as Geiger-muller counters, dosimeters, radiation detectors, radiation monitors, scintillation detectors, gamma ray spectrometers, survey meters, radionuclide identifiers, ionization chambers, and gamma dosimeters.

Furthermore, GAO Tek’s radiation meters are further grouped into:

alpha – beta – gamma, benchtop, electromagnetic, Geiger-Muller (GM), handheld, high performance, indoor, outdoor, data logging, ultraviolet, and wireless.

GAO Tek’s radiation meters have the following applications in the food and beverage industry:

Food Irradiation Monitoring: Radiation is sometimes used in the food industry to extend shelf life and eliminate harmful microorganisms. GAO’s radiation meters are employed to monitor and control the irradiation process, ensuring that the specified doses are applied to meet safety and regulatory standards without compromising the quality of the food.
Quality Control in Food Processing: GAO Tek’s radiation meters are utilized in quality control processes to detect and measure radiation levels in food products during various stages of processing. This helps in ensuring that radiation is within permissible limits and that the final products meet regulatory requirements.
Sterilization of Packaging Materials: In the F&B industry, packaging materials are often sterilized using radiation to prevent contamination. GAO’s radiation meters are used to monitor and verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process, ensuring that packaging materials maintain the required hygiene standards.
Detection of Radioactive Contamination: GAO’s radiation meters are essential tools for detecting and measuring radioactive contamination in raw materials, finished products, and the environment. This is crucial for identifying potential hazards and ensuring that contaminated products are not released into the market.
Monitoring of Radiation in Storage Facilities: GAO’s radiation meters are employed to monitor storage facilities for food and beverages, helping to identify any potential leaks or abnormal radiation levels. This ensures the safety of stored products and prevents contamination

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Systems in the Food and Beverage Industry Utilizing Radiation Meters

Here are some popular systems in the food and beverage industry using radiation meters:

Irradiation Control Systems:

In instances where food products are treated with ionizing radiation for preservation purposes, irradiation control systems are used to monitor and control the radiation dosage applied to the products.

Radiation Detection in Food Inspection:

Handheld or fixed radiation detectors may be used during food inspection processes to identify any potential radioactive contamination. This is crucial for imported food items or those originating from regions with a history of nuclear incidents.

Contaminant Detection in Food Processing:

Radiation meters integrated into food processing lines to detect and reject food items that may have been contaminated with radioactive materials during production.

Food Quality Monitoring Software:

Software systems that integrate data from radiation meters, providing real-time monitoring and analysis of food quality. This could include the detection of contaminants or deviations from safety standards.

Radiation Shielding Design for Food Facilities:

Software tools for designing radiation shielding structures within food processing facilities. This ensures that workers are protected from any potential radiation hazards associated with certain equipment.

Emergency Response Systems for Food Safety:

Platforms that facilitate rapid response in the event of a radiation incident or contamination in the food supply chain. This may include communication tools, decision support systems, and coordination features.

GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s radiation meters comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

FDA Title 21 CFR Part 1000
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
EPA Radiation Protection Programs
NRC Regulations
OSHA Regulations

GAO Tek’s radiation meters comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

Health Canada – Radiation Emitting Devices Act (REDA)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Provincial and Territorial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)

Case Studies of Radiation Meters in the Food and Beverage Industry

Radiation meters are sometimes called Geiger-muller counters, dosimeters, radiation detectors, radiation monitors, scintillation detectors, gamma ray spectrometers, survey meters, radionuclide identifiers, ionization chambers, and gamma dosimeters.

Here are some practical examples of using radiation meters in the food and beverage industry:

In the Northeast Region of the U.S. canning facilities in the Northeast implement radiation monitoring as part of their environmental safety protocols. Radiation meters are deployed to monitor ambient radiation levels around facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and the production of safe canned goods

In the Midwest region of the U.S. a brewery in the Midwest uses nuclear gauges to measure density and monitor the production of beer. Nuclear gauges are essential for ensuring the consistency and quality of beer by accurately measuring the density of liquids during the brewing process.

In the South region of the U.S. a food processing plant in the South uses radiation to extend the shelf life of certain products, such as spices, dried fruits, or packaged meats. Radiation meters are employed to monitor and ensure that the irradiation process conforms to regulatory guidelines, ensuring the safety and quality of the irradiated food products.

In the West region of the U.S Wineries in Napa Valley use nuclear gauges to monitor the density of grapes during the winemaking process. Nuclear gauges contribute to quality control by providing accurate density measurements, ensuring consistency in the production of high-quality wines.

In Canada, Canadian regulatory agencies conduct inspections of imported food and beverage products to detect and prevent radiation-contaminated goods from entering the market. Radiation meters are utilized during inspections to identify and quarantine products that may have been exposed to radiation during transportation.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the food and beverage industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

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Use of Radiation Meters with Leading Software and Cloud Services in the Food and Beverage Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s radiation meters with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

Thermo Scientific™ Radiation Detection and Measurement Software
Ludlum Measurements Genie™ Software
Mirion Technologies – Genie Nexus Software
Canberra iSolo Data Management Software
Fluke Biomedical Ray Safe Solo Software

Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation SAM software
Eberline Services Softwar
LabView
MATLAB
Genie 2000
Microsoft Azure
IBM Watson
Google Cloud AI Platform

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in the food and beverage industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Cognizant
Accenture
Capgemini
Infosys
Deloitte
IBM Global Business Services
CGI
Wipro
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Ernst & Young (EY)
KPMG
Booz Allen Hamilton
McKinsey & Company
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
AT Kearney
Grant Thornton

GAO has Many Customers in the Food and Beverage Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the food and beverage industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in in the food and beverage industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

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Here are some of GAO’s customers in the food and beverage industry: