Zebra, Bosch and ARM Field IoT Solution for Safer Food

A super group has formed to help keep food super safe. In a recent announcement, ARM, Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions and Zebra Technologies said they will work together to create and offer a next-generation food safety solution.

With the growing need for compliant Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) solutions, food and beverage manufacturers, produce growers, and retailers require digital systems to manage their food safety and compliance needs. The new design extends the capabilities of Zebra's recently announced smart refrigeration Internet of Things (IoT) solution reference design to mobile supply chain scenarios - providing a simpler architecture, real-time intelligence and electronic records of integrity to meet food safety guidelines.

“Visibility across the food supply chain provides protection for consumers while meeting regulatory demands,” said Tom Ryan, VP, Enterprise Intelligence Software, Zebra Technologies. “By developing this standards-based solution on Zatar with Bosch and ARM, we are helping businesses build and enable FSMA-compliant food safety solutions.”

The new solution uses wireless sensors, mobile computers and the Zatar Internet of Things (IoT) cloud service. It adds in the Bosch Cross Domain Development Kit (XDK) and Transport Data Logger (TDL) to monitor product conditions like temperature, humidity, shock and tilt. It works with Zebra mobile computers and printers so users can remain mobile and connected to information.

“We are excited to bring our work with Zebra to the next level. Bosch sensor products and an open standard like ARM mbed will help unlock the benefits of IoT for supply chains,” said Steffen Zacharias, General Manager, Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions North America. “Zebra’s answer to food safety solutions provides a future-proof way to protect consumers and will give enterprises powerful tools they need to manage their food supply chains.”