Temperature and Humidity Monitoring in Peru: implementation of the Borea System at Barker

The Challenge for Barker: Controlling Temperature and Humidity to Ensure Quality

Barker, a leading manufacturer of 100% natural pet food, snacks, and supplements in Peru, faced the challenge of maintaining the quality and freshness of its products at all times. Focused on meeting strict quality standards and industry regulations, Barker sought to ensure the freshness and safety of its products throughout the entire manufacturing and distribution process, necessitating rigorous control of temperature and humidity. Additionally, Barker aimed to optimize its operations by reducing product losses and energy costs, which are key factors in improving efficiency and competitiveness.

Fluctuations in temperature and humidity could compromise product quality, directly affecting shelf life. Moreover, operational inefficiencies, such as the frequent opening of refrigerator doors, disrupted the cold chain, which not only increased energy costs but also heightened the risk of quality loss. Given this situation, Barker needed a solution that would allow them to monitor and manage these variables in real time.

The Importance of Monitoring Temperature and Humidity in Food Processes

Controlling temperature and humidity in the production and distribution of pet food is no small matter. These factors directly influence the quality, safety, and freshness of the products. An incorrect temperature can accelerate food deterioration, while poorly managed humidity can lead to bacterial growth or loss of texture and flavor.

In Barker’s case, in addition to manufacturing food, its commitment to sustainability and pet health required a monitoring system that not only ensured the quality of the final product but also helped them comply with Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices (GxP). This is crucial for any company looking to optimize its production processes, reduce operating costs, and minimize the risk of errors that affect the cold chain.

Torsa’s Solution: The Borea System for Real-Time Temperature and Humidity Monitoring

Barker found the answer to its challenges with Torsa’s Borea System, a comprehensive solution specifically designed to monitor and manage environmental conditions in real time. The system includes sensors that allow precise control of temperature and humidity at all stages of production and distribution, ensuring product stability and optimizing processes.

One of the major advantages of this solution is its integration with the .torsacloud platform, Torsa’s proprietary software, which provides Barker with complete visibility of all data collected by the sensors. This platform enables real-time remote monitoring, the creation of detailed reports for audits, and the configuration of customized alarms to alert any deviations in environmental conditions. Thanks to this technology, Barker has also been able to perform thermal mapping in its logistics warehouses, optimizing product distribution and reducing operating costs.

The Borea System has not only allowed Barker to maintain strict control over the quality of its products but has also optimized its operational efficiency by eliminating problems arising from unnecessary opening of cold storage units and ensuring that the cold chain is maintained at all times.

Testimony from Alessia Albertini, Co-founder and Manager of Barker

“Having our own production and logistics plant, we are always looking for innovative solutions for our processes. With Borea, we found just that—a system that helps us monitor and control our processes in real time and provides us with traceability. Furthermore, the service provided by the Torsa Peru team for any questions we have is truly exceptional. We are very happy with the implementation of the Borea system and excited about the other solutions they can provide us!”

This testimony reflects Barker’s satisfaction not only with Torsa’s advanced technology but also with the close and personalized service offered by the local team.

Results and benefits of real-time monitoring of temperature and humidity in Peru with the Borea System

Since the implementation of the Borea System, Barker has experienced significant improvements in its production and distribution chain. Some key benefits include:

• Improved Product Traceability: Real-time monitoring has enabled Barker to track and control the conditions of its products at all times, from production to final delivery.
• Reduction in Operational Costs: By optimizing the use of cold storage and minimizing energy loss from constant door openings, Barker has notably reduced its energy costs.
• Compliance with GxP: Thanks to the Borea System, Barker now meets good manufacturing and distribution practices, which strengthens the trust of its customers and auditors.
• Time and Resource Savings: With the ability to perform thermal mapping in its warehouses automatically, Barker has reduced the time spent on manual supervision, allowing resources to be allocated to other key areas of the company.

Conclusion: Barker as a success story in the pet food industry in Peru

The implementation of the Borea System by Torsa has been a success story for Barker, which has managed to optimize its processes and ensure the quality of its natural pet products. With real-time monitoring of critical temperature and humidity variables, Barker has improved the traceability of its processes and products, reducing costs and complying with the strictest food industry regulations.

Thanks to the integration of the Borea System with the .torsacloud platform, Barker has taken a decisive step towards modernizing and digitizing its environmental management. This success not only highlights Barker’s commitment to quality and innovation but also positions Torsa as a benchmark in real-time monitoring solutions in Peru and worldwide.

This success story demonstrates how advanced monitoring technology can transform a company’s processes, making it more efficient, competitive, and capable of meeting the highest market standards.