ADC’s Meat Grind Traceability Manager software module provides a record for all meat that is ground in a meat department. By scanning and recording the different supplies of ground meat, accurate labels are generated to provide easy traceability and reporting to stores if and when a contamination occurs.

In addition to saving time and money compared to manual paper-based tracking systems, the Meat Grind Management Traceability software allows companies to quickly and accurately respond to recalls when they happen. Centrally logging records of every lug of meat that is ground allows for reports to be pulled with ease and can ensure grocery stores are in compliance with FSIS Directives.

“Current meat logging records are typically kept by hand on a clipboard and have to be filed away at the end of each day,” said ADC’s Vice President of Development, Robert Appell. “The opportunity for human error is high and if a recall occurs, response time is slow and costly because if no record is available, all meat in a meat case must be disposed of.”

With ADC’s Meat Grind Traceability Manager, meat cutters can scan the barcodes on primals to record the name of the supplying establishment(s), supplier lot number(s), production date and name of supplied material(s). This information is embedded into the GS1-128 bar-code that is on each label. Therefore, when a contamination occurs, grocery stores can quickly pull the P-Cubed Grinding Log Report to assess what portion of their meat is part of the recall.

“As food safety legislation and regulations become more stringent, grocery stores need to be able to have systems and practices in place that allow them to quickly respond to any contaminations,” said Steve Loveridge, President of ADC. “A reoccurring topic at recent trade conferences is achieving compliance with these food safety regulations. ADC’s P-Cubed Software aims for just that. ADC is providing grocery stores with electronic tracking records with the aim of protecting customers, stores and employees from food contaminants.”

For additional information, please contact:
Jamie Dedel
ADC, Inc.
+1.813.849.1818 Ext. 221
www.ad-c.com.

About ADC
Since 1989, Applied Data Corporation (ADC) has specialized in the development of data-management and communications solutions for the supermarket, grocery and fresh-food industries. The InterScale scales management software developed by ADC is a global technology for host management of supermarket bar-code-printing scales. The InterScale system is a member of ADC’s InterStore.NET suite of fresh applications. InterStore.NET includes: InterScale scales management, NutriGen recipe management and P-Cubed shrink management, fresh inventory management and perishable production planning. InterStore.NET consolidates ADC’s lead in the Fresh Item Management (FIM) market with an integrated fresh framework to handle greater complexity and optimize production in the grocer's fresh-retail departments.

ADC has a history of pioneering and developing evolutionary web-centric solutions. Successful products include the iScale solid-state scale server hardware as a carrier of InterScale software into the store. ADC’s innovation and lowest total cost of operation solutions have proven to be a value to clients by delivering continuous return on investment. ADC is dedicated to continuing this evolutionary benefit for our clients. For more information on ADC visit http://www.ad-c.com.

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Green Fields Markets has plans for extensive growth in the future. Based on that, Marc Nourani, Store Support for Green Fields Markets, knew that they needed a scales management system in place that would be compatible with their scales of choice. “Our plan from day one was to grow our store locations. Knowing that, we needed a scales management system that was scalable and could grow as we grew. We needed to have every capability a national grocery chain would have from the start.” Nourani said.

Green Fields Markets wanted the ability to centrally manage and control ingredients, nutritional information and ensure freshness of their products now and as growth occurred. ADC’s InterScale allows for all Green Fields Market scales to communicate to a central system located in their headquarters in San Antonio. They also needed a system in place that was easy for their staff to use.

“For localized select fresh items, our department managers act as buyers for their departments. What we have found with InterScale is that, despite an incredibly busy schedule for our department managers, they are able to update, change and add new products with ease,” said Mr. Nourani. “InterScale is a complex system with extensive features and capabilities. However, our staff is still able to easily interact with the system on a daily basis.”

Focused on their consumer’s health and well being, Green Fields Markets strives to offer the freshest, sustainable and local products. By partnering with ADC and InterScale, Green Fields Markets is able to control everything from price to every ingredient placed in an item. This provides consistency among stores and allows for shoppers to experience the same products at any Green Fields Market location.

“By installing InterScale, Green Fields Markets now has the framework to expand to a full Fresh Item Management solution as they grow and as their needs expand,” said Oscar Musquiz, ADC’s Western Area Sales Executive. “The mission of Green Fields Markets is to be the leading provider of healthy natural foods at the best value. These products must be consistently fresh, of high quality, and, most preferably, locally and sustainably grown. “

For additional information, please contact:
Jamie Dedel
ADC, Inc.
+1.813.849.1818 Ext. 221
www.ad-c.com.

About Green Fields Market
San Antonio, Texas is known as a city of families with deep roots that often intertwine. Three generations of the Wolff and Turner families have been business and civic leaders in San Antonio, as well as good friends. In 2009, they came together to create a new homegrown, conveniently-sized natural foods grocery store that provides quality, fresh, natural and healthy foods at a value to the our customers.

What We Believe/What We Do
Our Customer

• LIFE: We dedicate ourselves to your health and well being.
• VALUE: We work hard to provide the best for less.
• QUALITY: We offer only fresh food of the highest quality.

Our Community

• SERVICE: We believe in building meaningful relationships with our community.
• SUSTAINABILITY: We serve as responsible stewards of our environment.
• CIITIZENSHIP: We support community based organizations.

For Our Team

• DEVELOPMENT: We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunity for growth.
• ENVIRONMENT: We provide a friendly, safe and positive workplace.
• RESPONSIBILITY: We cultivate success in partnership with our team.

LOCAL ● LOYAL ● LONG LIFE

For more information on Green Fields Market, visit www.greenfieldsmarketonline.com.

About ADC
Since 1989, ADC has specialized in the development of data-management and communications solutions for the supermarket, grocery and fresh-food industries. The InterScale scales management software developed by ADC is a global technology for host management of supermarket bar-code-printing scales. The InterScale system is a member of ADC’s suite of fresh applications called InterStore.NET. InterStore.NET includes: InterScale scales management, NutriGen recipe management and P-Cubed shrink management, fresh inventory management and perishable production planning. InterStore.NET consolidates ADC’s lead in the Fresh Item Management (FIM) market with an integrated fresh framework to handle greater complexity and optimize production in the grocer's fresh-retail departments.

ADC has a history of pioneering and developing evolutionary web-centric solutions. Successful products include the iScale solid-state scale server hardware as a carrier of InterScale software into the store. ADC’s innovation and lowest total cost of operation solutions have proven to be a value to clients by delivering continuous return on investment. ADC is dedicated to continuing this evolutionary benefit for our clients. For more information on ADC, visit http://www.ad-c.com.

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