As discussed in our last cost analysis here, we broke down the lifetime costs of using dry ice vs. using something more sustainable such as Phase Change Materials. In this cost analysis, we will focus on the supplemental expenses such as packaging and the fact that a large amount of dry ice goes to waste from sublimation. Companies [...]
Although in their infancy, liquid biopsies are proving to be a promising procedure for safe, quick, and effective cancer screening, detection, and monitoring. Liquid biopsy tests are conducted on blood samples that examine biomarkers shed by tumors such as cancer cells or pieces of tumor DNA present in the body fluids of patients with cancer. [...]
Dry ice, also known as solid carbon dioxide (CO2), is a popular choice for a wide range of applications such as food preservation, transportation of medical supplies, and industrial cleaning. It is known for its ability to maintain a consistently low temperature, making it a reliable option for the above-mentioned applications. However, there are costs [...]
Companies can no longer hide from the consumer demand for green products and processes. A recent study found that 66% of consumers worldwide are willing to pay a premium for products they perceive to be sustainable. When it comes to frozen food and grocery delivery, there are a few easy steps to keep this [...]
Research has found that the helical structure of double-stranded DNA is destabilized by increasing temperature. Above a critical temperature (the melting temperature), the two strands in duplex DNA become fully separated, degrading the DNA. Below this temperature, the structural effects are localized (Driessen et al., 2014). If DNA temperatures are not closely controlled, forensic evidence [...]
Founded by doctors, Thermal Custom Packaging (TCP) got its start in the medical field and is now providing solutions for the pharmaceutical, frozen food, and law enforcement industries. Dr. Clifford Glade, a practicing Veterinarian founded the company in 2003 when he recognized a serious problem in cold chain transportation that he could fix. After developing [...]
A closed-loop supply chain is where companies reuse or recycle materials after use instead of single-use delivery mechanics. This differs from a traditional supply chain that is a straight line leading right to customers, with no delivery materials returning to the company. The implementation of a closed-loop delivery system can help usher companies into the [...]
Consumers are paying attention and doing their homework when it comes to shopping sustainably, and food shopping is no exception. Some grocery retailers have been taking steps to show they are “going green”, by providing reusable bags, bulk buying options, organic options, and more, but what about food delivery? In a recent survey, 40% of [...]
The world stopped when Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapsed on the field with a medical emergency live on television. The discourse around this event was rapid and many had speculations on what was occurring live, but one thing was for certain - for those long minutes, Hamlin’s life was in first responders’ hands.:. [...]
The modern consumer is a savvy shopper, looking to save time and money, eat healthy, find a mega deal, and cook the next trendy Pinterest meal. To keep up with the growing demands that facilitate this experience, retailers must adopt evolved strategies and a digital presence that will engage consumers. In the past, Brick and [...]
