Vitsab International AB showcased its Freshtag labels at Seafood Processing North America 2026, highlighting advances it’s making in seafood monitoring and cold chain distribution.
During the three-day event in Boston, the company demonstrated how its time-temperature monitoring technology supports seafood processing operations by improving visibility, reducing waste and safeguarding product quality across the supply chain.
Safety indicator
Freshtag Time-Temperature Monitoring Labels turn complex time-temperature data into clear, easy-to-read indicators of seafood safety and quality.
Industry stakeholders have identified growing pressure to enhance cold chain distribution transparency because even minor temperature deviations can compromise high-value products such as salmon, oysters and tuna, driving losses and eroding margins.
There is a call for industry solutions that deliver full-history data rather than relying on single-point checks, while integrating seamlessly into existing seafood processing workflows.
Live demonstrations at the exhibition showed how Freshtag labels track cumulative time and temperature exposure, providing actionable insights at the package level.
This enables better decision-making across processing plants, distribution centres, retail and e-commerce channels, strengthening seafood monitoring without increasing operational complexity.
Vitsab’s Stoplight Technology draws attention to the product using colour-coded indicators to signal product status.
Green confirms safe conditions, yellow highlights early temperature stress and red indicates potential spoilage.
These visual cues allow faster interventions, supporting efficiency and inventory optimisation.
The company is positioning Freshtag as a tool for compliance, aligning with food safety standards and aiding audit readiness.
By improving traceability and reducing unnecessary product disposal, the technology helps seafood businesses protect profitability while maintaining customer confidence.
