Kelsius wins Best Foodservice Technology – Back of House Award at the 2021 IFSA’s
The theme of this year’s IFSA Awards was based around sustainability. After being shortlisted to the final 4 out of the total 18 nominees.
Kelsius went on to win the award after presenting a Dragons Den styled presentation.
The environmental benefits of using an automated system for temperature monitoring was presented to the panel of judges Maurice Bergin, Brian Walsh, Keith Waren, Tony McGuigan, Guillaume Oates and Seán Graham.
Some of the key facts mentioned included how the average food business must have 1 tree worth of paper, 10,000 sheets in storage to be legally HACCP compliant. As well at this each sheet taking 6-9 years to fully decompose.
This is where FoodCheck 2.0 helps businesses in the food industry cut down on their paper waste and take a sustainable approach to business.
The Solution:
Kelsius removes paper from your temperature monitoring routines therefore greatly reduces waste levels from your entire business.
All sectors across Food and Life Sciences Industries depend on temperature monitoring to accurately monitor stock and products and with FoodCheck 2.0, this is done sustainably without the use of pen and paper.
We are delighted to have won such a great award, and we would like to congratulate everybody who took part and the winners of all other categories. We’d like to thank the IFSA for hosting the awards and giving businesses like Kelsius a platform to showcase their products and services, and we would like to extend this thanks to the judging panel too.
Finally and most importantly, Kelsius would like to thank each and every employee for their hard work and dedication. This award is the accumulation of the effort of each and every staff member across all our departments. Thank you all and we hope you will join us in celebrating this award.
Kelsius playing a Vital Role in Supporting the Management of the Vaccine Roll-out.
Kelsius offer 24/7 monitoring of Vaccine storage units in Ireland and Further Afield.
Kelsius are delighted to be working with the HSE by supplying vaccination centres across Ireland with our temperature monitoring system CoolCheck to assist in the safe storage of the Covid-19 vaccines.
CoolCheck is an automated temperature monitoring system produced by Kelsius that helps those working in the healthcare sector with Quality Control, Reliability, Productivity, Traceability and Cost Reduction.
Sensors are installed in the designated storage sites and real-time temperature monitoring is provided to ensure these locations are always at optimal temperatures for medicines, bloods, lab samples, and especially for the Covid-19 vaccines. This data is instantly available on the Kelsius Web Portal that is accessible to all of our customers.
There are 16 vaccination sites across Ireland that we are currently working with in relation to the monitoring and storage of the Covid-19 vaccines.
The Locations
Punchestown Vaccine Centre
City West Vaccine Centre
Aviva Stadium Vaccine Centre
Arklow Vaccination Centre
Greystones Vaccination Centre
Ennis Vaccination Site
Nenagh Vaccination Site
Limerick Vaccination Site
Roscommon Vaccination Site
Merlin Park Vaccination Unit
Castlebar Vaccination Site
Galway Racecourse Vaccination Centre
Sligo Vaccination Centre
Letterkenny Vaccination Centre
Louth Vaccination Centre
Meath Vaccination Centre
CoolCheck is also monitoring vaccines in hospitals nationwide including Beaumont Hospital.
How We Help
CoolCheck currently monitors temperatures for the Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines.
The Pfizer vaccine requires ultralow ambient temperature levels during storage, levels our cryogenic sensors have been designed to detect. These sensors can record temperatures as low as -200C.
The AstraZeneca vaccine is stored at fridge temperature of 2-8C, and adrenaline that must also be carried at each site is stored from 16-24C.
In some cases, the Pfizer vaccine is stored elsewhere at the required ultralow temperatures and is then shipped to various locations, defrosted, with a 120 hour expiry timeframe. Our sensors are then used in storage units to monitor and ensure these vaccines are being brought to the correct temperatures of 2-8C.
Due to the limited vaccine supply at the moment, we are aware of the precision and accuracy that is needed to make sure every vaccine that arrives is fit for purpose. To prevent loss or damage to any vaccines, the CoolCheck system has a built-in feature where an alarm is triggered if there’s a sudden change in temperature. These alerts are sent to appointed members of staff via SMS or email which allows for immediate response to solve the issue. Audio Visual Alarm Systems are also installed.
Why choose CoolCheck?
This article by The Journal highlights how important appropriate storage is for the Covid-19 vaccines. “22 vials of the coronavirus vaccine could not be used because they had been incorrectly stored” with “at least five doses” in each vial. Our fully automated, paperless monitoring system can prevent issues like this from happening by reducing opportunities for human error to occur.
With 18+ years’ experience, Kelsius have developed a reliable and reputable temperature monitoring system that has been used in 26 countries across multiple industries and sectors. These vaccination centres and their staff play a vital role in the suppression of this virus, and our system will relieve some of their pressures by providing reassurance that the vaccines are being monitored correctly and continuously.
“When faced with cold chain failure, the system on an annual basis more than pays for itself contributing significantly to product quality assurance and overall patient safety”.
Colm Devine, Chief Pharmacist, Letterkenny University Hospital
Kelsius were delighted to attend National Q Mark Awards recently and to Sponsor an Award at the prestigious event.
These awards celebrate excellence and dedication in the work place and that is something Kelsius fully supports.
The Event was packed to capacity and held on Friday 27th September in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road.
Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Healy was Host on the night and did a fantasitc job as usual.
Karl Simmons (COO) and Keith Hicks (National Account Manager) repesented Kelsius and presented the Award Kelsius were sponsoring- The National Q Mark for Hygiene and Food Safety- Recognised for Excellence Retails Supermarkets.
Quish’s SuperValu Ballingcollig took home the Award for 2019.
Kelsius would like to congratulation Quish’s for this reconigition of their dedication and endeavour to Food Safety.
Kelsius would like to congratualte Quish’s and all the winners on the night, it is just rewards for all the effort over the past year.
Indeed Kelsius would like to extend congratualtions to all the finalists on being recognised. Congratulations and keep up the good work!
Donegal based digital food safety company, Kelsius is celebrating after winning Best Software Solutions Provider at this year’s Checkout National Retail Supplier Awards.
This is the second time in three years that Kelsius have taken home this prestigious Award.
Fighting off stiff competition in this hotly anticipated category, the award recognised the company’s own technology, FoodCheck, which has been instrumental in changing the food preparation and storage practices of a host of well-known Irish retailers including Applegreen, SuperValu, Centra & Musgrave.
Judges recognised Kelsius paperless HACCP and temperature monitoring solution is helping store owners and managers to protect their customers from a food borne illness outbreak as a result of food being prepared in their stores.
Kelsius beat of formidable competition to claim the award. Renowned and successful software companies CBE and Intouch.com were runner up in this category further reinforcing the achievement.
Editor of Checkout Jenny Whelan said, “Congratulations to Kelsius for winning the Best Software Solutions Provider at this year’s Checkout National Retail Supplier Awards. The judges were won over by Kelsius’ FoodCheck system, which has become the go-to solution when it comes to HAACP in this country.”
Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Logan said, “We are delighted to be recognised for our technology, which has made a significant difference to many companies across Ireland and further afield. This award further reinforces how our technology is leading the way in the retail industry. I would like to thank the staff in all Departments who’s hard work ensures the solution we provide is the highest standard possible.”
TD Pearse Doherty, Senator Brian O’Domhnaill congratulate Kelsius on prestigious Deloitte Listing.
Kelsius would like to thank some of our local representatives for their kind words of congratulations on our recent listing in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
TD Pearse Doherty
TD Doherty said “I was delighted to have received a tour earlier today of the Kelsius Facility and meet its team based in Falcarragh. Such a pioneering and creative firm which is at the cutting edge of developing new technologies to meet the needs of industry and finding solutions to some of the challenges faced by business today in the catering, food service and medical sectors.
It is a phenomenal achievement by Kelsius having been named among the Top 50 fastest growing companies in Ireland by Deloitte! This award is a testament to the hard work and talent of the local workforce and is a huge accolade for Irish Tech, despite the infrastructural challenges firms face here such as broadband and access #Comhghairdeas”
Pictured Left to Right: Ciaran Gallagher, Andrew Logan, Pearse Doherty, John Sheamais O’Fearraigh, Damian McKeever, Karl Simmmons
Senator Brian O’Domhnaill
Senator Ó Domhnaill said “I want to express my own heartfelt congratulations to the entire team at Kelsius. This award is recognition of the immense dedication and commitment of the company management and staff and to an excellent product offering. The Deloitte fast 50 listing is testament to the fact that Kelsius is a cutting edge Irish Technology company, utilising technological advancements to address challenges and provide solutions to end users of the product.
The top 50 listing includes other much larger and more centrally based companies which goes to indicate the true scale of the Kelsius success. I wish the company ongoing continued success and again wish to convey my congratulations.”
Kelsius greatly appreciate both Pearse and Brian taking time out from their busy schedules to appreciate the great work being done here at Kelsius. This award is a testament to this work as highlighted by our CEO Andrew Logan- “The Deloitte Fast 50 award is recognition that Kelsius is performing on a world stage. Our continued growth is a testament to the support of our clients and the constant desire for improvement of our product offering.”
Kelsius attributes its growth to a fantastic team and excellent products.
Falcarragh, Donegal, 12/11/2018 — Kelsius today announced that it ranked number 36 in the 2018 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Ireland. Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth over four years. Kelsius are the only Donegal Representative on the list and one of only four companies from the North West region.
Kelsius’ CEO, Andrew Logan, credits the fantastic team within the company and the excellent product set being behind the company’s growth over the past four years. He said, “The Deloitte Fast 50 award is recognition that Kelsius is performing on a world stage. Our continued growth is a testament to the support of our clients and the constant desire for improvement of our product offering.”
Cumulatively, the 2018 Fast 50 winners generated approximately €2.5 billion in total annual revenues in 2017. The average revenue of companies featured in the ranking was approximately €50 million, while the average growth rate of the companies over the last four years was 373%. Compared with last year, there are 17 new companies on the ranking. 12 of these are first-time entrants, while five companies have re-entered the list, having featured in previous years.
All four provinces are featured in this year’s awards. 27 of the winners are Leinster-based, 14 are based in Ulster, followed by Munster with 8 companies, and Connacht with 1 company. Overall, 12 counties are represented in the 2018 listing.
Announcing the winners at the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme, David Shanahan, Partner, Deloitte, said: “Congratulations to our 2018 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 companies. Through these awards, we recognise Irish technology companies that are at the cutting edge, using technology for progress, to address the challenges that we all face and to create opportunities, both for themselves and for those that use their products.
“We know that these companies are operating in an uncertain international marketplace. And yet they are prospering against this backdrop – in fact, it was particularly evident this year that the vast majority of revenues for the ranking companies are coming from export markets. This demonstrates the impact Irish indigenous tech companies are having in global markets.”
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards took place in Dublin on 2 November 2018 and were hosted by science and technology journalist, and founder of Whipsmart Media, Jonathan McCrea. Keynote speaker on the night was Mark Casey, Global Leader of Telecoms, Media & Entertainment at Deloitte.
Details of the full Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking list are available to download at www.fast50.ie.
“Prior to installing FoodCheck we were a little apprehensive as food safety is such an important part of our business here at The Marker.
Kelsius came and completed a site survey and explained how FoodCheck could be adapted to our exact requirements. This gave us great confidence we were making the correct decision. HACCP has become much more manageable and less time consuming.
We get daily reports and weekly audits which ensures we are always on top of our HACCP requirements. All units are monitored 24/7 and chefs have more time to concentrate on what they are best at – cooking.
I am delighted that we overcame our original apprehension and FoodCheck has proven its value to us many times over. I couldn’t recommend this system highly enough.”
Have a sneak peek at what goes on in our Offices and Production Headquarters, see our team hard at work!
The video which was filmed in conjunction with DNK Media Productions prior to the Donegal Business Awards where we were shortlisted for an award.
At the Awards we were finalists in the category of ‘Growth through Export’. Unfortunately this time we did not get selected but we were delighted to get acknowledged with our Highly Commended plaque.
Highly commended in the Growth Through Export award are Kelsius and Cloud Ranger presented by Meabh Conaghan, Enterprise Ireland with John Bowe, Letterkenny Chamber President and Roisin Diver, Donegal News.
We would like to extend our congratulations to Nomadic Dairy on winning this award. Congratulations to Cloud Ranger, who were also finalists for this award.
We would like to thank the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce for our Nomination and for organising a wonderful event. We would also like to thank DNK Media for the fantastic video, Donna Elassad and the Donegal News for the pictures. Of course we must also thank our wonderful team pictured below who are the driving force and reason we got nominated for this award and helped our win our recent award at the National Retail Suppliers Awards which you can read about here.
Donegal based digital food safety company, Kelsius is celebrating after winning Best Software Solutions Provider at this year’s Retail Supplier Awards.
Fighting off stiff competition in this hotly anticipated category, the award recognised the company’s own technology, FoodCheck, which has been instrumental in changing the food preparation and storage practices of a host of well-known
Irish retailers including Applegreen, SuperValu, Centra & Musgrave.
Judges recognised FoodCheck’s ability to help retailers streamline their HACCP temperature monitoring processes to ensure they can avoid a food borne illness outbreak when food was being prepared on-site. This protects customers and storeowners from the catastrophic fall-out this situation can bring – as well as the cost and time savings for the retailer.
Kelsius beat of formidable competition to claim the award. Renowned and successful software companies CBE, Retail Solutions and SensorPro were runner up in this category further reinforcing the achievement.
The company is the leading supplier of paperless HACP systems in Ireland, as well as securing global deals in the Middle East, Europe and Australia.
Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Logan said, “We are delighted to be recognised for our technology, which has made a significant difference to many companies across Ireland and further afield. It has been a busy few years for the company after signing significant deals with FiveGuys UK and Applegreen and this award further reinforces how our technology is leading the way in the retail industry.”
Editor of Checkout Jenny Whelan said, “Congratulations to Kelsius for winning the Best Software Solutions Provider at this year’s Checkout National Retail Supplier Awards. The judges were won over by Kelsius’ FoodCheck system, which has become the go-to solution when it comes to HAACP in this country.”
Digital Food Safety company, Kelsius, is celebrating after landing a deal with Reading University to install the largest single deployment of its FoodCheck Paperless HACCP system.
The deal will see 17 individual FoodCheck systems covering every element of food production and food service rolled out across the entirety of Reading University, which is comprised of three separate campuses- Whitesbridge, London Road and Greenlands.
FoodCheck ensures the highest levels of food safety are adhered to by staff and management, while also guaranteeing maximum product safety allowing for complete food safety control. In addition to the safety element, it also massively reduces the costs associated with maintaining these standards – in some instances up to 30 hours per week.
Kelsius will deploy 20 FoodCheck tablets and over 100 temperature sensors to enable Reading University comply with regulations in the complex area of food safety.
Kelsius Sales Director Paddy Hearty said “We are delighted to have secured this deal with Reading University as it was a number of months in the preparation. We look forward to ensuring the team at the University continue to meet the high HACCP standards they strive to implement. This deal reinforces our position within the Digital Food Safety market.”
Reading University is home to 17,000 students and over 4,000 academic and support staff and was recently ranked in the top 1% of Universities worldwide (QS University Worldwide 2015/2016).
Neil Stafford from Reading University said, “The new Kelsius system is Fantastic, I am able to add/ remove staff, tasks, vendors and products within minutes. Get instant updates/ alerts on fridge and freezer issues. It does not deter the staff from using it as it is so simple to use. My aim was to provide the staff with an easy system to use, that they would not be afraid to use. I can train staff within minutes as it is so simple. I have a full tractability on everything within the system and again so easy to gain reports.
The support I have received from Geraldine and Denise has been fantastic. FoodCheck makes my job easier.”
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