China Dairy ›› 2026, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (8): 112-122.doi: 10.12377/1671-4393.26.08.16

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Reconstruction of an Intelligent Control System for Quality and Safety throughout the Fresh Milk Supply Chain

WU Weijun, CAI Xiaoju, LI Songqun*, WU Zepeng, CHEN Qiping, LIN Yubiao, MO Jiaxin   

  1. Guangzhou Fengxing Dairy Co.,Ltd.,Guangzhou Guangdong 510610
  • Published:2026-09-17

Abstract: Fresh milk is rich in essential nutrients but highly susceptible to spoilage,making quality and safety control across the entire supply chain is a critical challenge for the dairy industry. The conventional control model,which relies on microbial indicators of end products,is inherently lagging,reactive,and limited in scope,rendering it inadequate for addressing complex spoilage dynamics and evolving consumer expectations.Drawing on practical insights from dairy enterprises,this paper proposes a three-dimensional innovation framework—“advanced mechanistic understanding+advanced technological breakthroughs+advanced systemic reconstruction”—to transform the quality and safety control system for fresh milk. In terms of mechanistic understanding,multi-omics technologies are employed to elucidate the spoilage mechanisms of fresh milk,enabling a paradigm shift in scientific cognition. From a technological standpoint,the limitations of traditional processing methods are critically assessed,and the potential of non-thermal and mild processing technologies is explored. With respect to systemic development,a full-chain intelligent control system was established based on the digital twin concept,facilitating a transition from“reactive detection”to“proactive prevention”. This integrated approach offers a comprehensive blueprint for enhancing quality and safety assurance in the dairy industry.

Key words: fresh milk, microbial spoilage, quality and safety, intelligent control, entire supply chain

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