Verifying Freshness and Delivering Trust in Agriculture and Grocery Cold-Chain Logistics.
Why RTE for Agriculture and Grocery?
Fresh produce, dairy, frozen foods, and other perishables demand precise temperature control from harvest to shelf. Simply keeping goods cool is no longer enough. RTE’s cold-chain monitoring solutions help ensure that every shipment meets temperature thresholds to preserve quality, reduce waste, and maintain consumer trust.
Why It Matters.
Fresh foods are highly sensitive to even brief temperature swings, and most cold‑chain excursions happen unnoticed during transport and handoffs. When teams can’t verify temperature history, they often default to “discard to be safe,” driving preventable shrink, rejected loads, and unnecessary food waste.
A significant share of global food loss before retail stems from cold‑chain failures and lack of temperature visibility in grocery and agriculture supply chains.
Temperature indicators give quick, low‑cost confirmation that perishable products stayed within range, while data loggers provide detailed, time‑stamped records for higher‑risk or higher‑value loads. Together, they create shipment‑level proof of proper cold‑chain handling.
Retailers expect consistency. Consumers expect freshness and food safety. Verification tools provide the confidence needed to release delivered product without doubt — protecting quality, reducing waste, and strengthening trust across the supply chain.
RTEL – The Original Digital Temperature Data Logger
R‑TEL, first launched in 1994, is RTE’s flagship line of single-use temperature data loggers and indicators—designed for simplicity, affordability, and reliability. Whether you’re shipping strawberries or frozen meals, R‑TEL helps you monitor every degree that matters.
Built for the First Mile. Trusted to the Last.
From field to distribution center to retail shelf, R‑TEL devices provide temperature visibility across the entire journey. That means fewer surprises and fresher deliveries.
Choose the type of visibility your perishable deliveries demand.
RTEL Single-Use Indicators
Visual pass/fail indicators for quick temperature excursion detection.
Affordable. Reliable. Simple.
RTEL Single-Use Loggers
USB loggers record temperatures in transit and generate secure PDF / CSV reports.
Secure. Verifiable. Trusted.
Built for ensuring product freshness and FDA compliance.
RTEL temperature indicators and data loggers deliver cold-chain peace of mind through:
- Unbroken product quality across the entire delivery journey
- Reliable monitoring designed to safeguard freshness and reduce waste
- Guaranteed adherence to food and agricultural transport regulations.
Use cases:
- Plant nursery storage and transport
- End‑to‑end delivery of perishables (dairy, frozen foods, and more)
- Manufacturer shipments to wholesale and retail outlets
For over 40 years, RTE has delivered reliable cold-chain monitoring solutions. With RTEL temperature indicators and loggers, let us help ensure your product’s integrity and customer confidence.
Trusted legacy. Proven Performance.
For over 40 years, RTE has delivered reliable cold-chain monitoring solutions across industries. Our tools are trusted by growers, grocers, and logistics teams to protect product quality and brand reputation.
Take the Next Step
Ensure safe deliveries with trusted temperature indicators designed for compliance and product integrity.