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Storing inventory always comes with the risk of damage, deterioration, and obsolescence. In addition, virtually every type of product or good can be affected by changes in weather conditions. If you have inventory in a warehouse or storage facility, you may need to consider using climate control. But climate control is about more than just controlling temperatures. It’s about controlling humidity levels as well.

Nearly a century after scientists first used mold to kill bacteria, the discovery of penicillin remains the most important medical breakthrough in world history. When asked to list technology’s biggest advancements since the wheel, experts ranked penicillin third only to the printing press and electricity.

Imagine a future in which water is dwindling and farmers must harness technology to coax food from the arid soil—one in which high-tech greenhouses dot the desert, solar panels desalinate saltwater for agricultural use, and farmers monitor their crops via satellite. That future may not be as far off as you think. In some places around the world, it’s already happening.

For most of us, visiting the grocery store is a task we perform without much forethought. In fact, according to the 2016 FMI U.S. Shopper Trends Survey, 94% of us feel safe in purchasing our foods at the market and never consider the possible dangers in the food system. Retail grocery stores, as a result, must be vigilant in maintaining that high level of trust by consistently heading off potential hazards.

Cheese is hot. But, not just any cheese—consumers crave specialty cheeses that please their palates. The largest segment of the American workforce—millennials aged 18 to 34—is also the greatest consumer of the diary delicacy. While they don’t earn the highest wages, the young consumers are willing shell out more for specialty, locally-crafted and imported cheeses, making them the first and second largest buyers. The reason for this is because they seek unique items, care about where their food comes from, and like to experiment with new flavors and textures. This is great news for those in the dairy industry, who are seeing boosts of 3 percent or more annually in specialty cheese sales. As small-scale dairies make a comeback thanks to discerning consumers, producers must turn to climate control solutions for the cheese-making to shipping stages to keep their products fresh, flavorful and safe.