When 41 European school children became ill after consuming soft drinks two years ago, it touched off a 2.5 million bottle recall by Coca-Cola Enterprises Belgium.

Flash dryers and potato waste

March 22, 2003

By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor

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A food-processing engineer sees significant payback potential in applying the right technology to byproduct recovery efforts

Field Report: Prime pump

March 22, 2003

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Progressing cavity pumps help limit waste and improve productivity at a coastal fishery

Field Report: Fast fill

March 22, 2003

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A circular separator and flexible screw conveyor help package powdered milk at a high rate

New technology isolates canola protein

March 22, 2003

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Potential multifunctional high-protein food ingredient from a plentiful source

Active packaging gets a boost

March 22, 2003

By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor

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FDA clears the way for a system that releases chlorine dioxide gas to kill bacteria and spoilage organisms

A lifeline for farmers

March 22, 2003

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When Sara Lee Corp. signaled it would cease turkey-slaughter operations at its Bil Mar Foods plant, the livelihoods of hundreds of people were placed in doubt.

ENGINEERING R&D: Predictive Models Boost Tuna Yields

March 22, 2003

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Intelligent software continuously models heat transfer and adjusts process for optimum results.

Can drier packaging add value to broiler sales?

March 22, 2003

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Purge from meat products has been accepted as a necessary evil for years, but retailer pressure on suppliers is building to do something about it.

Bullish forecast for scavengers

March 22, 2003

By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor

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Oxygen barriers and scavengers will drive plastic packaging's growth

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In this January 2015 issue of Food Engineering, we explore how robotics can play a role in pick-and-place, packaging, case packing and palletizing processes, and know where to implement robotic automation.

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