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Lift Trucks

Making all the right moves

An integral part of the food and beverage industry supply chain, state-of-the-art lift trucks provide efficiency, economy and ergonomics.
May 13, 2013
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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Lift trucks have taken their own special direction in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.


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Flooring

Striking the right balance underfoot

Durable, safe, affordable and aesthetically pleasing flooring choices keep processes up and running.
February 6, 2013
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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Flooring is fundamental to every processing plant, but depending on the application, food and beverage manufacturers have unique needs related to hygiene, durability and compression and tensile strength.


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Dutch firm pushes for global harmonization on allergy labeling
Food Allergies

Dutch firm pushes for global harmonization on allergy labeling

Food research facility wants consensus among key stakeholders on allergen thresholds and labeling standards
December 11, 2012
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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Food research facility wants consensus among key stakeholders on allergen thresholds and labeling standards.
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Food Safety: Color contributes to safe, efficient food production

December 5, 2012
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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Color coding of maintenance and sanitation equipment is becoming a certification requirement.


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Fresh juice processor automates pasteurization with continuous process
TECH FLASH

Fresh juice processor automates pasteurization with continuous process

Holland’s Hoogesteger first in Europe to use pulsed electric field technology to treat fresh juice
November 28, 2012
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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The processor extended shelf life from one week to 21 days.
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Automating food production in the future
TECH FLASH

Automating food production in the future

“TrendWatcher” raises eyebrows at Dutch Food Valley Awards
November 28, 2012
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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New food processes will create new products with novel and sometimes strange ingredients, keeping future populations from starving.
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Automated systems enhance hand and boot hygiene

November 7, 2012
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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As part of larger sanitation programs, hand and boot washing plays a key role in improving food safety and adhering to stricter regulations.
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Efficient transport, precise delivery

May 3, 2012
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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No longer one size fits all, today’s conveyor belting choices enhance hygiene, product release and overall plant efficiency.


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Food-grade lubricants come of age

Past trade-offs between performance and safety have disappeared
March 7, 2012
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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Food production consists of a vast array of equipment—pumps, mixers, oven chain drives, tanks, pipes, conveyor systems, compressors, automatic doors and many other units and systems.


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Options Abound in High-Speed Door Technology

August 1, 2011
By Jaan Koel, Contributing Editor
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Processors have special needs when it comes to staff and materials entering and leaving, as well as separating critical operations and zones in the plant.
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