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ProFood Tech Preview: Finding the right HPP solution

According to Research Report Insights (RRI), a greater adoption of high pressure processing (HPP) solutions is a strong signal of a growi...

Label trends: Luxe colors, personal feel and minimalism

Don't hold back with rich, extravagant colors on labels. Consider adding a holograph, the latest in the metallic trend. Asymmetrical desi...

New wrapper keeps Butterfinger crispy and fresh longer

The iconic Butterfinger, has a bold, re-engineered wrapper and new recipe.

Tomra CEO: Accuracy, downtime are key considerations for sorting equipment

Stefan Ranstrand, TOMRA Food’s president and chief executive officer, spoke at Fruit Logistica Berlin, describing his company&rsquo...

People and Industry News: February 2019

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

CHEP's smaller pallet easier to move from truck to sales floor

Pooled wooden pallet provider CHEP offers a half pallet that is easy to maneuver from tractor-trailer to retail floor loaded with ready-t...

Amending the definition of the term "biological product"

The FDA has proposed to amend its regulation that defines "biological product" to incorporate changes made by the Biologics Price Competi...

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Packaging

Research potassium levels and other labeling tips from IPPE

Rose Shilling

Meat processors who brushed up on the latest labeling guidelines at the International Production & Processing Expo learned details about when bioengineered logos might be needed and how FDA’s nutritional …

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Beckhoff Automation LLC names new president of U.S. operations

Wayne Labs

Beckhoff Automation LLC appointed Kevin Barker as its new president to manage Beckhoff business operations in the U.S. He assumes the role previously held by Aurelio Banda for four years. …

Case Studies & Field Reports

Moving from batch to continuous processing improves quality, reduces cleanup

Between 2010 and 2012, Mixum rebuilt its production facilities from the ground up into a model food processing plant. It also installed state-of-the-art food processing equipment, including a line of …

Case Studies & Field Reports

Processor-offered portion control adds value

The market is expanding for meat and cheese processors that offer pre-sliced, portion-controlled product, interleaved or wrapped with wax paper or plastic film. …

Dry Processing

Steam quality, blowdown problems solved with new generator boiler system

Sharon Spielman

Pistachio grower and producer Setton Farms wanted to expand one of its processing plants while maintaining its efficiency/quality balance. …

Columns

Re-energize your career in the sunshine at the FA&M Conference in Miami

Casey Laughman

The four-day conference in Miami will be a great opportunity for food and beverage processors who want to learn more about where the industry's going and how we'll get there. …

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Automation

Using data to make the most of automation, IIoT and AI on the manufacturing line

Sharon Spielman

Motors and drives run the food and packaging production lines that processors rely on, and they are a major consideration of any automation strategy. …

A Guide to Sanitary Product Recovery for Food & Beverage Companies

Product recovery ("pigging") is one of the most effective ways to increase yields, cut flush waste and speed up changeovers.

Dry Processing

Sterling Systems & Controls automation application module

The Sterling Systems & Controls automation application module for receiving and transferring dry solids tracks and transfers incoming material to the correct location.

Classifieds

See How Fast Our Drum Unloaders Work!

KNOLL America Drum Unloaders are the QUICKEST...most RELIABLE...most SANITARY machines for transferring viscous materials.

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Dry Processing

Dispersing machine from Powder Technologies

The Ystral Conti-TDS machine allows powder induction from bags, bulk bags, containers or silos; wetting; and the dispersing of agglomerate-free liquids.

Dry Processing

Schenck hygienic side-entry receiver filter

The Schenck hygienic side-entry receiver filter is used primarily at the end of a pneumatic conveying system to separate product being conveyed from the convey air.

Dry Processing

Coperion ZRD hygienic rotary valve

Designed for sanitary food applications requiring frequent disassembly and cleaning, the Coperion ZRD hygienic rotary valve has product contact surfaces constructed from DIN 1.4404 (AISI 316L) stainless steel.

Dry Processing

Munson Model VIM-124-S316 variable-intensity continuous blender

The Munson Model VIM-124-S316 sanitary variable-intensity continuous blender provides low to high shear as required for the blending and/or homogenizing of dry food solids, agglomerates, slurries or pastes.

Food Engineering

2019 February

In the February issue of Food Engineering, we highlight cybersecurity advances that let manufacturers take a more active role in creating more secure and resilient networks.

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