Articles Tagged with ''quality control''

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2020

Streamlining Cannabis Food and Beverage Production

Working closely with equipment manufacturers can help companies new to cannabis R&D continuously improve their process.

November 16, 2020

As more companies enter the cannabis-infused food and beverage product development and processing market, they will seek a high level of quality control (QC) to help ensure product safety and labeling accuracy.

Food Safety

How to avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error

Protect product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs

Richard F. Stier

October 23, 2020

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Avoid food safety and quality issues from employee error, protecting product integrity through training, security measures and prevention programs.

Field Reports

Seal inspection system ensures quality packing for artisanal pâté

Sensors mounted on sealing bars help Belgian processor prevent defective packaging

September 23, 2020

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Belgian artisanal pâté maker uses Engilico seal inspection system to ensure a quality packed product.

Pet Food

Pet food e-commerce boom has major influence on manufacturers' operations

Online shoppers' preferences lead to faster product development and more direct-to-consumer shipping of dog and cat food

Rose Shilling

August 14, 2020

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Skyrocketing online shopping for pet food is changing significant parts of how manufacturers operate.

Packaging

Packaging insert extends avocado shelf life

Mission Produce avocados stay fresh about three days longer with Avolast technology

Rose Shilling

August 10, 2020

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A new quarter-sized packaging insert is keeping Mission Produce Inc. avocados fresh longer.

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Liquid chromatography system

May 6, 2020

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Food labs can optimize routine testing and quality control workflows with the Vanquish Core HPLC system, which automatically monitors and tracks mobile phase consumption and waste accumulation.

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X-ray system for packaged foods

May 6, 2020

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Model EPX100-S is a compact next generation X-ray system for packaged foods and other consumer goods.

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Surface screening test

May 5, 2020

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InSite L. mono Glo is a self-contained, environmental sampling and screening test for listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes for environmental monitoring in food processing facilities after cleaning.

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Dry sanitation for footwear

May 5, 2020

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DryZap! scans pulsed UV light across the bottom of footwear through quartz glass to kill pathogens.

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CIP conveyor option

May 5, 2020

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Clean-in-place option for sanitary conveyors assists cleaning of processing lines that convey high-risk food safety products, such as dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, fish and seafood.

Consumers are choosing products and brands they know and trust as they shop for food during the global pandemic. Any disruption to production could damage brand reputation, wreak havoc on throughput and disrupt the supply chain.

Food Engineering

2020 November

In the November 2020 issue of Food Engineering, we put a spotlight on sustainability. This issue features an in-depth look at the winner of our Sustainable Plant of the Year award.

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