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Rosemount CT4215 Packaging Leak Detection System

Engineering R&D

Detect package and container leaks with QCL technology

This leak detector can -- and does -- detect package and container leaks at rates up to 200 units per minute on a line

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

December 21, 2018

Emerson's engineers have created a sensing device capable of detecting gas leaks in bottles, cans and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) at line speeds, using laser technology developed by Cascade Technologies, a Stirling, Scotland-based spinoff of the University of Strathclyde.

employee cleans food processing equipment

Cleaning

Use these tips for cleaning all parts of a food factory

Rose Shilling

December 14, 2018

We've gathered experts' best practice tips for how to make those jobs easier and avoid common problems. And they shared insights about the latest in cleaning technology and improvements to scientific methods for validating sanitation.

Fabulous Food Plants

Hispanic Cheese Makers' fabulous food plant sets the bar for reducing waste

Hispanic Cheese Makers’ wastewater lagoons are a big project, but a small part of the company’s overall sustainability goal

Casey Laughman

December 12, 2018

What Hispanic Cheese Makers is doing with its wastewater and with its sustainability efforts overall makes it a model for producers looking for ways to be sustainable and good neighbors, and it’s why Hispanic Cheese Makers is being featured as a Fabulous Food Plant.

Software

Deli Brands of America makes improved decisions with better data

A specialized ERP software system offers benefits for the company and its customers

Wayne Labs

December 10, 2018

Deli Brands of America supplies wholesalers, restaurants and steakhouses, food retailers and industrial customers with delicatessen meats, steaks, veal, pork, lamb and other specialties. Previously the company had used several manual systems—including Excel and Outlook—as well as many paper-based forms for operating its production facility. Unfortunately, this led to inaccurate data, time-consuming information retrieval and poor reports.

Equipment electropolished by Able Electropolishing

Food Safety

How it works: Electropolishing helps keep food safe

An expert explains the ways that the smooth finish resists microbes, makes parts last longer and decreases downtime

Scott Potter

December 5, 2018

An expert explains the ways that the smooth finish resists microbes, makes parts last longer and decreases downtime.

Cybersecurity

DHS, FBI issue warning about SamSam ransomware

Attackers are targeting large companies

Wayne Labs

December 5, 2018

The Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) and the FBI have issued an activity alert to inform all computer network system operators about SamSam ransomware—aka MSIL/Samas.A. This malware has been in circulation for some time and continues to inflict damage to systems.

Sustainability

Hydroponic produce offers sustainable solution

Green Life Farms announces 100,000-sq.-ft. hydroponic greenhouse Florida

Wayne Labs

November 30, 2018

Green Life Farms has announced a partnership with Hydronov to design and build a sustainable hydroponic greenhouse in Boynton Beach, Fla.

Automation

Processors turn to robots for production jobs

No matter what shape or weight, any food product can be handled deftly by a robot

Wayne Labs

November 29, 2018

When you think of robots in the food industry, you probably think of heavy-lifting jobs, such as palletizing. However, this article looks at four exacting applications for robots on the production floor—including primary packaging.

Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods announces $660 million poultry facility

Hixson, WalterFedy to collaborate on engineering and architecture services

Casey Laughman

November 28, 2018

Maple Leaf Foods has announced it will build a $660 million fresh poultry facility in London, Ontario, Canada.

Industry News

FPSA expands Board of Directors and Executive Committee

Organization adds three new members

Casey Laughman

November 28, 2018

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) has announced three new members of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.