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New plant-based nutrient source by Revol Greens provides increased produce safety

New plant-based nutrient source by Revol Greens provides increased produce safety

Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
March 15, 2021
A first in the lettuce industry for both field and greenhouse environments, Plant Fed™ organic fertilizer is behind Revol’s newest product line extension.
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Food Engineering Podcast Q&A

Podcast: SunOpta’s Oatbase expansion right-sized for now and future needs

Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
March 12, 2021

In the March episode of the Food Engineering podcast, editor-in-chief Casey Laughman discusses SunOpta’s expansion and automation project with Bryan Clark, VP, R&D Plant Based Food and Beverages, SunOpta.


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Beyond Natures Protein

Non-traditional pet food: some alternatives

Sharon Spielman
Sharon Spielman
March 12, 2021

Whether Fido’s food is made from all plant-based ingredients, a flexitarian’s mix of plant- and animal-derived ingredients, insect-based or with lab-grown meat, processors and those who supply the equipment to make non-traditional pet food have their work cut out for them.


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Multidiscipline engineering firms can examine a project from all perspectives
Engineering projects

Single source services save time and money for food manufacturers

Capital projects executed by a single firm simplify management and improve execution as shown in this batch retort system design
Dan Crisman, Senior Project Technical Manager, Matrix Technologies
Dan Crisman
March 11, 2021

When a process manufacturer decides to undertake a capital project, one of the first decisions is whether to use one or multiple firms to provide the required engineering services. This article will examine the issues involved with the multiple firm approach, and then show why selecting a single firm is often a better choice, as shown with the successful design and commissioning of a batch retort system.


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Robotic Arm

Artificial Intelligence: It’s all about the data

Artificial intelligence is finding its mark in food manufacturing
Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
March 9, 2021

Food and beverage processors turn to artificial intelligence to make the most of their data.


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Sustainability

Sustainability has its rewards—tangible and intangible

Suppliers and food processors work together to create projects that save energy and money—and show they’re responsible corporate citizens
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
March 4, 2021

There are several methods to reduce energy needs, usage and costs. Some are basic and simple; others are more sublime. Four recent news items show how processors can take steps to decrease energy inputs, improve their carbon footprint and look smarter and be more sustainable.


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Preparation
Editor's Note

Plans vs. preparation

You can say you’re prepared, but sometimes you learn the hard way you are not
Casey Laughman
Casey Laughman
March 3, 2021

Recent events show just how important it is to be truly prepared.


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Proampac
Food Packaging

Retort pouches are now recycle ready

Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
March 1, 2021

Pouches have been the discussion of many in the food and beverage industries, as well as consumers, for their lack of recyclability. 


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Pak Lock
Food Packaging

Child-resistant can lock for cannabis beverages

Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
March 1, 2021

PakTech recently launched PakLock, a child-resistant cap designed for THC beverage cans. 


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Engineering R&D

Artificial intelligence simplifies industrial control for operations staff who are not data analytics experts

Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
February 25, 2021

AI is taking significant strides by providing a no-coding platform so operations can concentrate on manufacturing instead of programming.


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