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Every process needs connectivity-the right “circulation system” to provide optimum hygiene, flexibility, fast changeovers and ease of maintenance at the lowest possible cost.

With industry attention riveted on improved food safety, sanitary design of plants is front and center.

Human machine interface technology has advanced by leaps and bounds-to the point where food manufacturers can now control and monitor plants from virtually anywhere.

For food and beverage companies focused on water recycling and landfill reduction, the effort yields solid financial returns.

Certification programs under the GFSI umbrella are taking root in North America , though not without some growing pains and process changes for food manufacturers.

Smart sensors have been around for a long time, but when combined with wireless capabilities, the sky’s the limit.

3D printers have followed the path of mainframe computers: unrealized potential related to unaffordable access. Thanks to a serendipitous food application, 3D is morphing into a PC.

Today’s audits are not only more complex, they are more comprehensive and demand a collaborative effort.

Even though most sectors of the food and beverage manufacturing industry fared well during the recent economic meltdown, food makers continue to be challenged by an evolving, complex and sometimes strange marketplace.

Food-grade lubricants have come of age in performance, but the more compelling reason to make the switch from conventional lubricants is to meet regulatory demands.