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CANNABIS PRODUCTS - MARCH 2019

Confectionery Cooker/Mixer

March 26, 2019

The Savage Bros. FireMixer-14 Table-Top Automatic Electric Cooker Mixer with PLC Touch-Screen Control is a unique all electric cooker/mixer that can produce confections like fudge, caramel, toffee, brittle, hard candy and more.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS - MARCH 2019

Finding the right equipment for manufacturing legal cannabis beverages

Challenges like working with cannabis oil have beverage developers looking for equipment solutions.

Casey Laughman

March 21, 2019

When it comes to traditional food and beverage production, processors work to establish standardized processes and procedures that wouldn’t have to vary much if an ingredient, such as olive oil, was switched to a different supplier. Developing legal cannabis edibles and beverages, however, is a different story.

Editor's Note

Production and packaging strategies change as pet food market grows

Casey Laughman

March 18, 2019

The pet food market has been growing like crazy the last few years, both in terms of how much is being sold and what is being sold. It's a big opportunity for food processors to expand their current pet offerings or make an entry into the market.

Using cannabis terpenes in legal edibles and beverages

Terpenes on tap: Understanding the product development potential of terpenes in legal cannabis edibles and beverages.

March 12, 2019

Research has shown that these cannabinoids can relieve symptoms of pain and insomnia, and might be particularly helpful for cancer patients. But the terpenes in cannabis also factor into formulations?and in more ways than one.

Plant products

What you should know about good weighing practices for your plant

Tips for choosing a scale that provides consistent results and fits your process

Kevin Hill

March 11, 2019

Reliable weighing equipment is critical in the food industry. Accurate weighing helps achieve consistency and batch uniformity. Moreover, a reliable food weight machine helps in adhering to predefined process requirements.

Processing

New canning line for Heineken Vietnam meets all expectations, doubling output

The brewery needed to add a line without stopping current production

Wayne Labs

March 4, 2019

Heineken Vietnam is a major beer producer in the Vietnamese domestic market, but it needed to increase its production significantly at its Tien Giang site in the south of Vietnam. The challenge: The brewer needed a quick, turnkey installation of a new canning line without upsetting existing operations.

Pet Food

Consumer demand drives rapid growth in pet food market

Pet food processing and packaging industry continues to grow

Sharon Spielman

February 27, 2019

As pet ownership increases, companies involved with pet food processing and packaging can reap the benefits if they keep an eye on the pets' owners and the trends that are driving the pet food industry.

ProFood Tech Preview

ProFood Tech Preview: Finding the right HPP solution

What processors need to know about evaluating HPP options

Tom Egan , PMMI

February 18, 2019

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

Editor's Note

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

Be part of the conversation about where the industry is headed with Tyson, Kellogg's, Golden State Foods and others

Casey Laughman

February 14, 2019

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.