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The Power of IoT

How the Internet of Things helps today’s compressors become more energy efficient for tomorrow’s food and beverage processing lines.
Marina Mayer
March 26, 2016
Every time a production system goes down, it creates a troubling ripple effect that eventually leads to downtime, product loss and financial strain. It’s imperative for compressors to work “smarter,” predicting failures and resolving problems before “real” problems even exist.
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A M King installed insulated metal panels
Plant Renovations

Preparation is paramount

Regulations and competition are getting tougher, and companies are building to secure their futures.
Jaan Koel
Jaan Koel
February 24, 2016
Food and beverage processors have different reasons to renovate, such as meeting company specs or FSMA or GFSI requirements.
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Zero Waste
Green Series

Achieving Zero Waste

Food and beverage manufacturers continue sustainability efforts by minimizing byproducts, composting waste, recycling processing and packaging materials, and conserving energy and water.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
February 10, 2016
Manufacturers looking to improve their sustainability are wise to remember the three R’s of waste management: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
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Heat and Control fryer with external support module
Protein Processing

Solving meaty challenges

Protein processors can have trouble meeting production demands, if they’re working with out-of-date manufacturing spaces and equipment.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
January 6, 2016
While many protein processors need to speed up their operations, there are many stumbling blocks thwarting their efforts.
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Wisconsin Lt. Governor announces certified sites
Special Supplement: Site Selection

Setting your sites on solid ground

A litany of factors must be considered in selecting a new plant location, but the choice must ultimately facilitate your goals and business strategy.
Debra Schug
Debra Schug
December 21, 2015
Whether a processor is moving on, moving up or moving out, choosing a new home for a plant must involve the consideration of several factors, such as utilities and water costs, access to transportation, labor availability, incentives and sustainability issues.
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Avure's AV60 machine
Non-Thermal Processing

Take off the heat

For some applications, non-thermal pasteurization or sterilization techniques can produce safe food as well as thermal techniques and preserve taste, texture and color.
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
August 14, 2015

Thermal pasteurization techniques have been around since Louis Pasteur, and there is no question they’re effective.


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