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Tech Update

Cloud-based MES/ERP--No longer an oxymoron

Putting your MES or ERP system in the cloud may be more secure and reliable than your on-premises systems.

Wayne Labs

May 26, 2015

It wasn’t that long ago that you’d never think of putting any of your data in the “cloud.”

GEA Process Engineering's Niro DRYCONTROL system,

Tech Update: Model Predictive Control

Predict the future: Get control of your process

Model predictive control, often used in high-value chemical/petrochemical applications, has its place in food and beverage applications, too.

Wayne Labs

April 6, 2015

What if your drying operation could run close to the upper moisture limit boundary of your product specification, yet never exceed it?

Emerson Process Management Rosemount 708 wireless acoustic transmitter and steam trap monitor

Tech Update

Get what you measure

Jaan Koel

March 5, 2015

The well-known maxim: “You get what you measure” is unarguable in all aspects of business performance including food and beverage manufacturing.

Tech Update: CIP

To higher levels of lean and clean

Jaan Koel

January 7, 2015

When it comes to cleaning food production equipment, it wasn’t that long ago the only option was taking the equipment apart piece by piece, scrubbing and flushing it with chemicals and water inside and out before putting it back together again for the next run.

Tech Update

Tech Update: A solution for all sizes

State-of-the-art size reduction equipment provides processors not only with high throughput, but improved food safety, sanitation, accuracy and value.

Jaan Koel

October 7, 2014

To appreciate how important food size reduction is to eating, you only need to think about what goes on in your own kitchen.

Dairy Processing

Tech update: Dairy processing

Wayne Labs

September 4, 2014

In the US, fluid milk sales are flat, but Greek yogurt and other specialty markets are hot, which means a processor’s survival will depend upon having the right automation tools.

Editor's Note

The perfect time for some good news

Joyce Fassl

July 7, 2014

With the food and beverage industry facing so many challenges, from rising raw material costs and implementing more stringent food safety plans to GMO labeling legislation changes and workforce shortages, here’s some good news for a change.

Editor's Note

Attaining clarity in a complicated and demanding industry

Joyce Fassl

June 4, 2014

As you know, finding the best ways to conduct business and achieve success in the food and beverage manufacturing industry can be very complicated.

A CMMS such as Bigfoot CMMS can provide a quick search on parts and supplies with drill down information on part names and numbers.

Maintenance Software

CMMS provides enhanced functionality

Wayne Labs

April 8, 2014

Maintenance staff can’t do their jobs if they spend more time on paperwork than maintenance.

Sealed Air brings aseptic technology to bag-in-box applications with its new IDC/Cryovac SpeedFlex aseptic system

Tech Update

Aseptic applications: Redefining freshness

Through machinery developments, aseptic treatment of products and packages has notched gains against more entrenched technologies.

Mikell Knights

March 8, 2014

Over the last 10 to 15 years, more low- and high-acid products have been processed in ways designed to kill bacteria and extend the life of foods and liquids. Retort-style thermal processing, chilling and refrigeration steps and the use of preservatives remain the most common routes to produce shelf-stable foods and beverages in the US.