Case Studies & Field Reports

Lyco Easy-Flow continuous-process cooler

Field Reports

Moving from batch to continuous processing improves quality, reduces cleanup

February 18, 2019

Between 2010 and 2012, Mixum rebuilt its production facilities from the ground up into a model food processing plant. It also installed state-of-the-art food processing equipment, including a line of continuous-process blanching and cooling equipment for pasta.

Field Reports

Processor-offered portion control adds value

February 18, 2019

The market is expanding for meat and cheese processors that offer pre-sliced, portion-controlled product, interleaved or wrapped with wax paper or plastic film.

steam generator installed at Setton Pistachio

Dry Processing Technology

Steam quality, blowdown problems solved with new generator boiler system

Sharon Spielman

February 15, 2019

Pistachio grower and producer Setton Farms wanted to expand one of its processing plants while maintaining its efficiency/quality balance.

Field Reports

Rugged Pallet Rack Helps Cold Storage Distributor Optimize Operations

Rack designed to application helps Manfredi keep up with growth

January 30, 2019

To meet retailer demand for efficient cold chain distribution east of the Mississippi River, Manfredi Cold Storage has had to keep expanding its Kennett Square, Pa., facility.

Field Reports

Brewery saves time on temperature calibration

When 100 RTD sensors need to be calibrated, saving time saves money

January 28, 2019

The New Belgium Brewery in Asheville, N.C., has long been noted for innovation in its design and its sustainable practices.

Field Reports

Juice maker invests in aseptic filler

Serbian company Nectar says KHS system offers better microbial control and higher-quality product

January 28, 2019

When Nectar started up its first production line for processing fruit juice in beverage cartons 20 years ago near Novi Sad in northwest Serbia, there was no telling how fast the company would develop.

Field Reports

Ice Cream Maker Updates Pumps for Precision Dosing of Chocolate Sauce

German company needed a reliable, accurate peristaltic pump with less downtime for the precision task

January 23, 2019

When Hamburg, Germany-based Paradies Eis needed a better way to dose hot chocolate sauce into ice cream, it turned to peristaltic pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG).

Field Reports

IT System Helps Seafood Processor Handle Traceability, Logistics

January 23, 2019

Fish processing company Norfisk is using an IT solution from CSB-System to handle sales and logistics for four countries from a single operation in northern Germany.

Keep It Safe

How an Effective Ergonomics Program Contributes to Worker Safety

Sharon Spielman

January 18, 2019

OSHA reports an increase in recent years in the reporting of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) and other work-related disorders due to ergonomic hazards, which are physical conditions that can pose risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system.

Software

Deli Brands of America makes improved decisions with better data

A specialized ERP software system offers benefits for the company and its customers

Wayne Labs

December 10, 2018

Deli Brands of America supplies wholesalers, restaurants and steakhouses, food retailers and industrial customers with delicatessen meats, steaks, veal, pork, lamb and other specialties. Previously the company had used several manual systems—including Excel and Outlook—as well as many paper-based forms for operating its production facility. Unfortunately, this led to inaccurate data, time-consuming information retrieval and poor reports.