Jaan Koel

Processing Technology

Poultry processing: Increased demand paves the way for innovation

As demand for chicken and turkey continues to rise, some processors are employing more technology to deliver safe and quality products.

Jaan Koel

January 16, 2017

Poultry processors look to increase safety as demand for chicken and turkey continues to rise.

Processing

What food manufacturers can learn from the pet food industry

Pet food processors are using advanced tools to deliver products that are safer and higher quality

Jaan Koel

November 16, 2016

The leaders who produce pet food these days do it in plants that are just as sophisticated in their way of working as the leaders who produce food for you and me.

Tech Update: Lubricants

Food-grade lubricants: When simple is smart

The argument for using nothing but food-grade lubricants is stronger than ever before.

Jaan Koel

August 12, 2016

Lubricants are the lifeblood of many types of equipment, but they probably don’t get the respect they deserve.

Tech Update: Cleaning & Sanitation

Boost plant efficiency by being clean, safe and savvy

Risks will always exist, but combining technology and employee training ensures processes not only comply with, but exceed, increasingly stringent regulatory standards.

Jaan Koel

March 25, 2016

Technology is one thing; training is another. But, the two fit together like a hand in a glove when it comes to keeping food and beverage plants running at peak efficiency in the cleanest, safest way possible.

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

February 24, 2016

Food and beverage processors have different reasons to renovate, such as meeting company specs or FSMA or GFSI requirements.

TECH FLASH

From warehouse to food grade

Unless you’re willing to risk your business, your suppliers must be up to snuff on food safety.

Jaan Koel

January 12, 2016

A California bag and film manufacturer converts an existing warehouse into a LEED-certified, climate-controlled space.

Conveyors & Belting

Advantageous connections

Economic conditions, technological innovations and food safety mandates are changing the designs of conveyors and conveyor belting.

Jaan Koel

November 5, 2015

Conveyors and the belts that run on them, whether they are polymer, metal, hybrid or fiber, connect raw material reception, processing, packaging, palletizing, accumulation, final delivery and a myriad of other things.

Food Safety

Auditing the auditors

Although auditing schemes are competitive, they are all working toward the common goal of elevating the safety of the food chain.

Jaan Koel

June 20, 2015

Numerous GSFI-based food safety schemes are in effect these days.

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.