More than 50% of the Covington plant will be powered by solar panels, helping to reduce R.A Jones’ carbon footprint and lower its annual electricity costs.

Plant of the Year entrants are automatically entered into the Sustainable Plant of the Year competition. All entries are due by December 29, 2023.

Newforma Konekt platform combines information management, project management and simple BIM coordination by those using BIM in their process.

The new facility is expected to double capacity and cut emissions by 80%.

The company has announced the launch of its pre-manufactured perimeter system.

The award was presented based on the company’s work and collaboration with Ardent Mills on its flour mill and grain storage facility for Ardent Mills in Gibsonton, Fla.

The report provides data and analysis on shifting construction conditions.

The plant-based food and beverage company expands its footprint to increase manufacturing capabilities and double business by 2025 compared to 2020.

We are now accepting entries for the 2023 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award. Submissions are due Tuesday, January 31, and eligible facilities need to have been completed in 2022 and opened by January 31, 2023.

Some years ago, the television show “Mythbusters” tested the “5-Second Rule”—a belief that food dropped on the floor can be safely picked up and eaten as long as it happens within five seconds. The team tested samples of wet pastrami and dry crackers by placing them on bacteria-infested floor tiles for two and six seconds, then did cultures to see how much bacteria formed compared to a control.