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2021 February

In the February 2021 issue of Food Engineering, we delve into the growth of the alternative protein market.
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alternative proteins

Alternative protein market growth shows no signs of slowing

Consumer demand drives market to new heights; now processors are looking at what’s next
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Casey Laughman
January 28, 2021
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The alternative protein market continues to grow, as new companies and legacy companies alike look to build trust with consumers looking for something different.


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labor shortages
Labor

Food & beverage companies cope with labor shortages

Processors look for solutions to labor challenges
Korie Wilkins
January 26, 2021
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Labor shortages are nothing new for food and beverage processors, but the ongoing pandemic has created new challenges.


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smart packaging

Smart packaging: Connecting the physical with the digital

Technology embedded into packages makes a compelling business case for food processors, with the potential to reduce costs and increase profits.
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Sharon Spielman
January 29, 2021
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In today's food industry, a product's package is every bit as important as its contents. Today's packaging can be smart, embedded with technology that offers a range of functionality.
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Rheonics’ SRV (DIN 11851) inline viscosity sensor
Tech Update: Sensors

Using sensors to improve processes

Sensors today are ubiquitous and affordable with new devices on the horizon, so there’s no reason not to know what’s going on in your process
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Wayne Labs
February 4, 2021
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If your food or beverage operation isn’t making widespread use of sensors to monitor your process, you can’t expect to remain competitive for long.


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new Food Engineering e-magazine
Editor's Note

A new platform brings new opportunities

Food Engineering’s new digital edition premieres this month
Casey laughman0031
Casey Laughman
February 3, 2021
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Any fundamental shift in how you produce your product is a scary thing, and it requires buy-in and cooperation across multiple departments to ensure it’s done properly.


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broken glass

How food and beverage processors can build a glass and brittle plastic program

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Richard F. Stier
January 28, 2021
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There are many different foreign materials that could and actually have ended up in foods. The most insidious of these and the one most feared is glass.
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antibiotic use in food animals
Manufacturing News

Decreasing antibiotic use in food animals proves difficult to track

The UK has made progress with monitoring techniques, but tracking antibiotic use in the U.S. is problematic
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Wayne Labs
January 26, 2021
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Tracking antibiotic use in food animals is difficult in the United States, as no one agency records that data.


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Regulatory Watch
Regulatory Watch

FDA issues final guidance for salt substitute in labeling

January 27, 2021
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The FDA has issued a final guidance, Use of an Alternate Name for Potassium Chloride in Food Labeling, to advise food manufacturers of its intent to exercise enforcement discretion for the name "potassium salt" in the ingredient statement on food labels as an alternative to "potassium chloride" to better inform consumers that it is a salt substitute.
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Natrellis packaging portfolio
Packaging

Sugarcane-based bowls are a sustainable solution

Natrellis offers a sweet, renewable resource for packaging
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Sharon Spielman
February 3, 2021
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As consumers become more environmentally conscious, they are looking for the same kind of commitment to the environment from the brands they support. 


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lidless cups
Packaging

Plastic-free and lidless cup launches in UK

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Kristen Kazarian
February 3, 2021
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Britain’s first fully plastic-free and recyclable lid-free takeout cup recently debuted.


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DeXel
Packaging

Intelligent packaging solution to reduce waste

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Kristen Kazarian
February 3, 2021
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SGK Anthem, Vrijdag Premium Printing, Generous Minds, Neurensics, Kurz and Merck have teamed up as Packadore Collective to design and implement desirable and sustainable packaging solutions.


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VAI’s S2K Mobile and order entry solution
Field Reports

Bakery supply company streamlines with ERP solution

Inter-County Bakery Supply modernized and automated its processes with an ERP solution from Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI)
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Sharon Spielman
January 26, 2021
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When Inter-County Bakery Supply, a family-owned bakery supply distributor in Deer Park, N.Y., needed to modernize its process and automate its capabilities, they decided an ERP solution from VAI that would offer the most bank for their buck.


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SōRSE Clear
Engineering R&D

Water-soluble CBD provides the infused goods sector with a “clear” solution for beverages and other products

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Wayne Labs
February 4, 2021
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After a lot of experimentation and research, SoRSE Technology developed a water-soluble, clear CBD isolate that has an improved sensory experience, better homogeneity and accurate dosing


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Industry & People
People & Industry News

People and Industry News: February 2021

January 27, 2021
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People and industry news in food and beverage manufacturing for February 2021.
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Plant Opening
Plant Openings

Plant Openings & Expansions: February 2021

January 27, 2021
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Plant openings and expansions in food and beverage manufacturing for February 2021.


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Powder Process Solutions
Dry Processing Technology

Powder handling for food, dairy

February 9, 2021
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Scale hoppers at each unloading station discharge ingredients based on recipe requirement into one of two convey lines delivering to four receiving stations. 


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Pfannenberg
New Plant Products

Liquid cooling unit

February 9, 2021
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The EB 2.0 ECO chiller features environmentally friendly refrigerant and inverter technology to reduce power consumption up to 65% and lower operating costs. 


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Camfil
Dry Processing Technology

Replacement filter cartridges

February 9, 2021
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HemiPleat cartridges are designed to fit all Oval industrial dust collectors. 


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Perfect Pallets
Dry Processing Technology

Antimicrobial pallets

February 9, 2021
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The company has added Microban product protection to its pallets to resist the growth of product-damaging microbes. 


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Orbis
Dry Processing Technology

Plastic pallet for racking

February 9, 2021
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The Odyssey pallet is made for a range of racking applications, including general food processing, dry goods and agriculture. 


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Key Technologies
Dry Processing Technology

Horizontal-motion conveyor

February 9, 2021
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The modularly designed Zephyr horizontal-motion conveyor gently moves product with no segregation or stratification. 


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NORD
Dry Processing Technology

Drive systems for baking industry

February 9, 2021
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The company offers hygienic drive solutions for the baking industry, meeting requirements for hygiene, reliability and robustness. 


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Spriroflow
Dry Processing Technology

Cone Table Elite (CTE) bulk bag fillers

February 9, 2021
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The CTE bulk bag filler has a patented coned densification table for bag stability and can be customized to integrate foil or plastic bag liners, which—following a nitrogen purge and heat-sealing process—can extend stored product life. 


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Flexicon
Dry Processing Technology

Low-profile combination bulk bag/drum filler

February 9, 2021
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Unit allows filling of bulk bags or drums in limited headroom areas, and loading/unloading of pallets using a pallet jack. 


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Volkmann USA
Dry Processing Technology

Dust collector, vacuum conveying

February 9, 2021
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Available in three sizes, 10 in., 14 in. and 18-in. dia., VSHC units are designed for high volume air movement, providing effective dust control that meets ATEX Certified and explosion proof standards for any powder having a minimum ignition energy of greater than 1 mJ. 


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Dual Shaft Mixer
New Plant Products

Dual Shaft Mixer

February 9, 2021
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Designed for increased shear, Model CDA-25 features dry-running Double FlexiLip seals on both agitator shafts suitable for vacuum operation up to 29.5" Hg and includes a portable mixing vessel with heating/cooling jacket. 


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Munson
New Plant Products

Rotary batch mini mixer

February 9, 2021
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Model MX-5-S316L is designed to achieve total uniformity in 2 to 3 minutes, regardless of disparities in the bulk density, particle size, flow characteristics or ratio of batch ingredients down to one part per million.


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Kason
New Plant Products

2-stage fluid bed dryer for cannabis

February 9, 2021
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The company, along with ABM Equipment, has introduced a patent-pending 2-stage fluid bed dryer that can dry up to 10,000 pounds of cannabis per hour with minimal cannabinoid loss. 


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Kemutec Gardner
New Plant Products

Horizontal ribbon mixer

February 9, 2021
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L Series 50L is suitable for pilot research, process development and small-scale production. 


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Apex Motion Control

Cake-decorating cobot

February 9, 2021
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Baker-Bot is designed to manage the dull and repetitive work, including cake decorating. 


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Marion
New Plant Products

Marion double-cone blender

February 9, 2021
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Momentum Series double-cone blender combines tumble blending with rapid, low-impact mixing. 


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Vi-Cas
New Plant Products

Vacuum cups for ergonomic lifters

February 9, 2021
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Round, rectangular or oval cups in a range of sizes are suitable for vacuum equipment used for lifting, manipulating or “pick and place” applications. 


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Leybold
New Plant Products

Dry screw pump for vacuum applications

February 9, 2021
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VARODRY HD/O2 version is a compact all-rounder that is made to be easy to install and integrate into systems. 


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Emerson

Plugs, receptacles, connectors

February 9, 2021
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Appleton Powertite Series of pin-and-sleeve plugs, receptacles and connectors are available in 30, 60, 100, 200 and 400 Amp units. 


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