January 2020 | Food Engineering

How companies are coping with intentional adulteration rule enforcement

January 6, 2020

A big part of implementing a food defense plan is deciding between expensive technology and cheaper, low-tech strategies to protect your product from intentional adulteration.

The basics of cleaning and sanitation in food plants

Understanding the difference between cleaning and sanitizing is critical

Richard F. Stier

January 7, 2020

Sanitation maintains or restores a state of cleanliness and promotes hygiene for prevention of foodborne illness.

How food and beverage marketing claims can affect the production process

Sharon Spielman

January 17, 2020

Today’s consumers demand transparency more than ever, so the labels on food and beverage products are an important component in such a competitive market.

Tech Update

Employing wireless sensors without a clear goal could prove inefficient

Wayne Labs

January 22, 2020

How do you implement a sensor-based IIoT system that can fulfill your needs now and into the future?

Food Safety

The evolution of food safety management systems—from early 1900s to audits today

Richard F. Stier

January 24, 2020

In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed legislation that created the agency with legal authority to seize goods in interstate commerce that were adulterated, contained additives injurious to health, or contained filthy, decomposed or putrid substances.

Field Reports

Brewer expands growth, operates greener with a Miura steam boiler

Sharon Spielman

January 20, 2020

When the owners of Badger State Brewing Company decided to continue their expansion and growth, they added a Miura LX-100SG steam boiler to build out processing capabilities while reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions—helping to achieve their goal of being an even greener brewery.

Field Reports

Upgraded metal detection recovers 5-10% more product from false rejects

January 24, 2020

Cebro Frozen Foods, Newman, Calif., a bulk producer and supplier of organic, kosher and conventional individually quick frozen (IQF) vegetables to the industrial and food service industry, was founded in 1993 and is operated by third-generation grower and owner Patrick Cerutti.

Engineering R&D

Novel compressed air drying system leaves out the desiccant

Wayne Labs

January 22, 2020

Typically, in food applications where compressed air may come in direct contact with food, regenerative desiccant dryers are able to dry the air to ISO 8573 Class 1-2 requirements.

Editor's Note

Changes big and small create challenges for food and beverage manufacturers

Casey Laughman

January 13, 2020

After the mad dash to end one year, January seems like a chance to get your feet back under you as you start the next.

Manufacturing News

Solving IoT supply chain communications problems

Wayne Labs

January 6, 2020

Food manufacturers and distributors are beginning to attach IoT sensors to shipping containers to track critical information about the temperature and humidity of the product plus ongoing location and shipper information.

Regulatory Watch

California almond accepted user program revised

Sharon Spielman

January 6, 2020

The USDA issued a final rule that requires California almond accepted users to dispose of inedible material within 6 months of receipt, submit public weighmaster weight certificates within 10 business days of receipt of inedible material, and submit an accepted user plan annually.

Regulatory Watch

Decreased assessment rate proposed for tart Michigan cherries

January 6, 2020

A proposed rule issued by AMS would implement a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to decrease the assessment rate established for 2019-20 and subsequent fiscal years.

Packaging

Businesses struggle to deliver packages that are green, undamaged and delightful

Rose Shilling

January 6, 2020

Packaging costs and supply chain inefficiencies are increasing, driven by all those shipments that consumers want faster, in perfect condition and with easy-to-recycle protection, a new report by DHL shipping and logistics says.

Packaging

Two caps change how we open packages

Rose Shilling

January 13, 2020

A new baby food cap meets these priorities for people in Asia who increasingly buy dairy and want wellness solutions: safety, convenience and a premium look.

Packaging

Packaging celebrates women entrepreneurs

Rose Shilling

January 17, 2020

Stacy’s Pita Chips is selling limited-edition packages at Kroger stores nationwide to celebrate women entrepreneurs.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: January 2020

January 6, 2020

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings & Expansions: January 2020

January 6, 2020

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

New Plant Products

Cannabis dryer

January 24, 2020

WaveMix for hemp drying reduces moisture from 77% to 9% in hemp flowers in 45 min.

New Plant Products

Product transfer conveyors from Multi-Conveyor

January 23, 2020

The Slim-Fit low-profile, sanitary, small product transfer conveyors are suitable for a confectionery application.

New Plant Products

ROSS VersaMix Model VM-600 triple-shaft mixer

January 23, 2020

The 600-gallon ROSS VersaMix Model VM-600 is designed for high-speed subsurface powder induction with proprietary ROSS Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold (SLIM).

New Plant Products

BULK-OUT Model BFF bulk bag discharger from Flexicon

January 22, 2020

BULK-OUT Model BFF bulk bag discharger has a steel safety cage to prevent contact with moving parts during operation and automated unloading of bulk bags.