2022 January

The January 2022 issue of FOOD ENGINEERING features strategies for foreign matter detection, evolving conveyors, pest management, blockchain technology, and much more.

Inspection / Detection

Foreign Matter Detection

Strategies for selecting a foreign material detection system

Sharon Spielman

January 3, 2022

When it comes to foreign material detection in the food engineering space, different processes require different detection methods/equipment.

Inspection / Detection

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

January 3, 2022

When it comes to foreign material detection in a food facility, different processes require different detection methods and equipment. There are several types of systems that can help detect foreign matter in a food process, among which are metal detectors, X-ray units and magnets.

Conveying the Details

How conveyors are evolving today to meet modern needs of food processors

Michael Costa

January 7, 2022

At a glance, it might seem that most conveyors are doing their job as long as they shuttle items from one point to another. However, a number of other elements must be present for a conveyor to be efficient and productive in a food-processing environment, like hygienic design, cleanability, versatility, updated technology and more.

Food safety and pest management

Working with a pest management provider can help keep infestations out of your food processing plant.

Kristen Kazarian

January 5, 2022

Working with a pest management provider can help keep the pests out of your food processing plant.

Blockchain technology: Is it ready for prime time?

While there have been many success stories, blockchain technologies are still developing, so producers and processors will need to examine their needs carefully

Wayne Labs

January 4, 2022

Blockchain providers are working hard to gain the acceptance of food and beverage processors—no matter their size, and standard datasets like GS1 are helping to define the rules for consistent information handling.

Editor's Note

New for 2022

Michael Costa

January 10, 2022

A new year and new opportunities are in motion for the industry, after a (sometimes) bumpy but successful 2021.

Make water conservation a part of your business

January 10, 2022

The United Nations estimates that the global demand for water will increase 20% to 30% by 2050 to meet the food needs of a projected population of 9.8 billion.

FDA's Closer to Zero public meeting recording available

January 10, 2022

A recording of the public meeting “Closer to Zero Action Plan: Impacts of Toxic Element Exposure and Nutrition at Different Crucial Developmental Stages” is now available on the FDA’s meeting page.

People and Industry News: January 2022

January 11, 2022

The people, companies and facilities making headlines.

Plant Openings & Expansions: January 2022

January 11, 2022

Plant openings and expansions in food and beverage manufacturing.

Food Packaging

CMI members commit to 70% recycle rate by 2030

Kristen Kazarian

January 7, 2022

Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) beverage can manufacturer and aluminum can sheet producer members are committing to achieving ambitious U.S. recycling rate targets including a 70% recycling rate by 2030.

Food Packaging

SONIC moves to hard seltzer

January 10, 2022

Sonic may be more known for its drive-in burger joints but now the restaurant is focusing on moving its hard seltzer products into new markets with a new slim can format.

Food Packaging

Canned cocktail launches for fall

January 12, 2022

George Dickel, a Diageo brand, and Social Hour, the craft canned cocktail brand, have teamed up to launch an autumn-inspired craft cocktail. Both brands teamed up to release a new premium prepared offering—the Harvest Whiskey Sour.

How kill-step validation protects your products and customers

Richard F. Stier

January 6, 2022

One of the most significant and powerful statements in all of the United States collection of food regulations may be found in 21 CFR Part 113: “Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers.” The regulation clearly states that processes must be established by a “competent process authority.”

Field Report

Potato producer mixes it up with new equipment

Fourth Ajax potato mixer expands capacity at Agristo

Sharon Spielman

January 10, 2022

When the UK-based pre-fried and frozen potato producer Agristo was looking to expand its production, they turned to Ajax Equipment—a company that had supplied the first three mixers at the potato plant.

Alternative Protein Report

The protein system transformation

Alternative proteins are evolving into different product types

Kristen Kazarian

January 12, 2022

It’s no surprise that alternative meat products are popping up everywhere these days. In fact, they have grown so much that Ernst & Young data predicts alternative meat could see 40% market share by volume by 2040 in the United States.

Engingeering R&D

Novel “raslysation” technique works with non-clear/opaque liquids

UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too?

Wayne Labs

January 11, 2022

UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too?

Nuts & Bolts

Dawn Foods reveals their flavor trend predictions for 2022

January 13, 2022

Read up on the bits and pieces of flavor trends and product innovation in this installment of Nuts & Bolts

Nuts & Bolts

6 trends shaping consumer product innovation in F&B

January 13, 2022

Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, revealed six key trends that are shaping consumer product innovation in the food and beverage market.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Foreign material detection

Prospection Solutions LLC

January 3, 2022

The IP69 FMI system inspects product from the top and bottom simultaneously, in high-definition color.