2022 August

2022 Plant of the Year: Bell & Evans

Our 2022 winner established a new benchmark for innovation and efficiency in a poultry plant, while elevating employee and animal welfare.

Michael Costa

August 1, 2022

Bell & Evans earned our 2022 award by establishing a new benchmark for innovation and efficiency in a poultry plant, while elevating employee and animal welfare.

What’s cooking?

Helping the Bottom Line with the Latest in Cooking Line Technology

The latest cooking equipment and technology can help food processors meet demanding sustainability goals and operate more efficiently.

Sharon Spielman

August 25, 2022

When a food manufacturer is looking to upgrade or expand its cooking line—be it with an industrial oven, steamer, kettle or other piece of cooking equipment—the latest technology and equipment can affect efficiency, sustainability and the bottom line.

Taking Control of Production Through Forecasting

Wayne Labs

August 22, 2022

The forecasting sources and tools you need to help optimize your operation.

The Role of Sampling in Quality Management

How smart sampling can be an effective element in a food safety program.

Richard F. Stier

August 23, 2022

Much of the microbiological and quality testing done by the food industry is conducted to meet customer demands. This is especially true with products that are deemed high risk. Examples of such products are meat, dairy, and almost any product containing protein, plus any product that does not incorporate a kill step in the process.

Engineering R&D

Natural Packaging Material That’s Biodegradable, Bactericidal and Waterproof

Wayne Labs

August 12, 2022

This packaging could also extend the shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days.

Plant Openings & Expansions | August 2022

August 24, 2022

Announcements about new F&B plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions

Field Report

Preserving Beef Jerky’s Quality Through Technology

Susan Newman

August 18, 2022

Intelligent automation, water activity measurement and precision drying helps processor cure meat more efficiently.

New HACCP model now available for raw non-intact egg products

August 16, 2022

FSIS has released a generic hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) model for raw non-intact egg products.

Cannabis Market Still Growing

August 16, 2022

The U.S. cannabis market size is expected to reach $40.0 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.9% over the forecast period, according to Grand View Research Inc.

Hemp-Derived THC Beverages

August 22, 2022

CANNFUSION offers cold squeezed fruit juice shots blended with hemp-derived cannabinoids to deliver nourishment for body, mind and soul—the names of each of the juice blends they offer.

Organic CBD Mints

August 19, 2022

New brand MotherBar officially launched its proprietary hemp-based CBD Moment mints, created to relax the body and mind while challenging our mindset and approach to stress.

New Shatter and THC Gummies

August 18, 2022

High Tide Inc. has debuted its first Cabana Cannabis Co. branded shatter and THC gummies in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

GYM WEED is the Latest Hemp-Infused Sports Drink

August 17, 2022

GYM WEED is a hemp-infused energy drink designed to provide balanced energy without the anxious feeling typically associated with energy drinks.

Dry Processing Technology

Sanitary Conveyor Boosts Food Safety and OEE for Nutrition Bar Maker

Increased customer demand prompted nutrition bar maker TruFood to boost its manufacturing capabilities.

Sharon Spielman

August 11, 2022

A tubular chain conveyor helps TruFood increase line efficiency and safety, nourishing the manufacturer’s bottom line.

Spotlight on: Robotics

New Plant Products | August 2022

August 31, 2022

See the latest robotics equipment to help processors advance their operations.

Dry Processing Products | August 2022

August 31, 2022

This month’s dry processing product focus covers bulk bag handling equipment.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.