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FE December 2023 cover

2023 December

The December 2023 issue of FOOD ENGINEERING features the Top 10 New Plant Products, proper floor and drain design, tracking distribution through data, and more!

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Origin traceability of food
Track and Trace

Tracking Distribution Through Data: Who Should See What?

Today’s tracking tools can produce a lot of data, but the challenge is to provide the right data to users and to regulatory bodies.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
December 21, 2023

“One-up, one-down” should be good enough for supply chain members, but regulatory bodies need to see the big picture.


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dried and candied fruit
CASE STUDY

Smart Flow and Weighing Technology Mean Sweet Process Success

Specialists in the centuries-old tradition of making candied fruit, APTUNION depends on modern Siemens instrumentation—from flow control to intuitive weighing technology—to ensure its sweet products meet the highest quality standards.
December 14, 2023

Solutions for accurate control, easy maintenance and remote diagnostics.


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ready-to-eat
Spending Trends

New Research Reveals Food and Beverage Spending Trends for 2024

A new report from Innova Market Insights predicts that consumer preferences, such as well-loved ingredients, nature-friendly claims and health benefits, will increase spending in 2024 for food and beverage products.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
December 7, 2023

A new report from Innova Market Insights predicts that consumer preferences, such as well-loved ingredients, nature-friendly claims and health benefits, will increase spending in 2024 for food and beverage products.


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Food Safety and Flooring

Proper Floor and Drain Design Combat Food Safety Challenges

The global food industry is expanding at a rapid pace, and many companies are investing in facility expansions, new plant construction and modernization projects. With this activity, food safety is essential as companies add new flooring and drainage systems to add efficiencies and scale for growth.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
December 5, 2023

The global food industry is expanding at a rapid pace, and many companies are investing in facility expansions, new plant construction and modernization projects. With this activity, food safety is essential as companies add new flooring and drainage systems to add efficiencies and scale for growth.


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International Production & Processing Expo
IPPE Sponsored Content

Come EXPERIENCE IT ALL at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo!

December 19, 2023

IPPE encompasses three integrated trade shows, showcasing the latest innovations in equipment, supplies and services used in the production and processing of poultry and eggs, meat and animal food products.


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Two FSMA Programs Offer Tools to Assist Stakeholders

QR codes and a graphic element are being offered to communicate the status of participants in TPP and LAAF and to promote awareness of the programs.
December 12, 2023

QR codes and a graphic element are being offered to communicate the status of participants in TPP and LAAF and to promote awareness of the programs.


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