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Smart Flow and Weighing Technology Mean Sweet Process Success

Solutions for accurate control, easy maintenance and remote diagnostics.




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Tools to Improve In-House Traceability

A brewer turns to Siemens for its turnkey Blockchain-based Trusted Traceability Solution to expedite future recall scenarios throughout the brewer’s extensive supply chain.




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Cascade Coffee Ramps Cobot Palletizing Operations

Co-manufacturer Cascade Coffee adds automation to its secondary packaging operations by adding six cobot palletizing units.




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Amid Growing Supply Chain Disruptions, Food and Beverage Retailers Must Adapt

Changing consumer preferences and regulations have introduced additional complexity to supply chains, necessitating that food and beverage retailers invest in robust traceability solutions.




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Enterprises' Quest to Find Data Visibility Across Multiple Sites

After years of mergers and acquisitions, large food and beverage companies seek operational data visibility across multiple plants to drive efficiencies.




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Consumers Identify Health and Wellness for Pet Food

FOOD ENGINEERING talks with Mintel Consulting’s Lynn Dornblaser about consumer preferences for pet food over the last five years and what’s ahead.




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Dehydrated Fruit Processor Zarecki turns to Key Technology for Vibratory Conveyor System

While expanding production with a new line that sweetens and dehydrates different types of berries, Zarecki turned to Key Technology for a vibratory conveyor system with five Impulse shakers.




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De Marchi Automates Production with TOMRA 5B Sorter

The De Marchi Group's operations range from the large-scale cultivation of fruit, vegetables and greens to the production of frozen foods and "in nature" foods for Brazil and abroad.




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Soda Science: The Advantages of Automated Filtration in Beverage Manufacturing

For soda manufacturers seeking to fine-tune their syrup filtration processes, backflushable stacked disc cartridges can play a key role in ensuring consistent soft drink quality.




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Item-level Traceability Technology Is Transforming Food Safety and Quality

This new technology not only gives consumers confidence is knowing their food is safe, but helps supply chain participants and restaurants pull bad products.




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Revealing Metal Detection Challenges for Dairy Applications

Changing characteristics, product and orientation effect can disrupt product signals and affect detection sensitivity if not addressed. However, digital technologies and machine learning are pushing the innovation boundaries and streamlining inspection processes.




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Allagash Brewing Company turns to Limble to Reduce Reactive Maintenance

Allagash Brewing Company reports that it has experienced a more than 40% reduction in unplanned work orders since implementing Limble, a CMMS and asset management platform, across its maintenance organization.




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Backer’s Potato Chip Company Turns to Vanmark for Bulk Storage Bin System Upgrade

Missouri-based Backer's Potato Chip Company turned to Vanmark to replace its deteriorating bulk bin system.




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Goodbye, methane / Hello, plants

Belle Pulses, in Saskatchewan, Canada, produces pea and legume protein for plant-based products including crackers and baked goods, dairy, soups and meats.




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Flexicon offers mobile sanitary IBC unloading-conveying system for contamination-sensitive transfer

Designed to transfer contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) to downstream processes, dust-free, the system’s discharger frame is mounted on casters for in-plant mobility.




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Cablevey Conveyors offer tubular drag conveyors

Designed for food processors seeking a safer, more energy-efficient means to convey product with less spillage, breakage or downtime due to necessary cleaning and maintenance, the company offers 8" diameter tubular drag conveyors that provide these advantages with essentially double the volumes of 6" units. 




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The State of Food Manufacturing

I recently toured our 2022 Plant of the Year in preparation for next month’s announcement and cover story reveal of our winner. While there, I had our July cover story in my head and filtered everything I saw through this question: “What is the state of food manufacturing today?”




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ADM, Benson Hill Partner to Scale Ultra-High Protein Soy for Food Ingredient Markets

Through the collaboration, ADM will process and commercialize a portfolio of proprietary ingredients derived from Benson Hill Ultra-High Protein (UHP) soybeans through an exclusive North American licensing partnership.




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Sanitary Conveyor Boosts Food Safety and OEE for Nutrition Bar Maker

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




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Dry Processing Products | August 2022

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




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Focus On: Controlling Dust

Dust can occur during any stages of processing—here are products to help control it.




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Key Technology Introduces New Air Cleaner

The system cleans product of debris to improve product quality and line efficiency.




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Controlling Combustion Beyond Dust Hazard Analysis

Nixon helps in guiding your facilities' assessment of agricultural and food processing risks through dust hazard analysis, NFPA 61 compliance, and leading options to address the risk of combustible dust explosions.




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Mini Bag Dump Station

The Volkmann Mini RNT is designed to reduce manual bag handling for improved worker safety.




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Tetra Pak Introduces Powder Handling Equipment

The equipment is designed to augment food safety and production rates and improve operator working conditions.




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BFM Global Introduces Venting Surge Hopper

The company’s flexible, transparent Seeflex 040E material is designed as a bridging solution for processing bulk powders.




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METTLER TOLEDO Introduces HazLoc-Compliant Metal Detectors

Designed for manufacturing environments where dust-producing products can create an explosive atmosphere, the cETLus-certified systems adhere to construction standards and fulfill the requirements for Class II, Division 2 Hazardous locations.




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Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors Collaborates with Oat Co.

Operating as part of Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors provides the Scottish oats producer with a bespoke conveyor system.




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Clark Logic Announces Rehab Project

The $1.9 million investment includes Blendco as a future tenant with help from Cornerstone Alliance.




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Panhandle Milling Debuts Onsite Flour Mill at Campbell Soup Company Manufacturing Facility

The $100 million facility will be largely dedicated to Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm production.





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Air Treatment Systems by Aeris in the New ‘First One’ Pet Production Line

Dust removal, air treatment, heat recovery, air balancing and conditioning systems by Aeris for the packaging department at the new “First One” industrial site in San Vito al Tagliamento, Pordenone, Italy.




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New Dust-Free Docking Station

Gericke’s dust-free docking station is included as standard equipment on the bulk bag unloader.




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Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine for Large Volume Filling

The eight-lane machine provides auger filling of 40 grams of powder at 75 cycles per minute.




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Conveyors: Keeping Them Clean and Running

Conveyor manufacturers have taken many steps over the years to simplify cleaning and operation—and maximize uptime.




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Bulk Bag Filler Upgrade Targets the Bottom Line

An expert integrator offers best practice strategies to increase productivity and profit by upgrading critical bulk bag filling equipment.




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PPG Highlights Performance of Precipitated Silica as Carrying Agent

Recent research compared the carrying capacity of PPG’s precipitated silica to maltodextrin. Results showed that PPG Flo-Gard silicas provided more than 40 times the carrying capacity of maltodextrin.




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Southeast Flooring Market Reports Increased Attendance

The 2018 Southeast Flooring Market, which took place January 3-4 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, reported double the number of 2017 exhibiting companies and a 52% buyer attendance increase year over year.




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Personalization Drives Consumers to Independent Retail

Five hundred members of Flooring America, Flooring Canada and The Floor Trader learn the latest strategies to drive growth and market differentiation for independent flooring retailers.




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AdHawk Acquires FloorForce to Build FlooringStores.com

AdHawk first partnered with FloorForce in 2016 to provide digital advertising technology to flooring retailers.




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CFL’s Tenacity Offers Retailers a Complete Marketing Strategy

Waterproof engineered stone flooring competes against ceramic tile.




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Emser Tile Expands Its Material Bank Offering

Design professionals who rely on the service to search and sample materials will now find more than 130 Emser Tile collections on the site. 




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Tressa Samdal Talks Social Media Trends and Women in Flooring

Floor Trends reached out to Tressa Samdal, VP of marketing for E.J. Welch Company, for a brief follow-up interview in the wake of the pandemic to see what has changed since we last spoke to her and ask what advice she would give to other women working their way up through the industry. 




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Domotex Moves 2025 Carpet & Rugs Edition to 2026

Domotex announced it will move its 2025 Carpet & Rugs edition, originally scheduled for January 2025, to Domotex 2026.  




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22nd Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Raises $125,000 for Floor Covering Industry Foundation

The funds raised during the tournament will directly support the FCIF's mission of providing financial assistance to individuals within the floor-covering industry who are facing significant hardships due to illness, disability, or other unforeseen life-altering circumstances. 




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Decocer to Unveil Rebranding at Cersaie 2024

The rebranding features a dynamic image, defined by a solid language, a timeless tone, and a modern approach, which aims to highlight the authentic value of ceramics.




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Mohawk Builder Multifamily Hosts Design Summit, Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in Flooring

Mohawk Builder Multifamily welcomed 11 designers from across the country to its inaugural design summit in Alpharetta, Georgia, to build relationships, garner feedback on flooring products in development, and share insights about the company's investments in innovation and sustainability.




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CFI FCICA 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show Unveils Education Session Lineup

The CFI FCICA 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show full education session lineup is now available. 




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AHSG, Commercial USA Members Share Business-Boosting Strategies at 2024 Annual Convention

AHSG and Commercial USA reported significant membership increases and purchasing power growth over the past few years. Read on for insights on how members have diversified their businesses.






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Performance Accessories Elevates Sponsorship of the 2024 CFI FCICA Convention

Performance Accessories is elevating its sponsorship of the 2024 CFI and FCICA Convention and Trade Show.




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WIFI to Host Panel at CFI FCICA Convention: The Shero Playbook: The Big Ask for Advancement

The panel will cover a range of tips on advocating for yourself in the workplace, including assertive negotiations, leadership development, and cultivating relationships with mentors.