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To Improve Research Collaboration Among Land-Grant Universities, Congress Should Facilitate Participation of Historically Black and Tribal Colleges and Universities, Says New Report

Congress should take action to facilitate the participation of all land-grant colleges and universities in multistate research projects, says a new report. Funding disparities have prevented many historically Black and tribal colleges and universities from fully collaborating with other land-grant institutions.




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To Reduce Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System, Government Should Explore Ways to Reduce Police Stops, Detention, and Long Sentences, Says New Report

To reduce racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system, policymakers at all levels should explore ways to decrease police stops and searches, jail detention, prison admission, and long sentences through coordinated policy reforms.




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Deficient Facilities Adversely Affect National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Mission, With Economic, National Security, and Safety Impacts, Says New Report

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s facilities should be modernized to ensure that the agency can continue to deliver measurement science and standards that advance U.S. innovation and competitiveness on national technology priorities. Substandard facilities brought about through lack of investment have created ongoing problems that affect research.




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Higher Ed Institutions, STEMM Organizations Should Act to Change Cultures to Support Inclusive Excellence and Dismantle Barriers Created by Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias

Higher education institutions and science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine organizations should go beyond a focus on simply increasing the numeric participation of minoritized racial and ethnic groups. To increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM fields, organizations of all sizes must act to change their cultures and environments.




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What happens when facial recognition gets it wrong – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

A facial recognition system misidentifies a woman in London as a shoplifter, igniting fresh concerns over the technology's accuracy and reliability




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Study finds increased ocean acidification due to human activities

Oceanographers from MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution report that the northeast Pacific Ocean has absorbed an increasing amount of anthropogenic carbon dioxide over the last decade, at a rate that mirrors the increase of carbon dioxide emissions pumped into the atmosphere.

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STT GDC to invest $3.2 billion in India to expand data centre capacity

STT GDC India, in which Tata Communications holds a minority stake, has 28 data centres across 10 cities, with a combined capacity of more than 318 megawatt of IT load. It has about 1,000 enterprise customers.




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Data centre firm Princeton Digital Group to invest $1 billion, expand capacity in India

Singapore-based data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) on Thursday announced to invest $1 billion in India and expand capacity to a total of 230 MW in the country.




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India's data centre capacity to more than double to 2,100 MW by FY27: Icra

Around 95 per cent of the existing capacity is in six cities with Mumbai and Chennai leading the race, Icra said.




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NASA follows Hurricane Orlene in the Eastern Pacific

The sixteenth tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific Ocean Hurricane Season formed on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 p.m. EDT and became a hurricane named Orlene early on Sept. 12. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of the strengthening storm.

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China drafts rules for using facial recognition technology

The use of the technology will also require individual's consent, the CAC said in a statement. It added that non-biometric identification solutions should be favored over facial recognition in cases where such methods are equally effective.




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Practical tips to excel at snack and bakery facility food safety audits

The more plant personnel who participate in your facility’s food safety audit, the better. These educational experiences allow your staff to engage with the audit process and improve their food safety knowledge.




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How does air affect food safety in snack and bakery facilities?

The air around your product should be maintained just like all equipment and product itself. The air intake system should be part of your sanitary design program, evaluating the design to ensure inspection and cleaning hatches are installed at various points for proper maintenance.




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Snack and bakery facilities search for best air handling equipment

Now more than ever, in the midst of a global pandemic, it is imperative for companies to have stringent maintenance and sanitation protocols, prioritizing employee safety. Luckily, many companies are upping their game, and even installing new maintenance and employee relief areas.




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Acacia gum boosts biscuit 'nutri-score,' says Alland & Robert

By reducing the amount of sugar and fat while adding fiber, acacia gum can help improve the nutritional value of biscuits and other food products.




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FlavorSum expands MI facility, opens NJ innovation center

The flavor producer is increasing capacity and adding technical capabilities.




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Consumers embracing ‘new human nature’ in foods: ADM

ADM’s latest Flavor and Color Trends Report indicates shoppers seek snacks and baked goods that reflect the evolving human experience.




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Case Study: TruFood boosts production capacity with Luxme automated sanitary conveyor

Luxme International has supplied a SANILux Tubular Chain Conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology to nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood, enhancing food safety and increasing line efficiency at the company’s Pittsburgh-based facility.




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Case Study: EverGrain's large-scale protein facility uses Pall Corporation's filtration technology

Pall Membralox Microfiltration System equipped with ceramic membranes with gradient permeability technology plays a critical role in purifying valuable protein.





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Corn Nuts roasting and packaging facility harnesses the power of the sun

The Hormel-owned snack brand has installed solar panels to boosts its sustainability.




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tna Solutions aids Mister Bee Potato Chips in increasing production capacity by 400%

tna completely redesigned and optimized the company’s manufacturing site in Parkersburg, West Virginia, achieving a 400% capacity increase. 




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The Cheesecake Factory reveals plans for third bakery production facility

Once constructed, the facility will produce The Cheesecake Factory’scheesecakes and signature bakery products for its restaurants and other foodservice wholesalers, retailers, and distributors.




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SaltWorks Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt

SaltWorks has introduced Pacific Blue Micro and Mini Flake Sea Salt, trailblazing finishing salts for manufacturers.




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Ingredion gets closer to texturizer capacity expansion

When wrapped, the expansion will boost the company's global modified and clean label specialty starches capacity.




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NuTek Food Science opens North Dakota manufacturing facility

NuTek Food Science will product NuTek Salt at its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fargo, ND.




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Egglife Foods expands to Costco clubs in Pacific Northwest

Starting in March 2022, Egglife Foods is bringing its everything bagel egglife egg white wraps to Costco stores exclusively in the Pacific Northwest, for the first time ever.




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ADM, InnovaFeed announce construction of world's largest insect protein facility in Decatur, Illinois

ADM and InnovaFeed have announced plans to collaborate on the construction and operation of the world’s largest insect protein production site, in Decatur, Illinois.




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Two ingredients added to production line at new Ingredion pea protein facility

Ingredion Incorporated has announced two new additions to its plant-based portfolio produced at the Company’s new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska—VITESSENCE Pulse 1853 pea protein isolate and PURITY P 1002 pea starch.




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Merit Functional Foods' Manitoba facility for pea and canola proteins opens

Merit Functional Foods, a solutions-based plant protein company, is pleased to announce that its new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is fully scaled to supply food and beverage customers with the highest purity pea and canola proteins available for use in plant-based applications.




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Introducing automation and safety measures in new snack and bakery facilities

There is nothing like a pandemic to test a company's limitations. While food producers received official designation as "essential" businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic descended on the American food industry, continuing operations during the pandemic did not equate to business as usual.




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JTM Foods breaks ground on Kansas manufacturing facility

Representatives of JTM Foods LLC and its financial partner Tenex Capital Management announced the expansion, joining Wichita leaders in the groundbreaking at ict21 Industrial District.




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Q&A: Air management in snack and bakery facilities

A look at the best air management practices for snack and bakery companies.




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Key Technology debuts high-capacity vibratory conveyors

Key debuts new conveyor solutions to help processors streamline operations and reduce labor.




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FDA grants citizen petition on acacia (gum arabic) as dietary fiber

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic),” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber.




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Oven, proofer customers seek connectivity, capacity, energy efficiency

When it comes to equipment like ovens and proofers, internet connectivity, wider and larger machines, artisanal production methods, shorter bake times, reversible belts, energy efficiency and improved cleaning and sanitation are all top considerations in today’s market.




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Milk Specialties Global expands lactose production facility in Visalia, CA

Milk Specialties Global has doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its west coast processing facility in Visalia, CA.




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Dividers, depositors, rounders need versatility, precision, capacity

Snack and bakery customers in the market for dough-handling equipment like dividers, depositors, and rounders are looking for versatility, greater precision, higher capacity, longer maintenance intervals, adjustability of qualities like width and weight, and machines that can handle natural, clean-label, and gluten-free products.




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J.M. Smucker opens new Uncrustables facility in Alabama

The thaw-and-eat sandwich brand has grown from a $12 million property to about $800 million in annual sales, according to the company.




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Bonumose kicks off tagatose production at newly opened facility

The sweetener is 90% as sweet as sucrose while containing 60% fewer calories.




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tna appoints Asia Pacific group solutions manager

John Van Duin will head up Florigo Industry’s processing division in Asia Pacific.




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Improving snack and bakery facility efficiency for increased profit

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program, the domestic baking industry consumes an estimated $800 million worth of purchased fuels and electricity per year, as noted in its guide, "Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for the Baking Industry" (Nov. 2016 update, available on www.energystar.gov).




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Top regulatory issues facing the bakery industry

As of the last regulatory update from the American Bakers Association (ABA), we were coming out of a governmental shutdown. Now, the clock is ticking as we stare down the August recess in Congress and feel continued residual delays from that shutdown.




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PHCC, PMI, ASA discuss issues facing the plumbing industry

Every year on March 11, the international plumbing community comes together to celebrate World Plumbing Day. The day aims to spread awareness of the importance of plumbing and plumbers in protecting public health and improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities. 




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Tool Tips: Replacing broken shower arms

Tool Tips—February 2019




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Tool Tips: Replacing faucet parts

Tool Tips—March 2019




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Why the construction industry is embracing inventory asset tagging

Contractors are a mobile breed — constantly on the move, from job to job. With so much shuffling around, there is more opportunity for human error — tools ending up on the wrong jobsite on the wrong day. When you have inventory tied up across different jobs, in the back of a work truck or van, or in a warehouse on a high shelf that’s rarely dusted, it’s easy for mistakes to be made.




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First net zero energy education and research facility in Victoria

The training facility, designed for the plumbing industry, will generate all energy required to support the operation of the building on site through the incorporation of several renewable energy technologies.




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DOE invests $6M in geothermal heating and cooling technologies at federal facilities

New technical assistance capacity will help the federal government lead by example in demonstrating benefits and potential of decarbonizing buildings with geothermal energy.




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Water-to-water heat pumps meet stringent efficiency requirements for new school facility

A North Vancouver school chose WaterFurnace for its reliability and energy efficiency. The manufacturer's rep mentioned that the equipment aligned with decarbonization efforts. Finances were a concern, as is usual with building projects.