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Hippeas launches LTO Mexican-inspired chickpea puffs

The plant-based snack company is debuting Mexican Street Corn and Churro Chickpea Puffs.




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Kemin Fortium RVC antioxidant

Kemin Industries, a provider of shelf-life extension and food safety solutions that help manufacturers protect their food and beverage products, is adding a new antioxidant to its portfolio of antioxidant solutions.




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New extrusion equipment offers better hygiene, speed and flexibility

Hygienic design, quicker changeovers, reduction of maintenance time, improved cooling ability and the modularity and flexibility to run more-diverse products-sometimes with exotic raw materials that need gentler processing-are the top-of-mind issues for customers of extrusion equipment.




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Snack and bakery extrusion companies seek flexibility, better sanitation

Flexibility, greater sanitation, gentle handling of ingredients, quicker changeovers, more precise weight control, and the ability to make products with healthier ingredients are top of mind features and benefits for snack and bakery customers of extrusion equipment and technology.




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Cleanability, flexibility, remote support top interests for extruder customers

Snack and bakery companies looking at new or improve extrusion equipment to create puffed and popped snacks, bakery items like nutrition bars, and other types of SKUs have features and benefits like cleanability, flexibility, and remote support high on their list of considerations, according to companies that make extrusion equipment.




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Paxiom introduces turn-key bulk nut vacuum packaging system

Paxiom has announced the installation of its turn-key bulk nut packaging system, designed to streamline the packaging process for peanuts and ensure freshness and efficiency at every step.




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Lexington Bakes unveils seasonal bakery items

Expanding its better-for-you nostalgic treats, Lexington Bakes introduces four seasonal flavors, each crafted in collaboration with artisan brands.




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Charles Ross & Son Co. double planetary mixing & discharging in a sanitary turnkey system

The ROSS Double Planetary Mixer is available in a “super sanitary” turnkey configuration, featuring a common stainless steel workbench for both the mixer and a matching discharge system.




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Charles Ross & Son Co. mobile inline rotor/stator homogenizers for efficient high shear mixing

ROSS inline high shear mixers from 1 through 250 HP accelerate mixing, emulsification and homogenization in both recirculation and continuous modes.




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ROSS double planetary mixing, weighing and discharging system

Tailored to individual process needs, the ROSS Double Planetary Mixer comes with an optional weighing system for quick and precise measurements throughout the batching procedure.




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Gericke Turbo Compact Mixing Module

Process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, has introduced the Turbo Compact Mixing (TCM) module.




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Gericke USA Turbo Compact Mixing Module meets ATEX requirements for explosion-proof processing

The Turbo Compact Mixing (TCM) module from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, meets ATEX requirements for operation in hazardous environments. 




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Symrise debuts range of aronia health actives with high cellular antioxidant effects

Symrise continues to develop its health expertise with the launch of a new range of aronia health actives.




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Fruits add flavor and flexibility in snack and bakery products

Fruits can add a pop of color, flavor, and texture to snack and bakery products, but with consumers being more mindful of health and wellness, the use of fruits has expanded beyond the traditional uses. 




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Mexican candy Tamalitoz hits U.S. shelves

Started by a Mexican-British couple, the brand aims to mesmerize consumers’ taste buds.




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A history of excellence at Anita's Mexican Foods

Today’s market for better-for-you extruded snacks is skyrocketing, with products like veggie straws and other puffed/expanded products finding appeal among shoppers seeking alternatives to traditional offerings.




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Flexible griddles and fryers for snacks and frozen breakfast foods

The flexibility to produce different flavors, shapes, sizes and types of products is high on the list of qualities that snack and bakery makers are seeking from manufacturers offering griddle equipment and fryers.




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Improved flexibility and sanitation in updated griddles and fryers

Quick changeovers, smaller products, sanitation needs, oil quality and temperature control are all top-of-mind for customers of griddle and fryer equipment used for key snack and bakery applications, including doughnuts and frozen breakfast products like waffles and pancakes, as well as fried snack items, like chips.




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Fryer customers focus on flexibility, adaptability, energy efficiency

Other priorities include frying more than one product concurrently, handling both older and newer snack and bakery formulations.




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Ingredient handling equipment to maximize efficiency and throughput

Automation has begun to take over the world of sorting and ingredient handling among snack and bakery products, especially in the area of continuous batching and delivery systems.




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Tool Tips: Fixing a leak in a tight space

Tool Tips—December 2018




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Colorado contractor installs a fast, more flexible firestop sleeve

Spencer Bell has been a fan of HoldRite plumbing brackets and the TESTRITE DWV testing system for years. So recently, when he heard that HoldRite had innovated the cast-in-place firestop sleeve process, he didn’t waste time learning more about it.




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Matt Michel: Nine ways to maximize your revenue

The most expensive part of plumbing service is getting the phone to ring and the truck to the job. Once there, every additional dollar past breakeven helps cover the monthly overhead nut. Once this is covered, it falls straight to the bottom line. So, how can you maximize revenue? Here are nine ways to boost your average tickets.




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Matt Michel: 7 ways to know it is time to exit

There has been a lot of private equity activity in the service trades since the COVID-19 lockdowns. Suddenly, boring old businesses gained monetary sex appeal when they were declared essential and could continue making money while many other local businesses were effectively shuttered. This has led to a land rush for good service contracting businesses and many plumbers have grabbed the brass ring while the grabbing was seen as good.




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The case for the master mixing valve

Hot water has been around since man first harnessed the power of fire, but when at elevated temperatures, it is dangerous and even deadly. Today’s hot water heaters offer a diverse range of technologies that perform leaps and bounds ahead of their predecessors, but what temperature should they deliver?




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Thermostatic mixing valve: Temperature control for solar heat

Webstone, a brand of NIBCO, introduces the new Thermostatic Mixing Valve for high-temperature solar heat sources.




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Flexible Parking Garage Gas Monitoring Design is Key

Whether new or retrofit construction, parking structures and shipping and loading bays are often crucial to the viability and efficient use of residential, commercial, industrial and multi-use developments. 




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Create mobile workstations using smart upfitting solutions to maximize jobsite efficiency

Efficient fleet management is essential for plumbing and HVAC contractors looking to optimize operations and improve service. Customizing fleet vehicles to meet specific company needs is a key strategy. Modern upfitting now includes advanced technology and ergonomic designs, creating mobile workstations that boost efficiency on job sites.




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Viega releases Hydronic Mixing Block mixing device and boiler control

Viega’s Hydronic Mixing Block is a mixing device and boiler control with a built-in circulator and microcontroller.




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Ray Wohlfarth: Carbon monoxide safety

The students in the dormitory started complaining of headaches and nausea. When the number of students with the same symptoms kept rising, the administration knew something was wrong. The maintenance department dispatched a service technician to investigate.




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The PR Week: 10.24.2024 - Brian Snyder, Axicom

On this week’s show: Trump’s McDonald’s visit, agency earnings and much more.




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Options for connecting heat pumps to existing boiler systems

Find out about piping options for retrofitting an air-to-water heat pump into an existing hydronic system.




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PM Profile: LIXIL's Trey Northrup

Late last year, LIXIL made headlines when it announced the acquisition of Basco, a U.S.-based shower door manufacturing company.




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Feature-packed digital mixing valves

There is a revolution happening in today’s plumbing marketplace, specifically when it involves domestic hot water system designs.




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Nicole Krawcke: Use exit interviews to strengthen your plumbing company

In my years in the workforce, I’ve had jobs with amazing bosses and managers. On the flip side, I’ve also had terrible managers who made me question whether or not I wanted to stay in that organization.




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Are toxic cultures rampant?

Google “safety culture” and you get about 1,600,000,000 results in 0.95 seconds. Safety and health managers have long known the importance of culture – the organization’s values, beliefs and leadership - on safety, morale, productivity, engagement, presenteeism and absenteeism. Culture has been at the top of safety and health issues for the past ten years at least.




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Reducing toxic emissions: A holistic approach for industrial sustainability

While regulations exist to minimize dangers of toxic substances in industrial plants, there are additional methods that can be incorporated to effectively reduce air pollution in these facilities.




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Welding fumes: Minimize exposure, maximize workshop safety

Most professionals already understand the need for eye protection and burn prevention, but gas hazards deserve attention, too. Welding fume safety is an essential, if less evident, part of workshop safety.




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Flexible connected gas monitor

The Ventis Pro5 from Industrial Scientific is the most flexible connected gas monitor on the market




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U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigates release of toxic hydrofluoric acid at Honeywell facility

This is the third serious incident involving the release of HF at the Louisiana facility in the last three years, official says.




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Litigation over toxic chemicals is spearheaded by public sympathy for ‘heroes’

Toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune creates ripple effect on OHS practice of tracking harmful exposure.




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A lockout/tagout guide for maximum safety

Protecting workers from hazardous energy through Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a basic safety responsibility, but there are additional steps employers can take that go beyond the basic requirements.  




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Anxiety at work: A Q&A with Dr. Carlin Barnes

Typically, anxiety disorders are chronic. Often, there is a waxing and waning course. The severity of the anxiety condition(s) depends upon several factors including adequate treatment, absence of precipitating factors, etc.




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Transforming the blue-collar industry: A case study enhancing employee engagement through flexible work models

 In the age of customer-centric business models, it's easy to overlook the fundamental role of employees in driving business success. Here's one company's story utilizing a focused approach to enhance employee engagement.




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Can filling, seaming equipment supporting flexible operations, safe practices

When it comes to beverage packaging operations, today’s diverse beverage marketplace necessitate can filling and seaming equipment that supports flexible, safe operations.




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Beverage packaging trends prompt flexibility from coding equipment

Sustainability and on-the-go consumption are among the key packaging influencing coding technology as these solutions look to support high line speeds and varying pack sizes.




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Flexible case packing, wrapping equipment essential for beverage operations

As the retail market continues to drive demand for flexible case packing and wrapping equipment, experts highlight how these packaging systems work to meet beverage market trends.




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Keurig Dr Pepper teams up with Soccer United Marketing, Federación Mexicana de Futbol

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, has teamed up with Soccer United Marketing (SUM) to unveil a new multi-year partnership with the Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF), making Keurig Dr Pepper an official partner of the U.S. tours for the Mexican Men’s and Women’s National Teams.