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Marion Process Solutions Debuts Chopper for Fast and Efficient Mixing

Marion’s new chopper is designed to deliver increased throughput, easier maintenance and enhanced safety for processors across multiple industries.




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Key Technology Introduces Optical Sorter for Nuts

The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks.




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Why the IP69K Rating is Essential For Bearings in the Food And Beverage Industry

The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products.




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J. J. Keller Introduces Food Safety Compliance Services for Manufacturers and Importers

The requirements include those set by organizations such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and even state and local agencies.




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Evigence Introduces Freshness Management Platform with FreshSense Sensors

Evigence offers food companies and cold-chain leaders data-driven freshness insights at the case or unit level needed to boost end-to-end supply chain efficiency, guarantee food quality, reduce food loss and manage compliance.




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Key Technology Debuts COMPASS Optical Sorter for IQF Products

COMPASS is designed to identify and remove foreign material and product defects to protect food safety and final product quality.




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Eight Organizations Join Forces to Help Food Industry Prepare for FSMA Rule 204

The collaboration will share clear, concise messaging and resources that enable the industry to take action in preparing for FSMA Rule 204, which mandates a comprehensive tracking and tracing system for certain high-risk foods listed on the U.S. FDA's Food Traceability List.




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Drainage Solutions for Food Processing Facilities Emphasize Food Safety

The Slot Dog, Slot Hog, Cleaning Brushes, and the Tamper-Proof Magnetic Strainer—each purpose-built to enhance food safety through effective drainage and sanitation systems




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Wey Aye! Newcastle for a day!

Due to popular demand (of exactly two people ;) ) today I bring you my attempt at the most boring trip report ever to grace the Flyer Talk forum :) The genesis of today’s wandering was a post by Geordie405 in the BA Thank heavens it’s Friday...




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Tax for " frequent flyers" proposed in Europe

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/17/tax-on-europes-frequent-flyers-could-raise-64bn-a-year-study What do you think about this nonsense? There have been similar ideas in the past, but this one seems extreme. - one flight per year free...




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Bakeries to Record Significant Consumption of Dietary Fibers Amid Rising Preference for Fruit and Vegetable-Sourced Ingredients

The rapidly expanding worldwide population along with reduced nutrition awareness will increase the preference for natural food ingredients.




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Innovations to Take Center Stage in the Oat Milk Market as the Demand for Flavored Drinks Depicts an Increase

The growth of the oat milk market is expected to remain positive in the near future.




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New Ideas for Steam: Superheat it to Kill Pathogens on Contact

A new cleaning tool has been under development at Cornell University, which uses superheated steam to kill bacteria on production surfaces.




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Greener Distilleries: Designing, Procuring and Building for an Eco-Friendly Future

Changing the way that distilleries use resources is a great start, but the increased market for spirits means that green techniques must be factored into initial facility designs, as companies aim to raise their production capacity.




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Engineers will Explore Green Future For Food Processing at WSU-Hosted Conference

Launched in 1991, the biannual conference brings together food engineers and technologists from across industries, academic institutions and government to discuss emerging challenges and potential solutions for delivery of safe, nutritious and sustainable foods.




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Better Juice Adapts Sugar Reduction Technology for Fruit Sorbets

Better Juice’s enzymatic technology is based on non-GMO microorganisms that naturally transform fruit juice’s composition of sucrose, glucose and fructose into prebiotic oligosaccharides and other non-digestible fibers.




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Regal Rexnord Introduces Intelligent Solutions for Industrial Manufacturing

The Perceptiv ecosystem is designed to offer customers a unified platform to meet the growing reliability needs industrial manufacturers face.




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Make Maintenance Part of Your Digital Transformation Strategy

Even though new processing and packaging equipment today has maintenance tools built in, proper planning and integration into an enterprise maintenance management system makes repair activities easier to track and helps prevent a stockroom full of expensive parts that are never needed.




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Considerations for Assessing and Mitigating Food Manufacturing Cybersecurity Risks

Ahmik Hindman, senior networks and security consultant at Rockwell Automation, recently spoke about how food manufacturers can assess cybersecurity risks, implement security patches and build a cybersecurity risk management system.




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New End-to-End Visual AI Solutions Reduce the Need for Onsite Machine Learning

Oxipital AI’s 3D vision and AI offerings aim to be more convenient and effective through a different method of “training” its products.




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AI-based Vision Inspection Systems Make More Informed Decisions

AI looks to be a panacea for making better inspection choices, but knowing specifically what the inspection criteria should be needs to be in place before employing an AI-based system.




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Flexiv Develops Robotics Solution for Shaping Fish Fillets

Fully automated by the Rizon 4 adaptive robot, the solution utilizes a combination of computer vision and force-control to identify and shape breaded fish fillets, so that consumers receive portions of a uniform size and shape.




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Packaging Strategies for Meat Processors to Scale Up for Holiday Demand

Meat processors can turn to automation and vary film gauge, among other strategies, to meet demand for holiday products.




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New Asset Management Platforms and Remote Service Tools Move Food Companies Closer to AI Strategies

New remote service tools and robust asset management platforms enable food and beverage companies to envision AI-based strategies and facilitate product innovation across the enterprise.




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Leveraging AI for Smarter Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Phrases such as “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” are dominating headlines – and boardroom discussions – but what do they really mean? And more importantly, what can they do for food and beverage manufacturers?




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PACK EXPO 2024 Offers Solutions for Packaging, Processing and Automation

Check out some of the latest packaging and processing solutions exhibitors plan to debut or showcase at PACK EXPO, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago.




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Sensor Self-Calibration and Communications Set the Stage for AI-based IIOT

With the rushed production schedules at plants, having key process information is not the only data needed, but key device data allows scheduled maintenance.




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SunOpta Invests $26 Million To Expand California Plant-Based Beverage Processing Facility

The Modesto expansion is the second largest capital project in the company’s history.




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MANA Nutrition Taps A M King for Georgia Facility

Integrated design-build firm A M King has begun a large-scale renovation of a Savannah, Ga.-area facility for MANA Nutrition Inc. that will produce the non-profit’s ready-to-use therapeutic food and ready-to-use supplemental food.




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Wells Enterprises Announces Expansion Plans for New York Plant

The expansion is anticipated to more than quadruple the facility's current production output and help support the company's continued plans for growth in novelty and packaged ice cream.




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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Expansion Plans for Additional Cage-Free Production Capabilities

The projects will include the addition of five new cage-free layer houses across its locations in Florida, Georgia, Utah and Texas.




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Engineering Keynote shows persistent staffing/supply chain problems for design upgrades and planning

For the second time in as many years, FE’s annual Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference was held quite successfully on line—rather than in person—due to the persistent COVID-19 pandemic.




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Crossville Argent 2.0 Porcelain Tile Collection Offers Timeless Aesthetic for Residential and Commercial

AHF Products introduces new Crossville Argent 2.0 porcelain tile, offering a timeless aesthetic that can complement a variety of design styles.




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APE Grupo Architecture Awards Opens Call for Project Submissions

The second edition of the APE Grupo Architecture Awards kicked off on September 18 with the aim of recognizing and highlighting the work of architects and interior decorators who have used APE Grupo ceramics in their projects. November 12 is the deadline to submit projects. 




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Tile Industry Gathers in Bologna, Italy, for an Incredible Week of Design, Innovation, and Inspiration.

This year, the exhibition spaces at the show span 15 halls, and th145,000-square-meter exhibition floor hosts 606 exhibitors, including 38% non-Italian companies from 25 different countries. 





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Florim Stone Large-Format Tile Honored with Green Good Design Award for Sustainable Design

Florim has achieved another significant milestone, with its brand Florim stone receiving the prestigious international Green Good Design Awards 2024. 




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How to Ensure Your Walls are Plumb and Flat Before Installing Tile

Installing tile on walls can be more challenging than working on floors. Oscar Barradas, owner, OBF Tile, shares a couple of tips to ensure your walls are prepped properly. 




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Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels: What to Consider Before Going All In

No doubt Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) are the future, but it would seem the future is now. Chris Rachel, owner, Superior Home Solutions, provides a quick list of what you need to know before adding large-format tile to your flooring installation repertoire. 




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Raimondi Bridge Wet Saws Capable of Cutting Large Format Tiles Up to 330 cm

The Raimondi LAB330 and LAB270 bridge wet saws are capable of cutting large format tiles up to 330 cm (10.8’).




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Three New Large-Format Porcelain Tile Collections from Nemo Tile + Stone

Bryce, Blake, and Madison are Nemo Tile + Stone's new large-format porcelain tile collections. 




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Are Your Boxes of Ceramic Tile Compatible? What to Look for on the Label

CTEF’s Academic Director Scott Carothers urges tile setters to check the label and points out two of the most critical pieces of information to confirm prior to an installation.




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Notifications for “Likes” and “Quotes” not working again?

I recall there was a problem with this earlier in the year. And then the “like” notifications were fixed but the “quote” notifications were not. Then later later there was a new type of “quote” notification added. But I’ve just noticed that I...



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Hanian Airlines from Budapest to China (SZX/PVG) for less then €190 one way

Dates from november to beginning of december. Eg: https://www.google.com/travel/flights/search?tfs=CBwQAhojEgoyMDI0LTEyLTA2agcIARIDQlVEcgwIAhIIL20vMDZ3amZAAUgBcAGCAQsI____________AZgBArIBAhgB&tfu=IgA&authuser=0 Book via:...



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Seeking Your Recommendations for Luxury Travel Experiences!

Hello FlyerTalk Community! I’m thrilled to join this forum dedicated to the world of travel, especially when it comes to luxury experiences! As someone who appreciates the finer things in life, I’m curious to learn from all of you.My...




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PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion

PepsiCo says the acquisition will complement its portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings.




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Martina Müller Named Managing Director of FrieslandCampina for Iberia, Italy and France

Müller faces the challenge of continuing to expand the business strategy in three strategic territories for the dairy company.




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Rising Demand for Natural Products Fuels Growth in Fruit Pulp and Puree Markets

The global fruit pulp market is expected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $2.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.4%.




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Mars Announces New Leadership for its Food & Nutrition Regional Businesses

Dusangh and Bakker will report to global president of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shaid Shah, and will begin these roles immediately.




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Mohawk Cushions the Way for Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series in 2024

Mohawk supports the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series by providing SmartCushion to walkers in four cities. The company's 23-year partnership includes donations, recycling initiatives, and retail collaborations, and the efforts contribute to Komen's mission of breast cancer research and patient support.