si Global Drain Technologies Debuts Circular Catch Basin for 10,000 Series FoodSafe Slot Drain By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:51:00 -0400 Designed for the food and beverage industries, this addition to GDT's FoodSafe product line offers enhanced cleaning efficiency and water flow, catering to the stringent hygiene requirements of food production facilities. Full Article
si Laminator Offers Smaller Footprint, Flexibility, Easier Sanitation and Maintenance By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:32:24 -0400 With precise, automatic and synchronized control of dough sheet length, conveyor speed and number of laminations, the operator has an efficient and effective process, resulting in consistent, high-quality product. Full Article
si Experiences with XL (130L) rolling duffels-oversized fees or ok within weight? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:54:06 GMT I'm going to start a nomadic life soon. I'll need to carry a lot of stuff with me unless I decide to get a storage unit and pick a home base city. I'm hoping to get down to 2x100L bags or preferably a single 130-160L bag that I don't need to... Full Article Travel Products
si Make water conservation a part of your business By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The United Nations estimates that the global demand for water will increase 20% to 30% by 2050 to meet the food needs of a projected population of 9.8 billion. Full Article
si Forever Oceans signs deal with Brazilian Government for offshore concession for sustainable seafood production By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:14:00 -0500 In Brazil, the company will ocean-raise Forever Oceans Amberjack, known locally as ‘Olho de Boi’ or Remeiro. This versatile finfish is praised for its taste, protein, nutrition and is rich in Omega-3. Full Article
si Application software: Updates, connections and design considerations By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:43:00 -0500 With software upgrades, users should not have to relearn what they already know--and user interfaces need to be constructed with the end user in mind. Full Article
si Increasing use in intelligent packing of fruits and vegetables to drive PBAT market By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The global PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2021 to 2031 with an end value of $2 billion, according to a report by Transparent Market Research. Fruit and vegetable intelligent packaging using PBAT-based biodegradable mulch films is used to reduce food waste. The films provide increased oxygen and water vapor transfer rates in fruit and vegetable bags. Full Article
si New polypropylene film designed for lamination By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:57:00 -0500 Innovia Films latest development is Propacast KF a clear cast polypropylene film that has been specifically designed as a lamination solution for HFFS, VFFS and lidding applications. Full Article
si Oatly transitions North American production facilities to 100% renewable electricity for 2021 By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:24:55 -0400 Oatly Group AB announced that for 2021 its two North American production facilities, located in Millville, N.J., and Ogden, Utah, sourced 100% renewable electricity for the first time. Full Article
si Khaled Awad Elected President of American Concrete Institute By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:50:44 -0400 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) elected its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four new board members. Full Article
si New ANSI Gauged Porcelain/Thin Tile Standards Debuted at Coverings By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:24:00 -0400 Two new ANSI gauged porcelain/thin tile standards were announced at Coverings 2017. Full Article
si InstaFloor North America Relaunches Website By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 InstaFloor North America has relaunched its website, with improved styling, clearer layout, and enhanced content. Full Article
si Artistic Finishes Announces Website Relaunch By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Artistic Finishes recently launched its revamped website. Full Article
si Q.E.P. Announces the Acquisition of Two Companies By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Q.E.P. recently completed the acquisition of AC Products and Southern Cross Building Products. Full Article
si Stauf Adhesives Acquires AAT By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Stauf Adhesives has purchased Advanced Adhesives Technologies, a Georgia-based flooring adhesive manufacturer. Full Article
si CFI’s WearCoat 440FS Epoxy Floor Coating Formulated to Resist Amine Blush By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 A common issue with cool-temperature floor coating jobs, amine blush is an oily surface imperfection caused by moisture or dew settling on uncured epoxy. Full Article
si Eriez Expands Salient Pole Rare Earth Drum Line to Food Processing Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:33:00 -0400 Building on the product’s success in the mineral processing and recycling industries, Salient Pole Rare Earth drums are now optimized to meet the stringent requirements of food processing, ensuring the purity and safety of food products. Full Article
si Industrial Physics Acquires Torus Group By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:24:00 -0400 This move supports Industrial Physics’ growth strategy as laid out by Chief Executive Officer Barry Lyon, upon his appointment in July 2023. Full Article
si Drainage Solutions for Food Processing Facilities Emphasize Food Safety By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:46 -0400 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 Full Article
si Interloping around Asia and Australia [Live'ish] By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:20:40 GMT Welcome to my first ever live(ish) trip report. I'm beginning a 6 week trip to Asia and Australia to get away from work. ;) Luckily my manager granted me some unpaid leave so the planning came together this summer. On this trip I will be visiting... Full Article Trip Reports
si October '24 Trip Marathon via Cars, Flix & Greyhound Buses, WN, Transit, and More By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:23:08 GMT Hello everyone! I was blessed last month to take a multitude of trips from SoCal to various places in the car and on various carriers including Southwest Airlines (WN), FlixBus, Public Transit, and the good old Greyhound. Here is the first part of a... Full Article Trip Reports
si WSJ: Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:22:34 GMT https://www.wsj.com/world/russia-plot-us-planes-incendiary-devices-de3b8c0a?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalinkTwo devices that ignited in Europe, officials say, were part of a covert operation to put them on cargo or passenger aircraftBy Bojan... Full Article Travel News
si Bakeries to Record Significant Consumption of Dietary Fibers Amid Rising Preference for Fruit and Vegetable-Sourced Ingredients By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0400 The rapidly expanding worldwide population along with reduced nutrition awareness will increase the preference for natural food ingredients. Full Article
si Greener Distilleries: Designing, Procuring and Building for an Eco-Friendly Future By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si Bunting-Newton Donates Equipment to Purdue University By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -0400 The donation is for the validation and testing of extruded high moisture meat analogs. Full Article
si Purdue University to Launch Trimble Technology Lab By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 The university is faciliting a learning environment for students of different majors and departments. Full Article
si How Low-Temperature Absorption Chillers Can Optimize Food and Beverage Processing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As food and beverage manufacturers seek solutions to reduce operational costs and decarbonize, they may be surprised to find the answer in a solution that’s nearly a century old: absorption cooling. Full Article
si SAMBAZON Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The acquisition will double the company's manufacturing capacity for ready-to-eat bowls. Full Article
si Raise Cold-chain Temps From 0°F To 5°F, Save Energy and Slash Carbon Emissions By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2024 05:02:14 -0400 What’s not to like about improving sustainability and protecting the environment while saving energy and money—and best of all, no equipment or software expenditures are necessary. Full Article
si Engineers will Explore Green Future For Food Processing at WSU-Hosted Conference By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 10:49:42 -0400 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. Full Article
si Considerations for Assessing and Mitigating Food Manufacturing Cybersecurity Risks By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si New End-to-End Visual AI Solutions Reduce the Need for Onsite Machine Learning By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Oxipital AI’s 3D vision and AI offerings aim to be more convenient and effective through a different method of “training” its products. Full Article
si Keeping Food Safe While Raising Cold-Chain Operating Temperature From -18°C to -15°C (-0.4°F to 5°F) By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Green initiatives have shown that raising cold-chain temperatures by 3°C from -18°C to -15°C can save the industry money, but how well can equipment in service support the move? Full Article
si AI-based Vision Inspection Systems Make More Informed Decisions By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si Ruiz Foods Eyes Product Innovation and the Contentious Front-of-Pack Ingredient Discussion By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 At the IFT FIRST Conference, Mimi Bonnett of Innova Market Insights spotlighted the top food trends in the U.S. and Canada, while Michael Warter of Ruiz Foods delivered insights on machine learning and AI. Full Article
si Is Your Facility Safe In Processing Dry Products? By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Unlike wet ingredients, the handling of dry powder ingredients and products usually requires specifically designed process areas to prevent dangerous situations that could result in worker injuries or death. Full Article
si Revolutionizing Food & Beverage Processing with Time-Sensitive Networking By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 By embracing TSN, food and beverage companies not only improve their OEE but also set the stage for a future where production lines are not just automated but intelligently interconnected and extremely flexible. Full Article
si PACK EXPO 2024 Offers Solutions for Packaging, Processing and Automation By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
si SunOpta Invests $26 Million To Expand California Plant-Based Beverage Processing Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:52:24 -0400 The Modesto expansion is the second largest capital project in the company’s history. Full Article
si Saputo Completes the Sale of Two Milk Processing Facilities By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400 The completion of this transaction is part of the company’s overall network optimization strategy, one of the pillars of its Global Strategic Plan. Full Article
si Louis Dreyfus Company Breaks Ground on Ohio Soybean Processing Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:57:00 -0400 The new facility will boost the company’s presence in growing edible oil and animal feed markets, and will create opportunities in renewable energy feedstock markets. Full Article
si New Jarrett Foods Custom Poultry Processing Facility Opens By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:49:03 -0400 The company offers a wide variety of services, including whole bird cut-up, custom breast and thigh deboning, breast and tender hand portioning, marination and re-packing. Full Article
si Wells Enterprises Announces Expansion Plans for New York Plant By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Expansion Plans for Additional Cage-Free Production Capabilities By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:32:55 -0400 The projects will include the addition of five new cage-free layer houses across its locations in Florida, Georgia, Utah and Texas. Full Article
si Engineering Keynote shows persistent staffing/supply chain problems for design upgrades and planning By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
si Crossville Argent 2.0 Porcelain Tile Collection Offers Timeless Aesthetic for Residential and Commercial By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 AHF Products introduces new Crossville Argent 2.0 porcelain tile, offering a timeless aesthetic that can complement a variety of design styles. Full Article
si APE Grupo Architecture Awards Opens Call for Project Submissions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si Tile Industry Gathers in Bologna, Italy, for an Incredible Week of Design, Innovation, and Inspiration. By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 This year, the exhibition spaces at the show span 15 halls, and the 145,000-square-meter exhibition floor hosts 606 exhibitors, including 38% non-Italian companies from 25 different countries. Full Article
si Florim Stone Large-Format Tile Honored with Green Good Design Award for Sustainable Design By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Florim has achieved another significant milestone, with its brand Florim stone receiving the prestigious international Green Good Design Awards 2024. Full Article
si Cambria Launches Four New Amercian-made Quartz Designs, Offers 1cm Thick Tile By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Cambria unveils four new designs that demonstrate Cambria’s ability to respond to market demands for beautifully designed surfaces while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with quartz and now offers a newly curated design palette in 1cm thickness that is available in 19 designs. Full Article