ici Key Technology launches FM Alert with Artificial Intelligence By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:20:00 -0400 The new tool captures and saves digital images of critical foreign material contaminants that the sorter detects and rejects from the product stream. Full Article
ici Leavening ingredients help optimize quality, consistency, operational efficiency By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:21:00 -0500 Leavening ingredients and leavening aides are important ingredients that help consistently create the textural qualities of various baked goods. And like every ingredient segment within bakery, leavening agents are subject to ongoing shopper trends. Full Article
ici Bakers want cleaner label, efficiency-driving leavening ingredients By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500 Ingredient suppliers and bakery clients are discovering new products and ways to use existing ingredients. Full Article
ici Coperion upgrades line of high-efficiency extruders By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:15:00 -0500 The Coperion line of ZSK Mv PLUS high efficiency extruders have been upgraded to include options for easier clean design to meet the highest standards of hygiene, ideal for the processing of food products. Full Article
ici Health-conscious consumers seek nutritious, delicious food choices By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500 Producers are serving up new nutritional ingredients to consumers craving better-for-you foods. Full Article
ici Snack and bakery companies seek hygienic, efficient ovens and proofers By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:30:00 -0400 The right oven is the heart of any baked snack or bakery facility, and suppliers continue to make improvements to their equipment. Aspects like smaller footprints, lower costs, more hygienic design, greater energy efficiency, better control, remote monitoring and an ability to handle a wider range of ingredients are all facing scrutiny. Full Article
ici Baker Perkins TruBake HiCirc convection oven By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400 The new TruBake HiCirc convection oven launched by Baker Perkins brings higher rates of convection, higher heat flux, and a broader range of product capability than its predecessors. Full Article
ici Oven, proofer customers seek connectivity, capacity, energy efficiency By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ici Ovens and proofers aim for efficiency, automation By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Energy efficiency, automation, and ensuring a robust return-on-investment have been top-of-mind for snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for ovens and proofers, according to companies that make those machines, who say sales have been strong. Full Article
ici Charles Ross & Son Co. mobile inline rotor/stator homogenizers for efficient high shear mixing By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 ROSS inline high shear mixers from 1 through 250 HP accelerate mixing, emulsification and homogenization in both recirculation and continuous modes. Full Article
ici New depositors, dividers, and rounders for efficient dough handling By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Snack and bakery companies that work with dough, or looser components like batters, fillings or toppings, turn to manufacturers of depositors, dividers and rounders to cut, divide, portion and round or mould their products—and the equipment continues to get faster, more accurate, more customizable and easier to clean, among other winning qualities. Full Article
ici Companies seek automation, efficiency, labor savings from dough handling equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for dough-handling equipment such as dividers, depositors, and rounders have been increasingly focused on machines that provide greater automation, along with the corollary efficiency and labor savings. Full Article
ici Snack producers and bakeries seek more in slicing, cutting, portioning machines By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:00:00 -0500 Automation, advances in sanitary design, greater worker safety and additional flexibility in packaging have been among the top requests that manufacturers of cutting, slicing and portioning equipment say they've been fielding from their customers this year. Full Article
ici Urschel MicroAdjustable slicing head By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500 Urschel has long offered targeted cutting solutions to the global community of leading food processors—adapting to the requirements of individual applications and continuing to grow in the company's engineering and manufacturing expertise through each endeavor. Full Article
ici Automation, sanitation, safety, speed are top priorities for cutting, slicing and portioning equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:53:00 -0500 Customers of cutting, slicing and portioning equipment for snack and bakery products consider a wide range of parameters: They're hoping to find machinery that offers greater use of robots and automation, better sanitation, higher safety standards, faster speeds, wider and easier-to-clean blades, and reliable and flexible systems that can handle different sizes and shapes. Full Article
ici Automation, sanitation, gentler handling sought for slicing, cutting, portioning equipment By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:41:00 -0500 Higher capacities, new shapes, longer blade life, automation, flexibility, sanitary design, quick changeover, and gentler handling of fragile ingredients are among the top features and benefits that snack and bakery companies want from their slicing, cutting and portioning machinery. Full Article
ici WFC taps St Pierre as official burger category sponsor By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0400 The World Food Championships has announced St. Pierre as the Official Burger Category Sponsor for its 2024 competition in Indianapolis, taking place Nov. 8-12. Full Article
ici Kellanova on track to achieve 90% renewable electricity across North America By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:10:00 -0500 The announcement represents a significant step as part of Kellanova's Better Days Promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food. Full Article
ici Online event spotlights snack production efficiency By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:35:00 -0400 The August 20 webinar will offer insights on boosting speed and cost savings. Full Article
ici Perspectives on sanitation efficiencies By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 An engineer’s perspective on cleaning efficiencies is scary on its own merit—and I’m certainly going to date myself here—but remember the old boil tanks sanitation was so proud and protective of? Full Article
ici Improving plant efficiency with new ovens and fryers By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 As consumer demand for more and diverse baked goods and snacks heats up, today’s ovens and fryers let bakers and snack producers increase production while reducing related costs. Full Article
ici Heat and Control's newest oil filtration technology for fried foods is creating safer and more efficient food manufacturing lines By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Heat and Control, Inc., an equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, recently released the OilSaver Filtration System to its Oil Management System lineup. Full Article
ici Fryer customers focus on flexibility, adaptability, energy efficiency By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Other priorities include frying more than one product concurrently, handling both older and newer snack and bakery formulations. Full Article
ici Improving snack and bakery operational efficiency By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Snack producers and bakeries can travel multiple avenues toward improved operational efficiency. Additional automation is a natural progression. Full Article
ici New technologies to improve direct-store delivery efficiency By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Advances in fleet management are being driven by routing and scheduling software linked to in-cab vehicle tracking equipment that streamlines the delivery process. These advances can help cut costs and better monitor delivery of products in a market where on-time delivery is crucial. Full Article
ici New HMIs strive for efficiency and ease of use in snack and bakery production By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 The human-machine interface (HMI) is essential in an operator’s daily work, as it represents how he or she can use and control the equipment, via technology. These days, using an HMI is all about fostering an easy user experience. Full Article
ici Ingredient handling equipment to maximize efficiency and throughput By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ici Honeywell products to increase efficiency By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:00:00 -0500 Honeywell introduced its latest technology breakthroughs and innovative solutions for manufacturers, distribution centers, logistics providers, delivery firms and retailers to help drive efficiency across their supply chain operations. Full Article
ici Improving snack and bakery facility efficiency for increased profit By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2017 02:00:00 -0500 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). Full Article
ici Optimizing efficiency in commercial installations By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In modern construction, the phrase "a worker is only as good as his tools" holds true. To stay competitive, contractors must always seek innovative tools to boost efficiency. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one such tool. Full Article
ici Rob Webster: Convenience and efficiency drive top plumbing technology trends By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The ongoing transformation of the plumbing industry has been driven in part by the evolving expectations and priorities of homeowners and consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced existing concerns about hygiene and public health, pushing the demand for hands-free technology and automated features that reduce contact with germs and bacteria. Full Article
ici Taco Comfort Solutions high efficiency circulator By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 The 0018e high-efficiency, Bluetooth-enabled circulator brings a new level of control to residential and light commercial hydronic systems. Full Article
ici Tips for installing and servicing CPVC pipes By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 When installed properly and protected from incompatible chemicals, CPVC can deliver years of reliable service in even the most aggressive water conditions. Get tips on installing and servicing CPVC pipes. Full Article
ici Water-to-water heat pumps meet stringent efficiency requirements for new school facility By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ici Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient. Full Article
ici IAPMO solicits public comments on 2024 UPC, UMC By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:21:00 -0400 No comments will be accepted after the 5 p.m. PST deadline on Jan. 4, 2022. All public comments will be distributed to the technical committee members in March and reviewed at their meetings, May 2-5, 2022, in Anaheim, California. Full Article
ici The psychology of plumbing pricing By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 We all know about pricing, right? Hopefully, we know the difference between markup and margin. We know how to calculate break even. Here are eight things you should know about the psychology of pricing. Full Article
ici Authenticity creates abundance in business By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The challenge for most of us can be identifying how we foster an abundance mindset—a key ingredient to achieving success—in our daily lives and workplace cultures. Full Article
ici How organizational charts accelerate team efficiency By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0400 Our training at The Blue Collar Success Group focuses on three crucial areas: scorecards, processes, and organizational charts. These components are essential for clarity, motivation, and accountability. This month, we will focus on organizational charts. Full Article
ici Create mobile workstations using smart upfitting solutions to maximize jobsite efficiency By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ici Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical partners with University of Alabama as the official plumbing & HVAC provider of the Crimson Tide By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Hiller announced a five-year partnership with The University of Alabama’s Athletic Department and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. Full Article
ici Ray Wohlfarth: Tips for high-efficiency boiler replacement By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 It was such a simple project; replace the old cast iron boiler with a new condensing boiler. You knocked it out in a few days. Full Article
ici Tips on maintaining high-efficiency boilers By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Popular high-efficiency boilers tend to be more expensive at installation, but lower utility bills pay customers back over time. Full Article
ici Grundfos endorses use of high efficiency IE5 motors and pump solutions globally By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 May 2021 10:31:00 -0400 E-motors are the ideal solution for better efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Full Article
ici Meet commercial water heating needs with efficient, reliable propane systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The demand for energy-efficient commercial appliances continues to grow — especially as government initiatives continue to promote the use of energy-efficient solutions. Full Article
ici Higher turndown ratios, parallel cascading are keys to efficiency By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The major trend in the commercial boiler market, which will continue in 2021 and beyond, is the predominance of packaged boilers installed in multiple boiler cascade systems. Full Article
ici Advanced, efficient boiler system helps revitalize century-old home By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The owner of a 107-year-old home sought an advanced hydronic heating solution for a major basement finishing project and to alleviate his existing heating woes on the first and second floors of the residence. The installation of an innovative and highly efficient boiler from Weil-McLain helped make the basement remodel a success and the family’s home comfortably warm throughout. Full Article
ici Adams Hudson: The value of publicity By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Working with the media can help boost your company image. Full Article
ici Perspectivas de Las Condiciones Del Tiempo en el Trópico By www.nhc.noaa.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:20:59 GMT 267 ACCA62 KNHC 131220 TWOSAT Perspectiva sobre las Condiciones del Tiempo en el Trópico Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL 700 AM EST miércoles 13 de noviembre de 2024 Corregido para agregar información sobre los pronósticos de alta mar y los avisos de tormentas. Para el Atlántico Norte...Mar Caribe y el Golfo de México: Mar Caribe Central y Occidental (AL99): Una amplia área de baja presión sobre el Mar Caribe central continúa produciendo una gran área de aguaceros y tormentas eléctricas. Las condiciones ambientales son propicias para el desarrollo, y es probable que se forme una depresión tropical en los próximos dos días mientras el sistema se mueve lentamente hacia el oeste hacia el Mar Caribe occidental. Después, es probable que se desarrolle aún más mientras la perturbación serpentea sobre el Mar Caribe occidental durante el fin de semana. Se espera que el sistema gire lentamente hacia el noroeste a principios de la próxima semana. Los intereses a través del Mar Caribe occidental y noroeste deben monitorear el progreso de este sistema. Independientemente del desarrollo, se esperan fuertes lluvias sobre Jamaica durante el próximo día. Para más información sobre este sistema, incluidos los avisos de galerna, vea los pronósticos de alta mar emitidos por el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología. Un avión de la Fuerza Aérea Huracán Hunter investigará este sistema más tarde hoy. * Probabilidad de formación hasta 48 horas...alta...90 por ciento. * Probabilidad de formación hasta 7 días...alta...90 por ciento. && Los pronósticos de alta mar emitidos por el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología se pueden encontrar bajo el encabezado de AWIPS NFDHSFAT1, el encabezado de la OMM FZNT01 KWBC y en línea en ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php $$ Pronosticador Kelly *** Este producto ha sido procesado automáticamente utilizando un programa de traducción y puede contener omisiones y errores. El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología no puede garantizar la precisión del texto convertido. De haber alguna duda, el texto en inglés es siempre la versión autorizada. *** Full Article
ici Honeywell introduces cloud-based digital twin for efficient and secure up-to-date testing By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:35:14 -0400 The platform can be used by companies in industries such as Oil & Gas, sheet manufacturing, and chemicals to test modifications during planned shutdown periods to reduce rework. Full Article