y METTLER TOLEDO Introduces X52 Dual Energy X-Ray Inspection System By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:23:00 -0400 Designed to meet the demands of challenging applications in packaged products, the X52’s proprietary software seamlessly transitions between single energy, dual energy or both modes. Full Article
y GEA Debuts RAY Plus Freeze Dryers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:49:00 -0400 The new RAY Plus series delivers benefits in terms of energy efficiency and hygiene, providing a more flexible and efficient solution for the food industry. Full Article
y Multi-Conveyor Introduces Multilane Conveyor for Beverage Case Packing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:49:00 -0500 The conveyor’s lanes combine product, making a mixed variety of can or bottle flavors to create a multi-flavor case pack. Full Article
y QualiTru Sampling Systems Launches TruStream Drum Port By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:06:00 -0500 The TruStream Drum Port’s fully contained sampling system mitigates external contamination and exposure to air, maintaining product purity and quality. Full Article
y Carry on is 5cm over stated limits- should I be worried? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:32:45 GMT Im due to travel from AMS-DOH-SGN on QR this Sunday and have just noticed my Osprey Farpoint 40 is 5cm over the maximum length. All other dimensions are fine and Ive weighed my bag and its within the 7kg weight limit. Will QR measure the bag... Full Article Travel Products
y Carl Fredrik The Carry-on By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:28:20 GMT Has anyone bought Carl Fredrik luggage? I've always been a Rimowa customer but there is no support in Norway anymore, the prices have gone balistic and the quality of the product I was looking at in Hamburg in September didn't look as good as what I... Full Article Travel Products
y How early can one disembark from an RC cruise in SJU? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:56:50 GMT This is a question for the experienced cruisers. My wife and I have taken many cruises out of San Juan and are planning another on RC this January. Flight options on arrival to the port after the cruise are limited to either early morning (8 am... Full Article Cruises
y 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
y Novel “raslysation” technique works with non-clear/opaque liquids By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too? Full Article
y The protein system transformation By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 It’s no surprise that alternative meat products are popping up everywhere these days. In fact, they have grown so much that Ernst & Young data predicts alternative meat could see 40% market share by volume by 2040 in the United States. Full Article
y Plenty appoints agritech veteran Arama Kukutai to chief executive officer By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:20:00 -0500 Kukutai has been an investor in Plenty and a part of Plenty’s Board of Directors since September 2016. Prior to his work with Plenty and Finistere, Kukutai served as executive chairman of PKW Farms, a successfully diversified investment entity involved in dairy farming and aquaculture activities in New Zealand, Asia and Australia. Full Article
y Log4j vulnerability: New IT/OT threat with lots of dangerous potential everywhere By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 : Just when IT and OT professionals were feeling a little more comfortable in preventing and tackling ransomware/malware attacks, now they have something new to worry about—and potentially just as insidious—the Log4j vulnerability. Full Article
y Tech tools to help processors make sense of today’s supply chain By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 While we hope the COVID-19 pandemic is fading into the background, we still need to be concerned with labor shortages, transportation interruptions, political issues, weather extremes, and other peripheral circumstances that can still break critical links in the supply chain. Full Article
y Bavarian brewery testing a method to upcycle protein from spent brewers’ grains By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:15:00 -0500 Spent brewers’ grains not only provide a source of energy for a brewery, but can also provide a salable, high-value protein. Full Article
y Processors face higher commodity prices, but climate-smart technologies may help tame cost increases By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:07:00 -0500 The USDA says 2022 will be a great year for agriculture, and climate-smart farming practices can help. Full Article
y How to use automated material transfer effectively By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 We wanted to learn more about automating material transfer and what food processors need to know to use it most effectively. Here, we sit down with Forrester to find out how food processors can assess their material transfer system and determine if automation is right for them. Full Article
y 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
y Carbon dioxide chiller provides ample cold for dairy and replaces propane heat for hot water By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 With this carbon dioxide chiller installed at a dairy, not only does it cool the milk better, it also provides heat for washing equipment. Full Article
y Visual inspection system helps ensure brand quality for distillery that makes spirits from milk By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:05:10 -0500 Canada-based Dairy Distillery, a spirits producer that combines artisanal distilling techniques with a scientific process to transform milk into vodka, is using Pleora Technologies’ visual inspection system to help maintain brand quality standards and reduce errors that increase operating costs and slow production. Full Article
y Dot Foods acquires Morsum, an AI/ML food platform technology company By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:36:00 -0500 Dot Foods, Inc., said to be North America’s largest food industry redistributor, has acquired Morsum, a food industry data and AI platform technology company. Full Article
y Your window to the process: Clear view or obstructed? By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Chances are, you’ve probably been using the same HMI, MES or SCADA program for some time in your operation, and you’ve been through several version upgrades too. Providers of these products work hard to make their software backward compatible with equipment and operating systems as well as create new features users want. Full Article
y 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
y NWFA Hires Nymark as Technical Advisor By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:04:00 -0400 The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has hired Kjell Nymark as its technical advisor. Full Article
y Retail Imports Continue to Grow as Economy Expands By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports should continue to see strong increases through spring and summer. Full Article
y Americo Full Cycle Floor Pads Achieves New Green Seal Certification By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Green Seal recently announced that its first products certified are floor-care pads from Americo Manufacturing. Full Article
y Laticrete Completes Texas Motor Speedway Garage Floor Coatings By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Laticrete Spartacote has completed installation of customized, high-performance concrete floor coatings at the Texas Motor Speedway. Full Article
y City Floor Supply Hosts Successful 6th Annual Nailer Day By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 City Floor Supply (CFS) held its annual “Nailer Day” event. Full Article
y NTCA Names Martin Howard 2016 Tile Person of the Year By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 NTCA presented Martin Howard of the David Allen Company with the 2016 Tile Person of the Year award. Full Article
y NWFA Recognizes 41 Companies for Community Service By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recognized 41 member companies for community service in 2016. Full Article
y 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
y Johnson Controls Debuts Modular Electric Control Solution for Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC Systems By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:44:40 -0400 The System 550 includes A2L refrigerant leak sensing and mitigation functionality and optional two-way cloud connectivity. Full Article
y Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:12:00 -0400 Stratas Foods says the addition of AAK Foodservice Hillside aligns with its long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces and mayonnaise categories. Full Article
y Chobani to Open Chobani House in NYC By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Chobani House will be home to its global business headquarters, a community kitchen, an innovation center supporting Chobani's, and an incubator lab for emerging NGOs and non-profits who are focused on social impact. Full Article
y Key Technology Introduces Optical Sorter for Nuts By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks. Full Article
y Hershey Acquires Sour Strips Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:13:00 -0500 Founded in 2019 by social media personality Maxx Chewning, Sour Strips combine shockingly sour flavors with innovative branding. Full Article
y Why the IP69K Rating is Essential For Bearings in the Food And Beverage Industry By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products. Full Article
y J. J. Keller Introduces Food Safety Compliance Services for Manufacturers and Importers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:52:52 -0400 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. Full Article
y How Moisture Measurement Improves Manufacturing Quality By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 While laboratory and other manual methods have been used for years, new automated moisture measurement and control systems can play an important role in improving product quality monitoring, increasing plant efficiency, and lowering energy costs. Full Article
y 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
y USDA Proposes New Policy to Reduce Salmonella in Raw Poultry Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:45:00 -0400 The proposal would also require poultry establishments to develop a microbial monitoring program to prevent pathogen contamination throughout the slaughter system. Full Article
y Key Technology Debuts COMPASS Optical Sorter for IQF Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:36:58 -0400 COMPASS is designed to identify and remove foreign material and product defects to protect food safety and final product quality. Full Article
y Understanding E-Beam Effectiveness in Food Safety Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 E-Beam (electron beam) technology, a form of ionizing radiation, has emerged as a tool for enhancing food safety. Full Article
y Improving Food Safety and Packaging Machine Reliability By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As packaging has become significantly more complex and consumers more demanding, the need has only grown for strict hygienic procedures to ensure food safety, from the factory to the retail shelf to the table. Full Article
y Maximizing Productivity in the Food & Beverage Industry: The Power of Area Scan Cameras By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Machine vision technology is emerging as a transformative force in driving productivity, enhancing quality control and revolutionizing packaging inspection processes. Full Article
y How Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Can Combat Honey Fraud By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:28:00 -0400 The high value of honey and perceived cachet surrounding its provenance makes it a vulnerable target, whether through fraudsters claiming false geographical origin, declaring false botanical variety or diluting it with cheaper sugar syrups. Full Article
y Eight Organizations Join Forces to Help Food Industry Prepare for FSMA Rule 204 By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
y Boar’s Head Names Frank Yiannas as Interim Chief Food Safety Advisor By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:41:00 -0400 Yiannas’ appointment comes after the company announced it would permanently discontinue its liverwurst product and indefinitely close its Jarratt, Va., plant due to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. Full Article
y The Intersection of IoT, Sustainability, and Food Safety: A New Era in Supply Chain Management By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Investing in the right IoT hardware and software package can provide actionable data that will help improve business operations. Full Article
y BrucePac Recalls 11.8 million Pounds of RTE Meat and Poultry Over Listeria Contamination By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:22:00 -0400 These meat and poultry products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide, then distributed to restaurants, schools and institutions. Full Article
y 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