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Ravenwood Debuts Nobac 40 Linerless Flash Labeler

Ravenwood is now offering the Nobac 40 promotional flash labeler as a standalone applicator or as an integrated option with any linerless applicator in the Nobac 5000 range.




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AI-Based Inspection System Brings for Potato Processors

The system includes cameras, AI software, a conveyor and automatic ejection mechanisms with dual drops (one for foreign material, one for culls) to ensure only ideal potatoes reach later process stages.




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Make water conservation a part of your business

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.




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Forever Oceans signs deal with Brazilian Government for offshore concession for sustainable seafood production

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.




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Tech tools to help processors make sense of today’s supply chain

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.




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Processors face higher commodity prices, but climate-smart technologies may help tame cost increases

The USDA says 2022 will be a great year for agriculture, and climate-smart farming practices can help.




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Your window to the process: Clear view or obstructed?

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.




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First IMI/TCAA 2017 Ceramic Tile Seminar a Success

TCAA and IMI held the first of the six-event Ceramic Tile Seminar series in New Berlin, Wis.




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Changes to the 2017 TCNA Handbook Address a Wide Spectrum of Issues

The TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation is scheduled to be released in April.




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City Floor Supply Hosts Successful 6th Annual Nailer Day

City Floor Supply (CFS) held its annual “Nailer Day” event.




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Mohawk Adds Stair Tread Program to Performance Accessories Products

In 2022, Mohawk's Performance Accessories further expands its portfolio by launching a stair tread program to help retailers reach previously untapped markets and emphasizing its waterproof accessories.




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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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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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Eriez Expands Salient Pole Rare Earth Drum Line to Food Processing Applications

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.




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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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Understanding E-Beam Effectiveness in Food Safety Applications

E-Beam (electron beam) technology, a form of ionizing radiation, has emerged as a tool for enhancing food safety.




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Climate Change Increases Foodborne Illness Risk From Raw Produce

High humidity exposure and the water-soaking symptom caused by X. vitians also enhance the ability of salmonella to rapidly grow in lettuce, and climate change is predicted to increase humid periods.




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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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Drop-in Replacement Stainless Steel Hydraulic Cylinders

The cylinders are a direct drop-in replacement for both PFI equipment and that from other OEMs.




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Endless jet set and glamour - or just a few fill-ins?

In the hope that the photo situation improves, I'll start a new report. It's about a little trip (9 nights) in October this year. It was to one of the European jet set destinations, the Côte d'Azur. More specifically, the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc,...




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Hamilton Process Analytics Unveils White Paper

The white paper addresses key challenges in cultivated meat production.




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How Low-Temperature Absorption Chillers Can Optimize Food and Beverage Processing

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.




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SAMBAZON Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business

The acquisition will double the company's manufacturing capacity for ready-to-eat bowls.




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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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Feeding Progress: Celebrating Women Engineers in the Food Industry

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, Jayme Laser, Savannah Stellhorn and Jaclyn Navara share their experiences in the food industry and offer insight on how to support current and future women engineers.




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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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4 Steps to Assess Industry 4.0 Readiness in food and beverage production facilities

Turn Industry 4.0 from a concept into a tangible business use case with this helpful assessment. Discover the key elements to implementing a successful project that provides business results that align with your company goals.




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Is Your Facility Safe In Processing Dry Products?

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.




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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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Revolutionizing Food & Beverage Processing with Time-Sensitive Networking

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.




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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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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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Saputo Completes the Sale of Two Milk Processing Facilities

The completion of this transaction is part of the company’s overall network optimization strategy, one of the pillars of its Global Strategic Plan.




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Louis Dreyfus Company Breaks Ground on Ohio Soybean Processing Facility

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.




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New Jarrett Foods Custom Poultry Processing Facility Opens

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.




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Women in food manufacturing: lessons learned and strategies to succeed

During the Women in Food Manufacturing segment, the keynote covers how to turn an idea into a brand, which is followed by a women’s panel discussion.




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

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Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire Energy Drink Business GHOST

KDP will initially purchase a 60% stake in GHOST, which will be followed by the acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in 2028.




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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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Kneeless Carpet Stretcher Reduces Installer Injuries

By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies. 




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Brintons Fall 2024 Self Expression Woven Carpet Collection Hiraeth

The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. 




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5 Lessons in Leadership: Dixie Group Chairman and CEO Dan Frierson

Navigating nearly six decades of industry upheaval with a steady hand and an eye for innovation, Dan Frierson's journey from yarn to luxury carpets embodies the transformative power of adaptable leadership in the ever-evolving world of floor coverings.





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Zeftron Launches Color-Matching App for Design Professionals

Zeftron, a premium nylon 6 yarn system used to make commercial carpets, has released a new mobile app that allows designers to match and order yarn colors directly from their smartphones.




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California Carpet Recycling Program Seeks Assessment Fee Hike for 2025

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025.




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Lupine Racing - The Marrakesh Express - 17-24 May 2025

Inspired by this thread (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/2173647-lupine-racing-baltic-brutal-race-2-9-august-2025-a.html) from JapesUK for the August Baltic Brutal race to Tallinn, and the wonderful trip report...




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Reliability assessment of progressive failure of a low rise framed building on weak soil-foundation interaction

A 4-storey reinforced concrete framed buildings was modelled in 3-dimensional analysis with the same sections and loadings for both rigid and weak foundations respectively using ETABS and FORM5 Softwares in accordance with Euro code provisions. The weak foundation was initially analysed and designed as a fixed column-foundation joint and later re-analysed and redesigned as a hinged column-fo...




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The effect of curing condition and use of additives on compressive strength of lime/pozzolana mortar

Previous studies have shown that the obsidian pozzolana of the Sabaloka area processes a high pozzolana index. Therefore, it was chosen to study the effect of its curing condition and use of additives on the compressive strength of lime pozzolana mortar. The investigation revealed that the strength of pozzolana mortar is affected positively or increases with the curing condition (humidity, t...




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Perception of professionals on factors influencing skilled labor shortages in the Nigerian construction industry

The construction industry in Nigeria plays a pivotal role in economic growth, yet it faces a critical challenge: a shortage of skilled labor. This study aims to identify the key factors influencing skilled labor availability in Nigerias construction sector and propose actionable solutions. Through an extensive literature review and distribution of questionnaires to construction professionals...