and Bolthouse Fresh Foods Revamps Corporate Logo, Debuts New Consumer Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:14:00 -0400 Beyond its refreshed corporate logo, Bolthouse Fresh Foods is revealing its new consumer brand, Bolthouse Fresh, and packaging for its consumer-facing portfolio of fresh carrots and on-the-go snacking solutions. Full Article
and Lantana Foods Rebrands Hummus Line By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:06:00 -0400 Carving a niche for its distinct flavor combinations, the new packaging – which is fully recyclable – positions the brand's pairings as "Fusion Hummus" and features the brand's vibrant colors. Full Article
and USDA Releases Updated Guideline to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising and Environment-Related Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:35:55 -0400 In the updated guideline, FSIS strongly encourages the use of third-party certification to substantiate animal-raising or environment-related claims. Full Article
and New England Coffee Company Debuts Compostable Single-Serve Pods By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:52:00 -0400 Developed by PurPod, the pods have replaced all of New England Coffee’s former single-serve plastic pods to deliver a richer aroma and fresher coffee flavor with materials that are friendlier to the environment, reducing plastic waste. Full Article
and SÜDPACK Touts Multipeel Reclose System for Meat and Cheese Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:47:00 -0400 In a Multipeel pack, sliced cheese loses less moisture and weight after being opened for the first time, compared to a packaging concept without a reclose system. Full Article
and Genecis Bioindustries Launches Mad Tea Brand with Compostable Pods By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:04:00 -0400 Mad Tea pods are fully compatible with Nespresso machines, allowing consumers to brew teas in under 30 seconds. Full Article
and Packaging Generates Sales for Emerging Brands By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:36:00 -0400 Well-designed packaging can provide shelf impact to attract attention and set the product apart from its competition, enhance usability, prevent damage, maximize shelf life and offer sustainable attributes. Full Article
and Checkweighers of the Past, Present and Future By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:12:22 -0400 Delve into the origins of checkweighing systems, how the technology evolved and why these machines continue to remain integral. Full Article
and Innovation, tradition make Sanders and Morley Candy Makers a fabulous food plant By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400 Sanders and Morley Candy Makers, which first worked its way into the hearts of those who live in Michigan with factory tours for school kids, is beloved in its home state and is growing nationally. Full Article
and Hausbeck Pickle Co. produces pickles and peppers on a prodigious scale By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400 Most people have likely never heard of The Hausbeck Pickle Co. in Saginaw, MI, but there’s a good chance they’ve had one of its pickles, banana peppers or jalapeños. Full Article
and Fab Food Plant: Going to the dogs (and cats) By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 As the pet food industry has grown, so has the need for quality ingredients. Pet food brand owners seek natural foods with high protein and clean label options as owners treat their dogs and cats as family members. Full Article
and Crystal Farms Puts its Wisconsin Community and Employees First By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:35:00 -0500 Situated between Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., on Interstate 94 in a 7,000-resident town called Lake Mills lies Crystal Farms Dairy Co.’s plant. Full Article
and PepsiCo Beverages North America Opens New Warehouse And Distribution Center By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:42:28 -0400 PBNA tripled its local warehouse footprint with the relocation of its former downtown Nashville distribution warehouse facility. Full Article
and 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
and Travel pro parts specification - Broken handle By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:31:48 GMT Hello, The side carry handle and the side feet of my MaxLite Air Large Check in Hardside (SKU: 401229942G) luggage broke. Where can I find the specification of the parts (length, distance between the 2 screws, etc.) , so that I can buy... Full Article Travel Products
and 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
and 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
and The case for track and trace By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Current supply chain woes have made nearly every aspect of processing an ongoing guessing game, from forecasting ingredient availability to ensuring finished foods arrive at their destinations on time. One way to help make sense of the situation is to invest in track-and-trace technology that can monitor every step of a product’s journey. Full Article
and 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
and 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
and Food and AgTech trends that are shaping the future of food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 S2G Ventures, a multi-stage investment firm focused on the food, agriculture, ocean and seafood markets, reveals 10 food and AgTech trends that will shape the future of food in 2022. Full Article
and Digital transformation relies on smart sensor data and human inputs By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:39:44 -0400 Without sensor data, you can’t control a process—much less begin a digital transformation at your facility. KPIs (Key performance indicators) are a way to measure how your process, packaging or even your palletizing areas are performing, but to get these KPIs requires sensor data. Full Article
and 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
and 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
and Changes to the 2017 TCNA Handbook Address a Wide Spectrum of Issues By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation is scheduled to be released in April. Full Article
and QuickDrain USA's SquareDrain Point Drain Combines Fashion and Function By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 QuickDrain USA, announced the arrival of the SquareDrain point drain – an extension of the QuickDrain total shower solution that reimagines how a drain should look and perform. Full Article
and 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
and J.M. Smucker Co. to Divest Voortman Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:52:00 -0400 The company is selling Voortman to Second Nature Brands nearly a year after acquiring the cookie brand. Full Article
and Marion Process Solutions Debuts Chopper for Fast and Efficient Mixing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:34:52 -0400 Marion’s new chopper is designed to deliver increased throughput, easier maintenance and enhanced safety for processors across multiple industries. Full Article
and Minerva Foods Acquires Slaughtering and Deboning Plants from Marfig By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:21:00 -0400 Minerva Foods will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market. Full Article
and 7 Mile Brands Invests $3 million in Drumroll Donuts By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:38:00 -0400 These refrigerated, better-for-you donuts are baked, not fried, offering a fluffy, cake-like texture with 1 gram of sugar, 10 grams of protein, 8 grams net carbs and 190 calories. Full Article
and Lactalis USA to Invest $55 million to Expand Feta Cheese Production By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:50:00 -0400 When completed in 2027, Lactalis USA will have increased its U.S. feta production capacity to address current and future customer and consumer demand. Full Article
and Report: Food and Beverage Companies Streamline Portfolios, Turn to Snacking through M&A By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:46:00 -0500 The pace of M&A activity in the food and beverage sector has trended much slower in 2024 compared to recent years, but several indicators suggest a pickup in activity. Full Article
and 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
and 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
and 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
and 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
and 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
and 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
and 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
and 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
and DUB-US-MAD TP Run [Live] - Airports, Flights, Lounges and more By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:50:58 GMT *Introduction* After enjoying reading many of the trip reports here, I thought I could try to write one myself. This is a "classic" BAEC TP Run on the Dubline - US - Spain routing, which will bring me back to Gold again. Do I need BA Gold/OWE? -... Full Article Trip Reports
and Seven Weeks in South America and Antartica By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:12:07 GMT This trip started when I found a good deal on a fly cruise to Antartica. A cabin on a reasonably nice ship with a balcony with no single supplement. And from there, like Topsy, ti grew and grew. An Argentina trip had been canceled because of the... Full Article Trip Reports
and Endless jet set and glamour - or just a few fill-ins? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:47:13 GMT 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,... Full Article Trip Reports
and 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
and 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
and Planes, trains and automobiles: PNQ - NCL via Taiwan By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:51:14 GMT First time attempting a TR..... *Planes:* It was Monday evening. I was in a taxi in Pune, India, when one of my staff in Italy called and told me that one of our customers in the UK were in danger of a line-down (automotive... gigantic fines... Full Article Trip Reports
and 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
and Sustainable, “Plug-and-Play” Shrimp Farming Sets up Anywhere Food Engineering By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 This shrimp farming technique saves the ocean and other fish species. Full Article
and Innovations to Take Center Stage in the Oat Milk Market as the Demand for Flavored Drinks Depicts an Increase By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 The growth of the oat milk market is expected to remain positive in the near future. Full Article