ri 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
ri Once Upon a Farm Continues Rise with Automated Packaging System By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The company employs more than 100 full-time people and relies on several co-packers throughout the U.S. to service its national retail partners and consumer base. Full Article
ri Food quality, employee safety reign supreme at Seaboard Triumph Foods By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:30:00 -0400 There is not a single aspect of the Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa, that does not pay attention to detail. Full Article
ri FOOD ENGINEERING Announces Opening of 2024 Plant of the Year/Sustainable Plant of the Year Submissions By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Plant of the Year entrants are automatically entered into the Sustainable Plant of the Year competition. All entries are due by December 29, 2023. Full Article
ri 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
ri AI-Based Inspection System Brings for Potato Processors By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:05:52 -0400 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. Full Article
ri 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
ri Control Station Introduces System Health Monitoring Service By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:19:00 -0400 Control Station has launched System Health Monitoring (SHM), a tiered service offering that leverages intelligence captured by the company’s PlantESP Loop Performance Monitoring solution. Full Article
ri 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
ri Modular Spiral Belts Tailored for Various Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:28:57 -0400 This program includes a range of modular spiral belts tailored for various applications, including cooling, chilling, freezing, proofing and steaming. Full Article
ri ABB Updates Freelance Distributed Control System By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:09:00 -0400 Freelance 2024 facilitates enhanced connectivity, faster data transfer, more precise control and monitoring of data together with an improved network performance. Full Article
ri Clextral Highlights Vegetable Protein Texturization Technology By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Clextral’s new technology combines the principle of a shear-cell fibration process and the continuous extrusion process. Full Article
ri Rite-Hite Introduces GuardRite Dok-Gate By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 This powered, two polymer-rail, vertical-rising gate is OSHA-compliant, meeting all standards for fall protection and walking-working surfaces. Full Article
ri Fristam Introduces FDS Nano Twin Screw Pump By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:17:00 -0400 Its axial movement facilitates precise dosing and metering, ensuring that delicate products are processed at optimal quality levels with minimal waste. Full Article
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri Donato Pompo Named Coverings Advocate Leader By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Donato Pompo earned the top prize for Coverings Advocate Leader at Coverings 2017. Full Article
ri 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
ri 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
ri CFI's New Flexible Coating Bridges Cracks, Seals Floors By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The two-part system designed to bridge small cracks in concrete slabs. Full Article
ri Mohawk Adds Stair Tread Program to Performance Accessories Products By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:45:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ri Bona Launches New R540 Moisture Barrier/Primer By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:20:00 -0500 Bona R540 is a polyurethane reactive primer that is compatible with the entire Bona Adhesive System. Full Article
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri 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
ri CDC: Listeria Outbreak Connected to Meat Sliced at Delis By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:34:00 -0400 The agency says people sickened by listeria have recently recounted eating meat that was sliced at deli counters, including ham, turkey and liverwurst. Full Article
ri 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
ri 3 Reasons to Optimize Food Production with Real-Time Video Monitoring By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 When you think about video monitoring, the first thing that comes to mind is security. While that is a big perk indeed, there are much bigger benefits to implementing the right video monitoring system. Full Article
ri Climate Change Increases Foodborne Illness Risk From Raw Produce By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:01:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ri How Inspection Technologies Can Support Manufacturing of ‘Human-Grade’ Pet Food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 With more canine and feline mouths to feed than ever before, robust pet food safety and detail-oriented inspection has never been more paramount. Full Article
ri 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
ri 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
ri A trip to Alaska By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:53:17 GMT A trip to Alaska Image: My trip last year was all about going west, way west, as far as Hawaii. This year I set about pushing north, in Alaska. Inspiration for the trip came essentially from a TV show on the Discovery Channel, and from the... Full Article Trip Reports
ri 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
ri 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
ri More speedy shenanigans, a long weekend to Riga By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:48:02 GMT This week sees me heading to Latvia for a flying visit to Riga. Never been to Latvia and have been looking forward to this trip for a while. Unfortunately Ive been a little poorly this week so my energy levels are low and so speedy may quickly... Full Article Trip Reports