at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at IDEC Corporation Introduces Compact Combined PLC+HMI By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:46:48 -0400 This device combines a built-in full function controller, both onboard and expandable I/O, and a 4.3” touchscreen display, in a compact all-in-one form factor. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 6 trends shaping consumer product innovation in F&B By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, revealed six key trends that are shaping consumer product innovation in the food and beverage market. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at CULT Food Science completes strategic investment into leading cell-based chocolate producer California Cultured By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:49:24 -0500 CULT Food Science Corp. has diversified its cell-based food portfolio via an investment into cultured chocolate manufacturer, California Cultured Inc., Davis, Calif. The company uses cell culture technology to produce cocoa products like cocoa powder, chocolate and cocoa butter with the goal of creating sustainable and ethical chocolate for consumption around the world. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at Meat Institute, FMI announce 2022 Leaders of Tomorrow program winners By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:43:00 -0500 The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute, NAMI) and FMI—The Food Industry Association announced ten winners for the 2022 Leaders of Tomorrow Program. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at The doughnut store that is a shop floor By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 From its early beginnings, the Krispy Kreme company has designed and built the proprietary machines that have given “rise” to their equally safeguarded doughnut recipe. Full Article
at 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
at BioBetter extracts growth factors for scaled cultivated meat production from tobacco plants By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:35:49 -0400 FoodTech start-up, BioBetter, Ltd., has assigned a new role for the much-maligned Nicotiana tabacum plant upon discovering it can overcome the greatest hurdle in cultured meat—that of scaled production. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at CFI Offers Subfloor Substrate Prep Inspection Workshop By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:39:59 -0400 CFI is hosting a Subfloor Substrate Prep Inspection (SSPI) course April 20-21, in Tampa, Fla. Full Article
at 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
at Hardwood Floors Magazine Seeks Nominations for Inaugural '40 Under 40' Awards By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 NWFA's Hardwood Floors Magazine will honor young wood flooring professionals with its inaugural “40 Under 40” awards. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at Beazer Enters a National Agreement with Mohawk By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Beazer Homes USA announced Mohawk Industries as its exclusive product supplier across all flooring categories. Full Article
at Stauf Adhesives Acquires AAT By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Stauf Adhesives has purchased Advanced Adhesives Technologies, a Georgia-based flooring adhesive manufacturer. Full Article
at 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
at Laticrete Partners with Microban Stonetech Sealers, Cleaners By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Laticrete has partnered with Microban International to upgrade select Stonetech sealers and cleaners. Full Article
at 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
at CFI Announces 2022 Annual Convention & Expo Dates By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 Professionals from every sector of the flooring industry come to the convention to learn about new products and installation techniques, network, and learn through seminars and hands-on workshops. Full Article
at CCA Global Partners Donates $50K to FCEF By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 During the closing event of CCA Global Partners summer convention at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, the company announced a $50,000 donation to Floor Covering Education Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to attracting a new generation of flooring craftsman and installers. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at 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
at FDA Revokes Regulation Allowing the Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies. Full Article
at 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
at Evigence Introduces Freshness Management Platform with FreshSense Sensors By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:57:00 -0400 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. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at FDA Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Involving Cucumbers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:58:16 -0400 Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Thomas Produce Company, of Boca Raton, Fla., are the likely sources of this outbreak, however these growers do not account for all the illnesses in the outbreak. Full Article