v Anodized Aluminum Stair Profile with Textured Slip-resistant PVC Tread By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Schluter-TREP-V is an anodized aluminum profile with a PVC tread that protects tiled stair edges. Full Article
v Versatrim Introduces Fittes Vents By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 These stylish and functional vents complement your flooring projects, adding a touch of modern elegance to any space. Full Article
v Versatrim Announces New Delivery Guarantee By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The company's new guarantee states that if an order is not shipped on time, the customer's next order will ship for free. Full Article
v Versatrim Launches New VersaCap Round Profile and Expands Stair Solutions Offerings By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Versatrim introduces the VersaCap Round Profile, designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of stair applications, providing a seamless finish that complements any interior design. Full Article
v 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
v Meal Kit Providers Adopt Aptar-Food Protection SeaWell Active Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Already utilized by major retailers across the U.S., the active packaging solution has now been adopted for direct-to-consumer shipping of various seafood items. Full Article
v Fresh Inset Brings Vidre+ Complex to U.S. By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:50:00 -0400 Vidre+ makes fresh produce packaging and label functional and adaptable into a smart version with adjustable protection against the negative effects of ethylene. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v Health Claims Particularly Likely to Influence Younger Consumers, Survey Finds By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:53:52 -0400 The ingredients most likely to influence purchasing decisions were probiotics, vitamins and minerals and fiber. Full Article
v The Benefits of Refurbished Bottle Conveyors in Bottling By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 The advantages of choosing refurbished or hybrid conveyors, especially when considering bottle conveyors, are numerous and extend beyond simple cost savings. Full Article
v 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
v Clif Bar’s visual bakery project has the company ahead of the game By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Clif Bar's Twin Falls bakery was named Food Engineering’s Sustainable Plant of the Year in 2017. The Indianapolis bakery has a different—although equally successful—story to tell. Full Article
v Pod Pack’s ERP system keeps the coffee moving By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Pod Pack, a Baton Rouge, La.-based coffee processor, turned to the DELMIAworks ERP system to help keep up with demand. The new system has allowed to company to adapt quickly to changing conditions and be prepared for future growth. Full Article
v Fab Food Plant: Tyson’s innovative case-ready meat facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Within its walls is one of the most technically advanced food processing plants in the country—a greenfield project built from the ground up with automation, labor savings, sustainability and smart design throughout. Full Article
v Facility Innovations By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 For our coverage of Fabulous Food Plants this year, we decided to do something a little bit different in honor of “plants,” aka flora. When we think of food plants, we almost immediately think of processing facilities, but there’s so much more to food production than the processing plant. So, seeing how plant-based foods are altering the ways consumers think about protein, we decided to alter the way we think about food plants. Full Article
v These Food Plants are Fabulous for Very Different Reasons By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Conagra Brands’ ‘Green Jay’ and Graeter’s ice cream production facility take diverging paths for production, but both facilities meet the aims of their respective companies. Full Article
v Tyson Foods Opens Virginia Production Plant By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 The company has opened a $300 million fully-cooked food production facility in Danville, Va. Full Article
v Overcoming Adversity to Implement Sustainability By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A project team undaunted by constant challenges comes through for an on-time delivery of Meati’s Mega Ranch, FOOD ENGINEERING’s 2024 Sustainable Plant of the Year. Full Article
v 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
v Syntegon Debuts Vertical Bagger for Coffee By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:12:34 -0400 The vertical bagger has a compact machine layout for small footprint and good accessibility from all sides. Full Article
v SPX Flow Introduces APV Aseptic Pulsation Dampener By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Pulsation dampeners are critical in ensuring smooth homogenizer operation in dairy and plant-based ultra-high temperature processing. Full Article
v Volkmann Highlights Mobile Post Hoists for Vacuum Conveying Systems By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:05:00 -0400 The mobile post hoists are on a rolling frame that enables one worker to easily move the vacuum conveyor into place above mixers, reactors, tanks and other equipment. Full Article
v Key Technology Introduces High-Capacity Vibratory Conveyors for Advanced Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:08:17 -0400 These extra-large, high-capacity conveyors can be engineered for grading, aligning, distributing and other specialized food handling functions. Full Article
v Ravenwood Debuts Nobac 40 Linerless Flash Labeler By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:51:00 -0400 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. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v Cruise Focus Travel Insurance By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:27:54 GMT We are cruising several times a year plus at least a couple of trips to Florida each year. So far we've been buying insurance through the cruise lines but I know an annual plan would offer a better value. Would want trip cancellation coverage,... Full Article Cruises
v 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
v 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
v Dawn Foods reveals their flavor trend predictions for 2022 By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Read up on the bits and pieces of flavor trends and product innovation in this installment of Nuts & Bolts Full Article
v 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
v Forever Oceans signs deal with Brazilian Government for offshore concession for sustainable seafood production By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:14:00 -0500 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. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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