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Laminator Offers Smaller Footprint, Flexibility, Easier Sanitation and Maintenance

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.




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Modular Spiral Belts Tailored for Various Applications

This program includes a range of modular spiral belts tailored for various applications, including cooling, chilling, freezing, proofing and steaming. 




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ABB Updates Freelance Distributed Control System

Freelance 2024 facilitates enhanced connectivity, faster data transfer, more precise control and monitoring of data together with an improved network performance.




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Clextral Highlights Vegetable Protein Texturization Technology

Clextral’s new technology combines the principle of a shear-cell fibration process and the continuous extrusion process.




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IDEC Corporation Introduces Compact Combined PLC+HMI

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.




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METTLER TOLEDO Introduces X52 Dual Energy X-Ray Inspection System

Designed to meet the demands of challenging applications in packaged products, the X52’s proprietary software seamlessly transitions between single energy, dual energy or both modes.




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Multi-Conveyor Introduces Multilane Conveyor for Beverage Case Packing

The conveyor’s lanes combine product, making a mixed variety of can or bottle flavors to create a multi-flavor case pack.




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Travel pro parts specification - Broken handle

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...




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Carry on is 5cm over stated limits- should I be worried?

I’m 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 I’ve weighed my bag and it’s within the 7kg weight limit. Will QR measure the bag...




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Carl Fredrik The Carry-on

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...




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How early can one disembark from an RC cruise in SJU?

This is a question for the experienced cruisers. My wife and I have taken many cruises out of San Juan and are planning another on RC this January. Flight options on arrival to the port after the cruise are limited to either early morning (8 am...




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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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Novel “raslysation” technique works with non-clear/opaque liquids

UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too?




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The protein system transformation

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.




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Dawn Foods reveals their flavor trend predictions for 2022

Read up on the bits and pieces of flavor trends and product innovation in this installment of Nuts & Bolts




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6 trends shaping consumer product innovation in F&B

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.




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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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Application software: Updates, connections and design considerations

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.




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New polypropylene film designed for lamination

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.




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Carbon dioxide chiller provides ample cold for dairy and replaces propane heat for hot water

With this carbon dioxide chiller installed at a dairy, not only does it cool the milk better, it also provides heat for washing equipment.




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Visual inspection system helps ensure brand quality for distillery that makes spirits from milk

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. 




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BioBetter extracts growth factors for scaled cultivated meat production from tobacco plants

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. 




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Oatly transitions North American production facilities to 100% renewable electricity for 2021

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.




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Digital transformation relies on smart sensor data and human inputs

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.




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Khaled Awad Elected President of American Concrete Institute

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) elected its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four new board members.




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CFI Offers Subfloor Substrate Prep Inspection Workshop

CFI is hosting a Subfloor Substrate Prep Inspection (SSPI) course April 20-21, in Tampa, Fla.




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Donato Pompo Named Coverings Advocate Leader

Donato Pompo earned the top prize for Coverings Advocate Leader at Coverings 2017.




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Retail Imports Continue to Grow as Economy Expands

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports should continue to see strong increases through spring and summer.




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Hardwood Floors Magazine Seeks Nominations for Inaugural '40 Under 40' Awards

NWFA's Hardwood Floors Magazine will honor young wood flooring professionals with its inaugural “40 Under 40” awards.




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Americo Full Cycle Floor Pads Achieves New Green Seal Certification

Green Seal recently announced that its first products certified are floor-care pads from Americo Manufacturing.




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Beazer Enters a National Agreement with Mohawk

Beazer Homes USA announced Mohawk Industries as its exclusive product supplier across all flooring categories.




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NTCA Names Martin Howard 2016 Tile Person of the Year

NTCA presented Martin Howard of the David Allen Company with the 2016 Tile Person of the Year award.




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Q.E.P. Announces the Acquisition of Two Companies

Q.E.P. recently completed the acquisition of AC Products and Southern Cross Building Products.




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Laticrete Partners with Microban Stonetech Sealers, Cleaners

Laticrete has partnered with Microban International to upgrade select Stonetech sealers and cleaners.




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CFI Announces 2022 Annual Convention & Expo Dates

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.




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Bona Launches New R540 Moisture Barrier/Primer

Bona R540 is a polyurethane reactive primer that is compatible with the entire Bona Adhesive System.




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QuickDrain USA's SquareDrain Point Drain Combines Fashion and Function

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. 




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CCA Global Partners Donates $50K to FCEF

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.




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Johnson Controls Debuts Modular Electric Control Solution for Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC Systems

The System 550 includes A2L refrigerant leak sensing and mitigation functionality and optional two-way cloud connectivity.




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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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Minerva Foods Acquires Slaughtering and Deboning Plants from Marfig

Minerva Foods will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market.




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7 Mile Brands Invests $3 million in Drumroll Donuts

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.




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Lactalis USA to Invest $55 million to Expand Feta Cheese Production

When completed in 2027, Lactalis USA will have increased its U.S. feta production capacity to address current and future customer and consumer demand.




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FDA Revokes Regulation Allowing the Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food

The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies.




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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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CDC: Listeria Outbreak Connected to Meat Sliced at Delis

The agency says people sickened by listeria have recently recounted eating meat that was sliced at deli counters, including ham, turkey and liverwurst.




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USDA Proposes New Policy to Reduce Salmonella in Raw Poultry Products

The proposal would also require poultry establishments to develop a microbial monitoring program to prevent pathogen contamination throughout the slaughter system.




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3 Reasons to Optimize Food Production with Real-Time Video Monitoring

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.




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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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FDA Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Involving Cucumbers

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.