an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Kano Labs Introduces Kroil Clear Penetrating Oil By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:18:00 -0400 This new odorless and non-staining food grade penetrating oil features the performance of Kroil’s original formula, with the added benefit of meeting NSF-H1 and Kosher food-safe standards. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an How early can one disembark from an RC cruise in SJU? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:56:50 GMT 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... Full Article Cruises
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an FCICA Announces Bruce Newbrough CIM Scholarship Winner By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 FCICA awarded the first Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship for 2017 to Mike Ellena from Hiller Commercial Floors in Rochester, Minn. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an City Floor Supply Hosts Successful 6th Annual Nailer Day By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 City Floor Supply (CFS) held its annual “Nailer Day” event. Full Article
an Artistic Finishes Announces Website Relaunch By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Artistic Finishes recently launched its revamped website. Full Article
an Q.E.P. Announces the Acquisition of Two Companies By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Q.E.P. recently completed the acquisition of AC Products and Southern Cross Building Products. Full Article
an NWFA Announces 2017 Board of Directors By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2017 board. Full Article
an NWFA Recognizes 41 Companies for Community Service By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recognized 41 member companies for community service in 2016. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Chobani to Open Chobani House in NYC By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Chobani House will be home to its global business headquarters, a community kitchen, an innovation center supporting Chobani's, and an incubator lab for emerging NGOs and non-profits who are focused on social impact. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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