Sustainability

Tyson, Protix Building U.S. Insect Ingredient Production Facility

The two companies also have entered into a partnership to explore new ways to create and produce more efficient, sustainable proteins and lipids for inclusion in the global food system.

October 17, 2023

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure: Page 7

Floor/Drains/Walls/Doors

Back to Basics: Know Your Drains

Understanding specific drain needs in a processing plant can save money, labor, and help futureproof a facility for advanced technology.

October 12, 2023

Industry News

Walmart Building $350 Million Milk Processing Plant in Georgia

The Valdosta, Ga., dairy facility will provide milk throughout Georgia and neighboring states, serving more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in the region.

October 12, 2023

Home

Immerse Yourself in the Future Factory via Extended Reality

The Virtual Factory from tna solutions uses extended reality to help clients visualize their new plants. The technology was on demo at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

October 9, 2023

Industry News

Utz Brands Planning 650,000-Sq-Ft Pennsylvania Distribution Center

The new facility is a part of the company’s network optimization initiatives to support volume growth and reduce costs.

October 3, 2023

Home

Interchangeable Profiled Sleeves Mean No Need to Change Drum Motor

VDG’s new SSV-XP sanitary drum motors provided flexibility for food processing and handling conveyor applications.

September 27, 2023

Industry News

Lactalis Canada Investing in New Oshawa, Ont., Distribution Center

The facility, which will increase capacity and efficiency for Lactalis Canada’s supply chain network, will be designed with energy efficiency top of mind.

September 22, 2023

Industry News

Upside Foods Planning $140 Million Cultivated Meat Plant in Illinois

Designed to produce millions of pounds of cultivated meat products per year, the state-of-the-art plant will help Upside Foods expand its commercial offerings, increase scalability, and reduce production costs.

September 18, 2023

Industry News

Heineken Mexico Building $460 Million Brewery in Yucatán

The state-of-the-art brewery will incorporate features for sustainable brewing, with a focus on improved water processes, and the integration of circular economy practices.

September 15, 2023

Pumps/Valves

BlenZer Inline Blending System's Accu02 Feature Ensures Precise Deaeration

The patent pending Accu02 de-oxygenation system on BlenZer carbonated softdrink equipment ensures that not only is your product in spec during production, but that it stays that way long after it has been packaged, the company says.

September 13, 2023

Pumps/Valves

Slimline Pump is First High-Flow AODD Pump with CIP Credentials

Leighton Jones from Unibloc demonstrates the One-Nut disassembly on the company's Flotronic pump, now in a larger, 14-inch size.

September 12, 2023

Pumps/Valves

Unibloc Debuts Industry's Largest Hygienic Pump for Food Processing

The UltraLobe FoodFirst 700 Series is designed to do the work of two smaller pumps, freeing up space on the factory floor.

September 12, 2023

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Forecasting the Future of Food Processing Facility Drains

Vikiing Kristjansson from FoodSafe Drains details why robotics and UV cleaning will transform modern food plant drains.

September 11, 2023