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Facilities Optimize Cost-Saving Sustainability With MnTAP | Digital Innovation Production Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

On this "Take Five" episode, editor Aaron Hand tackles how COVID-19 accelerated food and beverage producers digital transformation journeys. Melissa Griffen covers how an intern program's sustainable solutions drove cost saving for Minnesota companies.

April 9, 2021

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Processing Equipment

Expressed Juice's Landfill-Biodegradable Bottles Withstand HPP Pressure

Florida-based premium juice distributor finds the perfect mix of technology and shelf appeal with its biodegradable bottles.

January 21, 2021

Sustainability

MnTAP Identifies Sustainability Improvements for August Schell Brewing Co.

Intern program provides brewery with solutions to reduce wastewater and improve recycling efforts.

January 18, 2021

Pumps/Valves

The Beat of a Different Drum Motor

The drum motor has all drive components—electric motor, gear reducer, bearings—housed inside the drum, providing a safer, more sanitary design, and is capable of communicating with central plant control or other plant equipment.

December 22, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

Challenges Amid a Pandemic

COVID-19 is changing the way food and beverage manufacturers manage their cleaning processes and products, accounting for social distancing and increased sanitation requirements.

December 22, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

Remote Access Technologies Help Keep Food Sanitation Workers Safe

Cloud services, augmented and virtual reality, and videoconferencing applications are among the latest tools that suppliers are using to keep food and beverage workers safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 18, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

Paxton Products Targets Hard to Clean Cups and Trays

The Paxton Ionized Air Rinser Vac can remove dust and debris from inside or outside of container walls. Plus, a new Pouch Dryer removes water trapped in parts of the pouch that could damage secondary packaging.

November 10, 2020

Processing Equipment

Sales Spike for HPP Products During COVID-19 Pandemic

Consumers in quarantine are snapping up HPP food and beverages because they offer extended shelf life and food safety as they wait out the crisis.

June 18, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

Nebraska, Georgia, Kansas Have Largest Number of Meat Workers Infected by Virus

CDC statistics from April show Pennsylvania has the most plants affected by COVID-19, but Midwestern and Southern states are suffering the largest number of plant workers testing positive.

May 7, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

Anti-Microbial Surfaces Add a Level of Comfort

To maximize the benefits of anti-microbial flooring and surfaces, processors must consistently maintain them and keep them clean.

April 29, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

A Guide for the CIP Multiverse

The OpX CIP document is a treasure trove of information on CIP systems. It has documents, recommendations, and legacy knowledge in one place and guides users through a clear, stepwise process to ensure an effective CIP system.

April 13, 2020

Cleaning and Sanitation

COVID-19 Update: Worker Welfare, Hazard Pay, and Cleanliness

CPGs and OEMs alike are following strict social distancing, temperature testing, and other measures to keep personnel safe, but hazard pay is not widespread.

April 9, 2020

Processing Equipment

The Cool Factor: What to Look For in Efficient Freezing and Chilling Equipment

Industrial refrigeration achieves efficiency without sacrificing performance thanks to advances in automation, safety, and sustainability.

February 14, 2020