Jamie Valenti-JordanJamie Valenti-Jordan is Food Brand Program Manager at the Food Finance Institute. ControlsThrough the Line Podcast: Equipment Bid SelectionBefore attempting to source quotes to address project needs, ensure that all the relevant stakeholders are accounted for in the equipment need specification. Then split the requirements from the criteria for evaluation to make a list of absolute pass/fail requirements.October 1, 2025Dry ProcessingBatch to Continuous: Unloading Kinetics Impact Product QualityBy reviewing these sources of variability regularly and building systems to manage them, specifications can often be narrowed, leading to an ROI for the business.August 25, 2025Sterilization/PasteurizationThrough the Line Podcast: HPP for Extended Food Shelf LifeThis pasteurization method disrupts microbes through intense pressure, offering an alternative to traditional heat treatments for food safety and quality. The process leverages isostatic pressure to inactivate microbes by denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes, preserving the food's chemical composition and extending shelf life.August 20, 2025Sterilization/PasteurizationUnlocking Extended Shelf Life with High Pressure ProcessingThis nonthermal pasteurization method has revolutionized approaches to food safety and quality, offering a compelling alternative to traditional heat treatments.April 4, 2025HomeHow to Select Between Equipment BidsUsing an analytical approach that engages all stakeholders impacted by the decision can ensure the proper choice for a facility without the mistakes.February 24, 2025Facilities, Design & InfrastructureHow to Engineer a Production Line for Food Product AttributesMultiple factors go into creating a production line that produces food reliably, safely, and consistently to impact the bottom line.December 9, 2024Business DriversWhat Food Processors Need to Know about Co-manufacturingCompanies have a choice to manufacture their products in-house, or send that work to a co-manufacturer, but the determining factors can vary depending on a processor’s goals.October 9, 2024Page 1 of 1Top StoriesFacilities, Design & InfrastructureEnable Data Visibility for Water Reuse at Food and Dairy PlantsMore sensing on the plant floor and dedicated workforces are evaluating applications to reduce freshwater consumption and implement water recycling technologies to lower costs.Dry ProcessingProcessing News Roundup 10/17: Efficient Dry Processing, Hybrid Beef Mince, and AI’s Role in InspectionInspectionThe Real Role of AI in Food InspectionAutomation & Digital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: The Key to Effective Maintenance is DataSponsor ContentSanitary Drum Filling System for Viscous Food Products
