Processing Equipment

Food lab makes its mark by providing process intelligence for processors

Cryogenic freezing and chilling can maintain product quality, increase yield, improve product handling, address food safety issues and reduce labor.

November 2, 2017

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Dry Processing

Morada Nut Company eliminates capacity constraints

Always focused on quality, the nut processor upgrades its inspection line to prevent walnuts from being damaged in any way.

October 31, 2017

Beverage

Winery photographs bring Four Winds brand to life

A rebrand for Four Winds Vineyard’s wine labels uses photos taken at the winery, depicting simple items—sheets, dandelions, and pinwheels among them—blowing in the wind.

October 28, 2017

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

PepsiCo bottler lightweights PET bottles

Blow molder control system supports lightweighting success, including this: a 2-L bottle for low-carbonation beverages that weighed 52 g now weighs just 46 g.

October 27, 2017

Software

Behind the code

QR codes help ensure transparency and better control over the production process and supply chain.

October 25, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Go with the flow

A pump upgrade helps a winery irrigate its fruit caps while providing gentle product handling, enhanced efficiency and labor savings.

October 25, 2017

Beverage

Nor-Cal Beverage Company overhauls its warehouse racking system

The new racking system helps the beverage manufacturer and co-packer maximize its storage space and improve productivity.

October 24, 2017

Bakery & Snack

Fashion, fun and entertainment inspire granola bite graphics

Nourish Snacks seeks to offer snacks that are nutritious and delicious; its new packaging uses bold colors and patterns to cue taste appeal and convey the snacks’ playful position

October 24, 2017

Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Fruitful endeavor

A digital sorter helps a Canadian cranberry processor enhance product quality, maximize yield and improve operational efficiency.

October 24, 2017

Regulatory

FDA launches web page dedicated to key FSMA compliance dates

The web pages for the two preventive controls rules – which had the first major compliance dates – have also been updated.

October 23, 2017

Beverage

Mountain Dew takes on AR zombies

Zombie walkers from AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ are unlocked through an augmented reality app tied to limited-edition cans and cartons of Mountain Dew.

October 21, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases guidances on animal food CGMPs and the FSMA ‘solely engaged’ exemptions

The guidance documents are intended for facilities that may be subject to the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule or the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule.

October 19, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Vacuum pump reduces energy consumption

Is easy to maintain

October 17, 2017