Food Engineering back issues from September 2006:
Actions speak much louder than buzzwords.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(act of innovation truly affects profit and loss)
Sep 01, 2006; ... Innovation may be the most overused descriptor in the food industry today, but unlike the buzzwords that have come, gone and unfortunately remain, it still has real meaning. While phrases like paradigm shift or bandwidth make many people roll their eyes, the act of innovation ...
Calendar.(Conferences and conventions)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2006 ... OCTOBER 2006 4-6 AMI Innovation Showcase and Convention, Hollywood, FL; American Meat Institute; 703-934-4700; lquartuccio@meatami.com. 7-11 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention, Orlando, FL; National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association; 717-657-8601; ...
Unilever North American Ice Cream.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Unilever North American Ice Cream is investing $7 million ...
Coca-Cola North America.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(building a new wastewater treatment facility )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Coca-Cola North America is building a new wastewater treatment facility in Kapolei, HI, that will ...
Paris-based Danone is investing $66 million over three years.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Paris-based Danone is investing $66 million over three years to increase ...
Nestle.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(build a factory and distribution center)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Nestle selected a DO-acre site in Anderson, IN, to build a $359 million, 880,000-sq.-ft. factory and distribution center ....
Dakota Provisions.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(new turkey processing plant in Huron)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Dakota Provisions opened its new turkey processing plant in Huron, SD, in the spring ....
A&B Process Systems recently opened a test center in Stratford, WI, to help food and beverage companies implement new processing technologies.(PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... A&B Process Systems recently opened a test center in Stratford, WI, to help food and beverage companies implement new processing technologies. Manufacturers can conduct trials using their recipes and ...
Plant floor cost cutting via wireless.(MANUFACTURING NEWS)(Wireless technology)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Wireless technology, the networking backbone in homes and offices around the world, is about to see widespread adoption where it will have a profound impact: on the plant floor and out in the field. The wireless market was $325.7 million in 2005 and is forecasted to be more than $1 billion ...
National Uniformity debate goes on.(REGULATORY WATCH)(National Uniformity for Food Act)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Consumer advocates and a recently retired FDA official lined up against the proposed National Uniformity for Food Act at a late July Congressional hearing. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions heard from former FDA employee William Hubbard, who praised the current ...
General Mills.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2006 ... General Mills announced a new organizational structure for its senior management team. Ken Powell was elected president and chief operating officer and became a member of the company's board of directors. Jim Lawrence was named vice chairman of General Mills and continues to serve as the ...
Acme-Hardesty Co.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Ira Katuran was named director of sourcing for Acme-Hardesty Co., a value-added ...
Food Marketing Institute.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(appointed Jim Kendzel as managing director)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Food Marketing Institute appointed Jim Kendzel as managing director of the Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI. Kendzel ...
Kraft Foods.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Singapore Economic Development Board)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Kraft Foods received the International Headquarters Award from the Singapore Economic Development Board. Kraft's Singapore ...
BE&K Construction Co.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Thomas Vaughn was named as a president)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Thomas Vaughn was named president of BE&K Construction Co., an engineering, construction and maintenance firm serving the food processing industry. Vaughn is ...
The American Beverage Association and the International Dairy Foods Association agreed to take an active role in endorsing and participating in each other's trade shows.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)(Worldwide Food Expo)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The American Beverage Association and the International Dairy Foods Association agreed to take an active role in endorsing and ...
Decas Cranberry Sales.(INDUSTRY & PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Decas Cranberry Sales, a provider of cranberry-based ...
Peanut butter goes portable.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)(introduced its creamy Jif To Go peanut butter )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006; ... In a switch to PET from glass offering "choosy Moms" a portable healthy snack, the J.M. Smucker Co. introduced its creamy Jif To Go peanut butter spread in 2.25-oz., single-serve cups for snacking on the go. Serving suggestions include using the portion-controlled peanut butter as a ...
Beverage packages take home top DuPont awards.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)(Achievements and awards)
Sep 01, 2006; ... Innovation abounds in the beverage packaging sector where competition among brands in all beverage categories is so fierce that packaging must play a major marketing and selling role. This was evident in the 2006 DuPont Awards Competition where an aseptic transparent stand-up pouch and a ...
Self-venting microwavable trays speed cooking.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)
Sep 01, 2006; ... As food processors offer more healthy fare, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., Coral Gables, FL, introduced its line of microwavable vegetables as a convenient way to serve steamed vegetables. The vegetables are packed in 5-oz.and 6-oz.-single serving trays as well as a 12-oz. family-size ...
Plastic container replaces metal can.(Food Packaging Materials & Containers)(Packaging Company to design an innovative plastic can)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006; ... After determining that safety, ease of use, and convenient storage were the top priorities for its customers, privately owned food service company Basic American Foods asked York, PA-based Graham Packaging Company to design an innovative plastic can for its WHIPP brand of potato granules, ...
New panel-less plastic retort bottle.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(retort sterilization process)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Sonoco developed a new panel-less retort bottle that is suitable for shelf-stable low-acid, dairy-based beverages and ready-to-drink coffees. The retort bottle protects the product inside from oxygen, can withstand the retort sterilization process without the internal panels or ribs found ...
Temperature-buffering label.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(Alliances and partnerships)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... In collaboration with label producer Smyth Companies, Outlast Technologies, Inc. has developed a new temperature-buffering label called the Cold Wrap. This new label deflects heat from consumers' hands to keep beverages colder, longer. A 360-degree wrap with a tactile finish, the label's ...
PET bottles offer improved strength, denser pack format.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(polyethylene terephthalate)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Amcor PET Packaging introduced a family of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers called the QuadPlus and QuadMax3 that are said to offer improved strength for hot-fill beverage applications. Amcor claims the QuadPlus bottles are a more rigid, stronger alternative for 46-,48- and ...
Biodegradable convenient packs.(Eye on: MATERIALS, CONTAINERS AND FITMENTS)(RPC Bebo UK )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... RPC Bebo UK launched a new range of convenient food packs manufactured from biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA), a corn-based polymer made by US-based NatureWorks LLC. PLA is said to degrade under commercial composting conditions in 75 to 80 days. The packs are available in three ...
Form fits function: the old biology axiom is an apt description of successful food and beverage plant construction. The form of a plant, from its floor to its equipment, will dictate how well, and safely, the plant functions.(FOOD SAFETY)(Plants must have floors with drains that can handle both food waste and water)
Sep 01, 2006; ... Choosing to build a new plant rather than renovate or expand an existing one is based on any number of necessary functions. The existing facility may be outdated and operating costs excessive. Or, a new location may offer advantages such as reduced labor costs, lower taxes, improved access ...
Basket filter.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Hayward offers a 4-in. Eastar Clear Polyester Basket Strainer, along with its existing lineup of 1/2-in. to 2-in. sizes. Suitable for straining applications in corrosive or ultrapure service, the model removes unwanted dirt and debris particles as the process media passes through a ...
Hand hygiene system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Gojo's Hygiene Management System, a complete hand hygiene program for the food processing industry, includes easy-to-understand labeling that tells employees when and how to use Gojo's E-rated products. The visual cues make all E-rated products recognizable to employees, customers and ...
Antimicrobial compound.(Environmental Protection Agency)(use in food and water contact applications)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The EPA approved AgION Technologies' Silver Antimicrobial Type AK for food and water contact. The 5% reservoir of silver found in Type AK in combination with a permissible loading of 5% is the strongest concentration of silver available on the US market for use in food and ...
Microfiltration system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Koch Membrane Systems' Winefilter WF-3 Crossflow Microfiltration System for small- to medium-sized wineries is designed to provide a single filtration step from fermentation to bottle. It uses a microporous hollow fiber membrane that does not require periodic backflushing. A nitrogen ...
Salmonella test.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Assurance GDS for Salmonella is the first commercially available DNA-based detection method to provide Salmonella results in as few as 20 hours, says BioControl Systems, the manufacturer. It offers accuracy in the form of multiple layers of specificity including immunomagnetic separation, ...
Conveyor belt.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(heavy-duty conveyor belt )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Ashworth's Omni-Pro 120 heavy-duty conveyor belt uses new design techniques to boost belt strength, minimize system wear and extend service life. The heavy-duty protective links combined with stainless steel rods make the belt a strong, reliable spiral and turn-curve belt. By employing ...
Push button enclosures.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... For applications that require increased visibility of push button stations for e-stop applications, Allen-Bradley offers 800H push button plastic enclosures. The yellow, 30.5 mm enclosures are an addition to the company's line of definite-purpose style enclosures. The bright color is ...
Liquid sanitizer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The activated peroxygen formula in SaniDate 5.0 liquid sanitizer for the post-harvest market is labeled for a range of diseases including human health pathogens such as E. colI, Listeria and Salmonella, says BioSafe, the manufacturer. Designed for food contact surfaces and equipment, the ...
Aqueous cleaning products.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(concentrated neutral cleaner )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... NSF International approved and registered Micro-90 concentrated cleaning solution, Surface-Cleanse/930 concentrated neutral cleaner and Zymit low-foam enzyme cleaner from International Products Corp. for use as A1, general cleaners on all surfaces and equipment in and around food ...
Microbial analyzer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Chemunex BactiFlow ALS is an automated labeling system that combines speed and sensitivy in a real-time microbial analyzer. The unit uses digital flow cytometry to analyze a range of filterable and ...
Vortex shedding flowmeters.(Universal Flow Monitors have stainless steel bodies for food manufacturing and processing)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... CoolPoint vortex shedding flowmeters from Universal Flow Monitors have stainless steel bodies for food manufacturing and processing. Offered in 316SS construction for corrosion resistance in measuring and monitoring chill water flow, peeling water and wash water flow, they can be equipped ...
Cartridge filters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Airlanco E-86 Series cartridge filters are 8.6-in. diameter spun-bonded polyester filter cartridges that are washable and replaceable. Cleaning is performed by a pulse-jet system augmented by venturi intake ports that draw in surrounding air to increase the ...
Water-based pesticide.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide for ant and roach)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... BASF's Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide for ant and roach control is available for food handling applications. The water-based formulation features a low chemical concentration that is ...
Stainless steel panels.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... For bottling and food processing industries, B&R offers a universal and scalable line of stainless steel panels. The line includes PC-based displays with touch screen and keyboards, operator panels with simple text displays and thin clients for ...
Bulk bag unloader.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Unlike fixed-frame unloaders that require headroom above the top of the frame to clear the load-backrest of a forklift, the Split Frame Unloader from Flexicon allows the upper frame to be forklifted onto the plant floor, loaded with a bulk bag and then forklifted back onto the subframe ...
Row distribution system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Campbell Wrapper's row distribution system automatically distributes up to several thousand products per minute to various individual wrapping machines. Lift, staging and transfer conveyors distribute rows of product to each module of the system. Each wrapper module includes ...
Dust collection.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The SDC Series of compact shaker-style dust collectors capture and filter airborne pollutants in intermittent-duty processes while occupying minimal floor space. The shaker system provides energy savings by self-cleaning ...
Air and gas filters.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Balston SS Industrial Environment Coalescing Filters for compressed air and gas perform in harsh environments and aggressive conditions, says Parker Hannifin, the manufacturer. Suitable for food processing and packaging plants, ...
Booster compressors.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Kaeser Compressors' booster compressors provide pressures to 650 psig and flows to 685 cfm fad. The company says the compressors boost existing plant pressure while eliminating the need for separate high-pressure systems. Mounted on heavy-gauge base plates with anti-vibration pads, the ...
Triple-shaft mixer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Triple-Shaft Mixer from Charles Ross & Son is now available with an explosion-proof control panel. The model is completely enclosed and all components are shrouded for safety. Included as standard features are many components that were once offered as options, including reverse ...
Actuator system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Ternary, an all-in-one linear system from alpha, merges mechanics with intelligence, integrating electronics, precision mechanics, feedback, control and software. The linear actuator is suitable in situations where a pneumatic cylinder isn't enough and a servo is too expensive and ...
Electromagnetic flowmeter.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(measuring conductive liquids)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Designed for measuring conductive liquids with no pressure loss, Omega's FMG600 Series electromagnetic flowmeters have no moving parts and a PTFE lining. They can handle applications involving wastewater, pulp, food and slurries. Standard outputs include ...
Multi-knife granulator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)(cutting rotor equipped with a multitude of knives )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Herbold multi-knife granulator SMF 500/1000 is composed of a cutting rotor equipped with a multitude of knives (16 or 24 rows). These rotor knives work against stator knives placed in the machine housing. The ...
Cooking bag.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Flavorseal cooking bags from Carroll Manufacturing have angle-sealed handles and are suitable for cook-chill applications such as soups and sauces, as well as bone-in meat products and for sauce with meat products. The bags feature multi-layer construction and are designed for ...
Level switches.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Resonator line of vibrating liquid level switches from K-Tek was created for use in high-viscosity environments to 20,000 cP. The family includes the RSSO vibrating liquid level switch and the RS85 multi-option vibrating liquid level switch. Both ...
Integral transmitter.(next generation MVD technology)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Emerson Process Management's model 24005 transmitter with next generation MVD technology is an integral transmitter for the MicroMotion Elite coriolis meter. It expands Elite meter installation options to include integral mounting or remote mounting in ...
Barrier film casings.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Vector Casings are used in the meat, poultry and dairy processinq industries to help ensure predictable yields. The casings feature a unique barrier-film structure that improves quality and freshness while extending shelf life, says the company. A special cling level is available for ...
Filling machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Models SP-64 and SP-160 are used over vertical form fill seal machines and feature a long-reach positive shut off spout with an adjustable blow-off feature to maintain a clean seal zone and accurate fills, says Hinds Bock, the manufacturer. The fillers are used over horizontal vacuum ...
pH measurement.(electrode signal to be corrected for temperature effects)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Mettler Toldeo's S20FB pH Kit for the food and beverage industry combines the $20 SevenEasy pH meter, InLab 425 pH electrode and all necessary cables and buffer standards for running samples. The meter features an intuitive ...
Rupture panel.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... OSECO's (Oklahoma Safety Equipment Co.) MVRB (Metal Vent Reverse Buckling) rupture panel is designed to protect dust collectors, conveyor systems and dryers requiring precise overpressure protection. The smooth surface of the MVRB prevents product buildup and contamination, making the ...
Rotary valves.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Omnifit's custom-designed rotary valves, available from Bio-Chem, help with high viscosity fluid transfer. The 1-mm bore rotary valve offers a stainless steel rotor for torsion strength, a Tefzel liner for chemical inertness and a PEEK body for rigidity. The shape of the rotor is profiled ...
Water temperature mixers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Armstrong Hot Water Group offers a line of water temperature mixing and steam/water mixing units called the MegaMix. The unit includes a three-port mixing valve, an electronic actuator and an integrated temperature probe. This combination yields a stand-alone, out-of-the-box water ...
Ground meat system.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Designed for high-speed operation of up to 128 1-lb. portions per minute, the Risco RS915 ground meat system includes the Risco RS71 in-line grinder, the RS503 vacuum stuffer and the RS915 portioner. The system can be adjusted for accurate portion control ranging from 0.2 oz. to 66 lbs ....
Label printer-applicator.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Weber Marking System's Model 5200 corner-wrap label printer-applicator combines high-quality label printing with a label applicator. In addition to offering a selection of print engines that address ...
Tape sealer.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... ABC Model 136 tape sealer is 6 ft. long and provides reliable 25-case-per-minute operation. The heavy-gauge frame is made of stainless steel with solid, box-style construction, welded and bolted for maximum strength. Clear, electrically interlocked sliding doors provide complete ...
Take-up frames.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Dodge Ultra Kleen wide slot take-up frame from Rockwell Automation is designed to withstand harsh washdown environments. The corrosion resistant take-up frame, constructed of 304 stainless steel, offers protection against chemicals used for sanitation and is suitable ...
Liquid mixing machine.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The ARDE Production Model D-6000 Dispershear is designed to meter a controlled feed of solid powders into a measured flow rate of liquid to produce a completely mixed dispersion with a residence time of 0.2 seconds. This complete dispersion is effective on carborners, natural gum ...
Connectionless steamers.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Groen Vortex connectionless electric steamers provide energy savings for small and medium sized operations with demands for bulk steaming applications. The steamers are available in three and six-pan electric units and operate without a boiler, therefore eliminating the need to delime the ...
Portable UVC unit.(TECHNOLOGY SOURCEBOOK: Focus on on Filtration, Washing and Sanitizing Equipment)
Sep 01, 2006 ... This mobile decontamination unit equipped with high output UVC technology from Steril-Aire decontaminates surfaces infested with mold, viruses and bacteria. The user wheels the In-Room Decontamination sys tern into the area, leaves the room and turns the unit on remotely, allowing the ...