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When Minute Rice Takes Too Long
February 11, 2010 3:31 am | Videos | CommentsAgricultural scientists in India say they have developed a variety of rice that requires no cooking and can be eaten simply after being soaked in water.
FDA Changes Opinion On BPA Safety
February 11, 2010 3:27 am | Videos | CommentsThe Food and Drug Administration is now warning consumers to limit exposure to BPA, commonly found in canned foods.
Submersible Miniature Load Cell
February 10, 2010 9:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe model LSB210 is a Submersible Jr. S-Beam Load Cell used in applications where protection from liquids is required. The unit has a thickness of 0.25 inch and low profile height of 0.75 inch. The load cell has a high accuracy with a deflection of 0.005” nominal and an operating temperature of -60° F to 200° F.
Mixers and Blenders
February 10, 2010 9:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Gardner Mixers and Blenders feature the Easy-Clean Cantilever Shaft, which eliminates one set of bearings and seals at the non-drive end of the shaft. This, along with the full diameter hinged and safety, interlocked door significantly improves access for cleaning and hygiene. The completely contained mixing media provides an ideal environment for dry, semi-dry or moist powder applications.
High-Volume Peristaltic Metering Pump
February 10, 2010 9:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe benefits of the FLEX-PRO® A4 high-volume peristaltic pump include: Does not have valves that can clog. Outputs to 171 GPH/648 LPH. 2500:1 turndown ratio and continuous feed. Output Pressure ratings to 125 psi/8.6 Bar. Pump Tubes in Norprene or Tygothane meet FDA criteria for food.
Black Market Candy
February 10, 2010 8:37 am | by Karen Langhauser, Editor-in-chief | Articles | CommentsWhen associate editor Krystal Gabert sent me a recent New York Times article about Obama's proposed federal ban on junk food in schools, particularly snacks offered in vending machines, I thought for sure it would be another "evil food processors are making children fat" story.
The Private Brand Revolution
February 10, 2010 6:51 am | by George Young, Founding Partner, Kalypso | Articles | CommentsIt’s no secret: the buzz surrounding the trajectory of private, or own, brands has reached a fever pitch. With the growth rate outpacing national brands year over year, the private brand revolution is not only changing how consumers shop, but how retailers stock their shelves.
New Technology Helps Manage Energy Costs
February 10, 2010 3:45 am | Articles | CommentsApplication of Nansulate® High Heat on factory heat exchanger to reduce energy use and increase longevity of equipment. Rising energy costs are a huge motivator for any manufacturer to find ways to increase energy efficiency in their processes and plants.
Bitter Sweets: Swiss Chocolate Industry In Slump
February 10, 2010 3:41 am | News | CommentsGENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's fabled chocolate industry has had a bitter year. Industry group Chocosuisse said Wednesday that sales fell 6.4 percent in 2009 as warm temperatures and the economic downturn dampened consumers' taste for the sweet stuff. Chocosuisse said customers also chose cheaper chocolate over high-quality brands.
Portable & Fixed Mount Mixers
February 9, 2010 11:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsPortable & fixed mount mixers
Miniature Batch Mixer
February 9, 2010 11:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsMinature batch mixer
Fluidizing Paddle Blender
February 9, 2010 11:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsFluidizing paddle blender
Powder Injection System
February 9, 2010 11:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsPowder injection system
Your Baby Is Ugly
February 9, 2010 11:34 am | by Karen Langhauser, Editor-in-Chief | Articles | CommentsYou've probably all seen the Domino's Pizza® ads at this point. Basically, Domino's pizza tasted terrible; customers complained. Remarkably, Domino's took the criticism to heart, and reinvented its core product, launching a brand new pizza that claims to have crispier crust, tastier sauce, and better (read: real) cheese.
Preemptive Disaster Planning
February 9, 2010 11:33 am | by Allen Melton and Jason Trahan | Articles | CommentsHow would your company respond if your manufacturing plant were flooded? Or hit by a tornado? Or damaged by fire? Your likely response would be to discuss your company's business continuity plan (BCP) for these events … but what about the financial recovery?
Disaster Planning & Response for Food Processors
February 9, 2010 11:33 am | by Wayne Yon, Stephen Blackwell, Daniel Coto & Melvin N. Kramer, EHA Consulting Group, Inc. | Articles | CommentsDisaster: the word alone congers images of your facility in the worst possible condition; people not understanding what happened, not knowing how to respond to the event or what to tell the media, if anything, and more. But it doesn't have to be that way if you have an emergency plan in place. What is an emergency versus a disaster? By definition, a disaster is any event causing great harm or damage, a catastrophe; while an emergency is an occurrence demanding immediate actions.
Finding Their Comfort Zone
February 9, 2010 11:33 am | by Jeff Reinke, Editorial Director | Articles | CommentsAt least that's what Fort Wayne, IN-based Ellison Bakery is hoping after unveiling the first line of cookies to ever carry the 65-year-old bakery's name. The introduction of their Super-Moist line this past summer represents just one of many key decisions the company has made in transforming from humble beginnings in a two-car garage to a 120,000-square-foot operation.
