Natural disasters, unexpected requirement changes, limited resources, technological problems, and other events you could never see coming. All these threaten your supply chain and food processing equipment. And when you’re dealing with something has fragile as food, supply chain disruptions and mistakes can affect people’s health and safety. So, what can plant managers do to […]
Healthcare spending is estimated to increase 5.5% annually, hitting $5.7 trillion by 2026. What’s more, prescription drug spending is expected to rise 6.3% per year over the next decade. One thing is for sure: the pharmaceutical industry is booming. This rapid growth is a tough pill to swallow for pharmaceutical manufacturers who have to worry […]
What if you could identify a part of your equipment that needs maintenance or replacing before it actually breaks and disrupts the rest of your supply chain? Or what if you could quickly and easily collect your data, saving you hundreds of hours that could now be spent on smarter analyses and more strategic operating […]
2018 is shaping up to be a very busy year for the food processing industry. In fact, the first two months of the year have been jam-packed with food industry trade shows like the International Production & Processing Exhibition in Atlanta, GA and the Food Processing Expo in Sacramento, CA. If you missed these events […]
Ultra high temperature pasteurization, sometimes referred to as HST pasteurization or ultra-pasteurization, is a process in which milk or other dairy products are heated to 280 degrees Fahrenheit for a brief time—just two seconds—and then quickly cooled back down. In this post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of UHT pasteurization in comparison to high […]
Whether your food processing plant is old or brand new, investing in a facility assessment could offer many benefits, including improving food processing efficiency, reducing operating costs, boosting ROI and more. In this post we’ll answer three common questions about food processing facility assessments. 1. What is a food processing facility assessment? 2. How can […]
If you’re ready to add a new piece of food processing equipment to your production facility, or it’s time to renovate your operations, there are many sanity standards and food safety considerations you’ll need to address to protect the integrity of your product and the safety of your personnel. To upgrade your industrial food processing […]
Food and beverage manufacturers need to keep up with changing industry trends to stay competitive in 2018 and beyond. Here are three big food and beverage industry trends to pay attention to this year: 1. Continued shift toward natural ingredients away from artificial additives and dyes 2. Emphasis on non-dairy and dairy alternatives 3. Increasing […]
The way your product looks on the shelf has a direct impact on your sales. Here are three simple, effective tips for using food and beverage packaging to incite customers to try your product: 1. Keep your food and beverage packaging simple 2. Keep your packaging honest 3. Keep your ideal customer in mind In […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for small scale dairy equipment or high-volume milk processing equipment—you always want to make sure to ask the right questions before the purchase is finalized. That’s especially true when you’re looking for used dairy tanks and equipment. So, what should you be thinking about when making your decision? Sure, […]
Move over Kentucky, Tennessee officially has its own whiskey trail. With 39 craft distilleries in Tennessee (and counting), the state’s spirit industry is experiencing a craft-beer-like boom. And, it’s not just in Tennessee, either. Craft whiskey, vodka, rum and other spirits are quickly converting beer snobs and gobbling up market share across the country. So, […]
Stainless steel tanks. Centrifugal pumps. Filling and packaging machines. Heat exchangers. What do these types of food processing equipment have in common? They’re all susceptible to normal wear and tear. Some wear is cosmetic and doesn’t affect performance or the integrity of your product. Other wear, however, can be an early warning sign of equipment […]
Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems in the food industry can reduce the time it takes to sanitize your processing equipment, such as food-grade stainless steel tanks and positive displacement pumps. This means less manual labor for you and your staff which gives everyone time back in their day to focus on other important tasks. Who doesn’t like the […]
So, you’ve just landed a private label or contract manufacturing account for a new client who wants to ramp up quickly. Or, maybe you’re a local craft beer or specialty food company who produces its own products. Either way, when business starts booming, you need to be able to answer the call or risk opportunity […]
A cow that is milking can eat about 100 pounds of feed each day. That adds up. So, if you run a dairy farm, you obviously want to get as much milk as possible out of your feed costs. In this post, we’ll share three tips for helping your dairy cows meet or exceed the […]
Guess how many breweries and brewpubs are currently active in Tennessee alone? Go ahead, guess. The answer? There are 76 of ‘em. That’s almost one craft brewery for each of Tennessee’s 96 counties. Heck, in 2016 alone, at least 11 microbreweries opened their doors in our state. So, to say there is a craft beer […]
Whether you operate a dairy farm, a dairy processing plant or you have a hand in both ends of the milk production spectrum, people in the dairy industry have a lot to juggle. From low milk prices and rising feed costs to veterinary expenses and maintaining the pregnancy rate, profitable milk production depends on a […]
When you need to replace a heat exchanger or add an additional unit to your line, time is of the essence. Buying a brand new heat exchanger is one option, but depending on your situation, it may not be the best choice. A reconditioned heat exchanger could save you some money, and it could also […]
When your company lands an order with a national big box retailer, you might need to ramp up production faster than you can realistically manage without making additions to your line. Problem is, adding new pumps, tanks, heat exchangers or filling machines doesn’t just require money – it requires time. And time is something you […]
Peanut butter. Jellies and jams. Salsa. Latex paints. These are thick, highly viscous products that can put your equipment under heavy load. If your company relies on positive displacement pumps to push high-viscosity products like these from one storage tank to another, you can’t afford to take unnecessary chances with flimsy equipment that isn’t up […]
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