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Dry Processing Technology

Food-grade bulk bag filling system

April 7, 2021

Surge hopper allows for material to collect and flow through a metal detector, ensuring contaminant-free filling.

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Powerheater technology creates textured, fibrous analogues and meat products

April 6, 2021

PreciPak USA/Canada signed an exclusive distribution agreement to represent Danish Source Technology’s state-of-the-art Powerheater technology, and related equipment such as its FlexiCut patented technology and a line of infeed bins.

Factors to Consider When Selecting Canning Equipment

Flexibility, efficiency among top considerations for beverage canning equipment.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 23, 2021

As this segment grows, cannabis-infused beverage manufacturers will need filling equipment that will meet their needs for efficiency, speed and safety.

Flexibility Critical to Cannabis Food and Beverage Manufacturing Equipment

Manufacturers must work with OEMs to develop individualized solutions.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 23, 2021

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, notes in its report, "Cannabis Market Update: Unique Packaging Challenges for THC and CBD Products," manufacturers must work closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop solutions that suit their individual requirements.

ACS Laboratory Develops Potency Test for Delta-8, Delta-10-THC

Delta-8, Delta-10-THC are unregulated but in high demand.

March 22, 2021

ACS Laboratory's Potency 12 Test is an add-on to the full panel.

New Plant Products

Lube-free, wash down air hoists

March 12, 2021

Model TCW hoists have an unpainted compact and lightweight cast-aluminum body, zinc-plated corrosion-resistant load hooks, nickel-plated load chain, and stainless steel and bright chromate-coated components for wash-down applications.

New Plant Products

Robotic knife sharpening system

March 12, 2021

Automated ROBO-EDGE increases efficiency with processing by using minimal parts and durable, long-lasting materials.

New Plant Products

Vacuum bowl cutters

March 10, 2021

Hygienic Secure range has a knife cover strip that is self-adjusting and can be easily clipped in and out.

Dry Processing

Equipment upgrade helps almond processor achieve gentle conveying sans air

Hilltop Ranch installed a tubular drag cable conveyor system from Cablevey Conveyors to help process 50 million pounds of almonds annually

Sharon Spielman

February 3, 2021

When Hilltop Ranch, a family-owned almond processing corporation in Ballico, Calif., decided to overhaul its processing line, it had to find an efficient way to move the 50 million pounds of almonds processed annually to various points in its plant.

Gonzales California Del Monte Fresh Mann's Produce Processing Plant Fruits Vegetables

Del Monte's Mann Packing opens 130,000-square-foot produce processing plant in Gonzales, California

The Gonzales plant is Mann's fifth West Coast facility, fourth in California

January 14, 2021

Mann Packing, a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, has opened its new facility in Gonzales, California. Joining a lineup of California facilities in Salinas, Chualar, Delhi, and one in Yuma, Arizona, the new fifth facility will allow Mann Packing to grow its business, elevate its existing operations and provide an innovative new space to help the brand continue to meet consumer needs.