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NAMI video challenges water use in beef production

February 11, 2015

The newest video in the “Meat Mythcrusher” series from the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) addresses use of water in beef production.

Technology Sourcebook

Wastewater/process screen

January 14, 2015

Eliminating conventional trunnions and wheels, the Lyco Zero maintenance screen reduces blinding, water and chemicals used during cleaning processes and for industrial waste.

Tech Update: CIP

To higher levels of lean and clean

Jaan Koel

January 7, 2015

When it comes to cleaning food production equipment, it wasn’t that long ago the only option was taking the equipment apart piece by piece, scrubbing and flushing it with chemicals and water inside and out before putting it back together again for the next run.

Regulatory Watch

Ag groups opposed to expanding EPA's control of waterways

January 7, 2015

A coalition of business and agriculture groups has lined up in opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule that would expand federal jurisdiction over American waterways.

Sustainable Processor of the Year

Sustainable processor of the year: Smithfield foods embraces environmental stewardship

Wayne Labs

November 5, 2014

In the past, Food Engineering’s Sustainable Plant of the Year story has focused on a single plant at one geographic location that has made significant strides in sustainability.

Technology Sourcebook

Plugs and connectors

October 7, 2014

Legrand, Pass & Seymour rubber and watertight plugs and connectors are designed for highly corrosive and wet industrial locations, such as food and beverage processing, water and wastewater, warehousing and refrigeration facilities.

Field Reports

Beer brewing company brews steam in minutes

This craft brewer chose efficient state-of-the-art boilers that produce steam and hot water on demand, saving energy.

October 7, 2014

Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT makes an array of year-round and seasonal beers, including Road 2 Ruin, Workers Comp Saison, Igor’s Dream and No Limits Hefeweizen.

Technology Sourcebook

Totalizing water meters

September 5, 2014

Available for pipe sizes from 3/4 to 2 in., Clark dry dial-type, multi-jet totalizing water meters have a maximum operating temperature of 122°F and a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi.

Technology Sourcebook

Low-water cutoff devices

September 5, 2014

Providing protection for boilers and steam generators, Gems LWC-700/720/800 Series low-water cutoff devices offer a variety of configurations and functions.

PepsiCo unveils new water-modeling tool

Jeremy Gerrard

September 3, 2014

In a partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), PepsiCo unveiled a new data management and modeling tool, named Hydro-BID, that estimates the availability of freshwater in water-scarce regions throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).