Food Engineering articles from June 2001

Food Engineering archives from June 2001

Become a contender.
June 1, 2001... NEARLY 20 YEARS AGO, FOOD ENGINEERING launched an annual awards competition to honor outstanding process and facility design in the food plant environment. The thinking was simply this: We learn best by observing what is good. And what better...

Plant Openings & Expansions.
June 1, 2001... San Diego-based SureBeam Corp., is constructing its third e-beam service center near Los Angeles. Scheduled to open by the end of 2001 with an annual processing capacity in excess of 250 million pounds, the service center will process meat and...

Correction.
June 1, 2001... The Haskell Co. was inadvertently not credited as the A/E for the following entries from the 2001 Construction Survey (4/01). FE regrets the error. Baby Food: Gerber, Fremont, MI, modification. Bakery and Bakery Snack: Holsum CDF,...

NCBA spreading the word on FMD, BSE.
June 1, 2001... The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is distributing an informational document on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) -- also known as Mad Cow Disease -- to give producers a better understanding...

Fisher-Rosemount.
June 1, 2001... Reflecting its expansion into industry-specific engineering, consulting and project management services, Fisher-Rosemount is changing its name to Emerson Process Management, The company's expanded services and solutions offering complements...

Shambaugh & Son.
June 1, 2001... From beginnings in 1926, Shambaugh & Son has matured into a customer-driven, single-source, self-perform engineering and construction firm servicing a wide range of industries. Today, Shambaugh is the largest contractor of its type in Indiana...

Environmental Resources Management (ERM).
June 1, 2001... Paul H. Woodruff, who founded Environmental Resources Management (ERM) 24 years ago, announced his retirement as of April 1. He had served as the ERM Group chief executive officer from its founding until January 1, 2000. Since that time he has...

GEA Evaporation Technologies, LLC.
June 1, 2001... Columbia, Md.-based GEA Evaporation Technologies, LLC annouced the appointment of Eric Bryars as president of the company. Bryars has worked for GEA Niro for the past 15 years, serving Niro Inc. in the U.S. and then in Singapore. Under his...

Hershey Foods Corp.
June 1, 2001... William F. Christ, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Hershey Foods Corp., announced that Richard E. Bentz has been named vice president, business process operations-analysis & planning. Bentz, a 26-year employee with Hershey...

USDA to improve labeling compliance for meat, poultry.
June 1, 2001... The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to improve nutrition labeling compliance for meat and poultry products and is seeking additional comments to ensure the final rule provides consumers with accurate information. "The proposed rule...

Veneman requests $72 billion for USDA.
June 1, 2001... United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Ann Veneman has requested $72 billion from the Senate Appropriations Committee to fund the department's ongoing programs in fiscal 2002. The amount represents an $883 million increase...

Corrections to meat/poultry rule.
June 1, 2001... THE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE (FSIS) has issued a correction to the final rule on "Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry Products; Poultry Chilling Requirements." Originally published in the Jan. 9 Federal Register, the final rule...

IAFIS releases 2000 Capital Equipment & Supplies Study.
June 1, 2001... The International Association of Food Industry Suppliers has released its 2000 edition of the Capital Equipment & Supplies Study, an annual research study intended to provide insights into processor attitudes, practices and purchasing...

FDA keeps health info from public, GMA tells Congress.
June 1, 2001... U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) POLICIES make it difficult for the food and beverage industry to advise consumers of important health information, says Lisa Katic, director of scientific and nutrition policy for the Grocery...

FDA urged to require testing methods for biotech crops.
June 1, 2001... The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require that testing methods be put in place before new biotech crops are released into the marketplace. In written comments to FDA, GMA said it...

Bullish forecast for scavengers.
June 1, 2001... Oxygen barriers and scavengers will drive plastic packaging's growth DESPITE RECENT SETBACKS IN THE QUEST FOlk plastic packaging's holy grail -- beer in plastic bottles -- the outlook for this application remains strong, particularly when...

Slowing economy impacts packaging-equipment sales.
June 1, 2001... CAPITAL SPENDING FOR PACKAGING machinery will take a hit this year, according to the fourth annual purchasing plan study by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, though food companies are cited as one of the stronger buyer...

The last straw in drinking water.
June 1, 2001... The venerable Tetra Brik will begin turning up this summer in a new application in supermarket aisles. AMS Beverage, a Chicago start-up firm, introduced WaterBox brand spring water in an aseptic box with a straw for children 3 to 6 years old at...

Manufaturers push for speedier labeling policies.
June 1, 2001... NFPA charges that FDA is excluding as many nutritional claims as possible FOOD MANUFACTURERS ARE PUSHING CONgress for faster implementation of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's new health claims and irradiation labeling policies, seen as...

Conical mill boosts throughput, reduces wear.
June 1, 2001... The system generates low heat, thus minimizing degradation to heat-sensitive products GOLD COAST INGREDIENTS, A FLAVOR MANUFACTURER in Commerce, Cal., installed a Quadro Comil conical screen mill in May, 2000, to boost throughput and...

Keep it simple.
June 1, 2001... Ammonia chiller eliminates glycol chilling and uses direct expansion ammonia as the cooling medium. THERE'S NOTHING SIMPLE ABOUT the frozen orange juice/concentrate market. Fluctuating wholesale prices always make profitability...

New Plant of the Year: Mother Parkers U.S. Coffee Plant.
June 1, 2001... Canadian company starts up highly-automated new plant to roast, grind, blend and package private-label coffee products at an annual capacity of 20 million lbs. It wasn't until the early '90s that Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, Inc., Canada's...

How Emmpak Manages HACCP.
June 1, 2001... This Milwaukee meat processor proves HACCP documentation requirements need not deter food safety initiatives. HACCP IS THE SAFETY PROGRAM MANY FOOD processors love to hate. And with regulators and customers pressuring food companies to...

Out with the Old ... and in with new nonthermal processing technologies for the food and beverages industry.
June 1, 2001... Preservation, not preparation, is the basic reason food processors precook the products they sell, and nothing preserves and protects food from Clostridium botulinum like a high, hot cooking flame. Until now. A host of nonthermal processes are...

20/20 vision.
June 1, 2001... Newer generations of vision systems and other machine imaging technology are being customized to address the unique challenges posed by food processing. Suppose that you've engineered a processing line for a cheese and cracker snack that...

Sealless Mag-Drive Pump.
June 1, 2001... The Texel MTA Series pump is constructed with a minimum number of wetted components thus simplifying installation, disassembly and routine maintenance, A standard non-rotating silicon carbide shaft supports a fully encapsulated magnet and...

Universal II pumps.
June 1, 2001... The Universal II Series includes seven models that are rated for 300 psi or more. Three models have a maximum rating between 450 and 500 psi, giving processors another option where traditionally high-pressure plunger pumps were required. The...

Mix proof valve.
June 1, 2001... SUDMO offers the most widely used PMO mix proof valve in the food and dairy industries. Some of the many applications that utilize PMO mix proof valves include milk receiving, HTST discharge manifolds, filler supply manifolds, cheese vat...

Mechanical seal extends life of progressing cavity pumps.
June 1, 2001... Augmented with a patented mechanical drive mechanism, the MECO-DR seal fixtures sacrificial polymer stators against stainless-steel rotors, and uses a water quench and pneumatic adjustment. The drive mechanism enables the double-seal faces to...

Guide to Industrial Pumps.
June 1, 2001... This four-color, 92-page guide provides detailed company, product, and application information, as well as a product selection guide. Nine Hydra-cell industrial pump models are featured, as well as a complete line of pressure regulating valves...

New website.
June 1, 2001... Red Valve has launched a completely new website, www.redvalve.com. To better serve its customers, Red Valve has added complete product descriptions, available applications and numerous user success stories to its easy-to-navigate site. Log on...

Positive displacement pump.
June 1, 2001... The heavy-duty FKL positive displacement pump has a patented rotor design that allows for higher flow rates (.05 to 2.24 gal/rev) and operating pressures up to 300 psi. Built with close rotor to housing clearances, it allows for gentle product...

Vertical ball valve.
June 1, 2001... The Type 343 Ball Valve features 3-way true union design in PVC with a large diameter size range from 2 1/2- to 6-in. Ideally suited for sewage and wastewater treatment as well as a wide variety of industrial fluid mixing and diverting...

Pump/Stuffer.
June 1, 2001... Marlen's new Model OPTI-140 HS pump/stuffer offers meat and poultry processors and processors of other pumpable foods up to 20,000 lbs/hr (9,000 kg/hr) capacity, and a throughput increase of 30 percent. Designed for low and moderate-volume food...

Eliminates dirt pockets.
June 1, 2001... The new 620 pump is designed to reduce maintenance, and with the revolutionary LoadSure technology, increase pressure and flow rate capabilities. The advanced design of the 620 eliminates "dirt" pockets where residue accumulates and bacteria...

Point of use valve.
June 1, 2001... Garitech Systems Inc. recently announced the development and full production of a new "point of use" valve called the Viking series, the patented design eliminates liquid hold up and provides complete drainability. Additionally, the design...

Rotary lobe pump.
June 1, 2001... To provide greater pumping capacity for sanitary/hygienic applications, Viking Pump and Top Line Process Equipment announce the SteriLobe series of positive displacement rotary lobe pump. The first pump in the series, with 6-in. ports, nearly...

Peristaltic pump.
June 1, 2001... Clark is pleased to introduce the Model M500 Peristaltic Pump for applications requiring positive displacement delivery, no siphoning or backflow, and excellent fluid media compatibility. Designed with the OEM in mind, M500 Persitaltic Pumps...

ISO/DIN connections.
June 1, 2001... Jordan Valve's Steriflow Sanitary Product line continues to grow with the release of ISO and DIN sanitary connections on the MK95, MK96, MK97 and MK98 valves. This will eliminate th need for special adapters to convert from traditional...

Butterfly valves.
June 1, 2001... Victaulic Co. has complemented its new lightweight, grooved-end stainless steel piping system with the addition of stainless steel butterfly valves that eliminate the need for costly flanged-end valves. The 2-in through 12-in valves feature...

Cartridge seal pumps.
June 1, 2001... Pumpex cartridge seat pumps are engineered for reliability, performance, uptime and low maintenance to meet the purchasing and usage demands of municipalities. The Pumpex pump features a unique one-piece cartridge system that contains all...

Modular construction pump.
June 1, 2001... Available in single and two stage dimensions, with output capacities up to 750 gpm and pressure capabilities up to 175 psi, NEMO Modular Construction pumps can be used to transport materials ranging in temperature up to 150 F. Its pre-designed...

Differential pressure manifold.
June 1, 2001... Hex Valve introduces its PM76 Five Valve Power Manifold that incorporates two block valves, on equalizing vale and two vent valves. The PM76 features a "wafer" design that directly mounts to the differential pressure transmitter via standard...

Tubing pump catalog.
June 1, 2001... The Version 2.0 Masterflex Tubing Pump Catalog on CD contains more than 10,000 Masterflex tubing pump combinations available for purchase. This new CD provides you with interactive chemical compatibility chart, tubing formulation guide,...

Pump stuffer.
June 1, 2001... The unique design of the AugMentor offers numerous performance-enhancing features. The slow-speed, bottom-drive auger results in low product shear with minimal product smearing. There is no obstruction above the stuffer, ensuring continuous...

Direct-mount ball valve.
June 1, 2001... Marwin Valve introduces a direct mount, low torque, two piece, stainless steel, full-bore ball valve designed specifically for economical automation. The DM9000 features a machined mounting pad for direct coupling with pneumatic or electric...

Quarter-turn ball valve system.
June 1, 2001... The Type 265X modular ball valve system, designed to offer a variety of customized temperature, pressure, level and flow control solutions, is available in two basic versions. The standalone ON/OFF unit has single or double actuation, and the...

Manual Pinch Valves.
June 1, 2001... The Series 75 is designed for use on abrasive and corrosive slurries. An elastomer sleeve provides excellent wear resistance and isolates the valve body and operating mechanism from the process material. This eliminates th need for expensive...

Filling flexibility.
June 1, 2001... Waukesha Cherry Valve model W63TB features a 3-position actuator, especially suited for filling tanks or other containers where a bulk/dribble-type fill is required. The actuator can be positioned for high speed filling and then switched to low...

Reversing Vibrating Conveyors.
June 1, 2001... In less than a minute, you can reverse the direction of product flow with this new line of vibrating tube conveyors. Reversing feature eliminates the added cost, space requirements, cleaning and maintenance of having separate conveyors in...

Double Planetary.
June 1, 2001... The Double Planetary Mixer was originally introduced by Ross in the 1950s. The mixer is most often used for high-viscosity products traditionally produced on more expensive Sigma Blade Mixers. The new model of the Double Planetary provides the...

Hand wash sinks.
June 1, 2001... The Supply Corp. is pleased to offer Stainless Steel Hand Wash Sinks that are used in food processing, dairy and food service environments. These sinks are furnished with plastic faucets and are available with a "gooseneck" faucet spout for...

Safety control components.
June 1, 2001... The addition of the Guardmaster MT-GD2 all-metal safety interlock switch, to the already broad line of safety products further establishes Allen-Bradley as a leading supplier of safety control components. The MT-GD2 is a robust tongue-actuated...

Decorative epoxy resurfacer.
June 1, 2001... Decorpoxy, the decorative epoxy floor resurfacer, provides the beauty of deep-pile carpeting with a non-skid, easy-to-clean, industrial grade epoxy surface that is impervious to dirt and bacteria. The integration of three superior components in...

Fluidized mixing action.
June 1, 2001... The HM Series mixer has a hydraulically operated clam shell lid which exposes the entire interior for easy cleaning. The HM features cross-flow mixing tools and optional high-speed choppers for total dispersion and homogeneity. The HM Mixer...

Leak testers.
June 1, 2001... The Qualipak Q710 Single Package tester and Q720 Dual Package Tester were developed to satisfy the needs of a wide range of packaging applications requiring a single station or dual station tester with enhanced sensitivity. In only a few...

Cryogenic impingement boosts freezer efficiency.
June 1, 2001... The technology combines cryogenic temperatures with atomized liquid nitrogen for higher heat transfer The BOC Group has combined cryogenic impingement with atomized liquid nitrogen to maximize frozen-food production in minimum floor space....