Operations - Articles - Page 45

Suppliers introduce new pumps, valves and lubricants.

August 9, 2021

New equipment from Emerson, Axiflow Technologies Inc., Burkert USA Corp., and more!

Take a holistic approach to a hygienic design plan

Companies should look beyond design and include all policies and programs that affect cleanability and inspectability.

Larry Hanson

July 28, 2021

Hygienic design for food processing facilities commonly focuses on new equipment and new facility construction. The selection of proper materials of construction, surface finishes, radii, welding quality, and other parameters is critical for good hygienic design.

Dairy processors catch the packaging wave

A growing array of packaging technologies and materials is helping to make dairy products more appealing, but leveraging the ideal options can be challenging.

Richard Mitchell

July 22, 2021

The dairy packaging sector is becoming an increasingly active center of innovation. Growing shopper interest in sustainability, along with changing eating habits, is resulting in the steady development of more eco-friendly designs and packaging in a wider array of shapes and sizes.

At long last, FDA’s new yogurt standard is here

IDFA commends the FDA for taking this first step for the benefit of consumers, industry and public health.

John T. Allan III, MS

July 19, 2021

In January of 2009, the FDA proposed modernizing the yogurt standard of identity, with the goals of supporting recent technological advances and increasing consistency with international yogurt standards.

Sustainability enters the dairy supply chain spotlight

Dairy processors can appeal to the large base of eco-conscious consumers by emphasizing sustainability throughout their supply chains, but compliance can be complex.

Richard Mitchell

July 8, 2021

Taking steps to manage sustainability along the supply chain makes good business sense for dairy processors. Indeed, 2018 research by The Nielsen Co. LLC, New York, reveals that 81% of global consumers and 69% of those in the United States say that it’s very important or extremely important that companies implement programs to help the environment.

Suppliers offer environmentally friendly refrigeration and freezing solutions.

July 5, 2021

New equipment from Evapcold, GEA North America, Rytec, and more!

Technology helped some dairy processors flourish during the pandemic

Those companies that implemented technology prior to the COVID-19 pandemic were able to adjust quickly and avoid the challenges felt by others lacking innovation.

Lindsey Shellman

July 1, 2021

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic completely changed our lives. Every industry was impacted, and the way we conducted business dramatically shifted.

The unintended consequences of ransomware attacks on manufacturing companies

The consequences can be catastrophic, ranging from lost revenue due to downtime and disruptions to damage to a company's brand and reputation and a long list of expensive recovery costs.

Mike Behrmann

June 24, 2021

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they are wreaking havoc on all facets of society.

Dairy plants seek sustainability solutions

Dairy processors have a plethora of options to green up their operations.

Anna Boisseau

June 24, 2021

A company’s environmental sustainability story — or lack thereof — is increasingly influencing consumer purchasing habits. In fact, a recent survey from IBM Institute for Business Value found that 54% of consumers “are willing to pay a premium for brands that are sustainable and/or environmentally responsible.”

‘Green up’ your dairy packaging

Consumers — millennials and younger consumers, in particular — are prioritizing packaging sustainability and are willing to pay for it.

Kathie Canning

June 17, 2021

When it comes to their sustainability efforts, dairy processors would be wise to count product packaging as a critical element. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, containers and packaging make up a major portion of the United States’ municipal solid waste, amounting to 82.2 million tons in 2018 alone (the latest year for which data are available).