There’s no question that plant-based meat has become more and more popular over the last couple years. From fast food restaurants to your local grocery store, the demand keeps going up. As a result, plant-based protein is one of the hottest raw materials in food processing. For decades, scientists have been working on ways to […]
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American drinks roughly 18 gallons of milk per year. Milk consumption has been high, which is part of the reason why homogenization was invented. The homogenization of milk consists of breaking down the fat molecules, so they are less likely to separate. This process used by […]
While breweries are often opened out of the passion for the craft, like any business, they need to be profitable. That’s why breweries need a competitive advantage to separate themselves from a saturated marketplace. In fact, according to recent data, the number of breweries in the U.S. passed 7,000 back in December of 2018. How […]
Food processing plants have experienced their fair share of change over the last decade. Manufacturers in this industry have to adapt on a moment’s notice to consumer demand. After all, that’s part of what keeps food processing so exciting. As we approach the end of 2019, there’s a whole new set of food processing trends […]
There was a time when ice cream manufacturing had no homogenizers or refrigeration. It consisted of putting your ingredients in a cylinder with ice and rolling it back and forth for hours. Now, ice cream is a mainstream frozen dessert with the average American eating 48 pints a year. Ice cream manufacturing has grown more […]
Since as far back as history can remember, humans have been trying to find ways to preserve their food. After all, we use food processing technology to preserve our food and keep it tasting good. But over the past few years, there has been a new trend that is set to revolutionize the food processing […]
There’s no question that plastic packaging has a negative impact on the health of the environment and the consumer. Consumer demand for less harmful alternatives has sparked a rush of innovative food packaging solutions. What about recycling? While recycling has its benefits, it still requires a lot of energy for the material to be reused. […]
There’s never been a time where consumers are more knowledgeable about food and what they’re putting into their bodies. Environmentally friendly food manufacturing has gone from simply an option, to the dominating preference of consumers. Food manufacturers need to start eco-friendly processing practices if they want to stay competitive. These days, many food manufacturers are […]
The future is now. Just like when electric cars changed the way people thought about driving, non-thermal pasteurization is doing the same thing with food processing technology. It’s partly due to the rise of how consumers are viewing the health and sustainability of their food with greater importance. While there are several non-thermal pasteurization methods, […]
There’s no doubt that we live in the golden age of breweries. Small to large breweries continue to open up all across the country to cater to millions of beer drinkers looking for their next favorite brand. Given how popular breweries are, it might be surprising that two of the biggest challenges are capital and […]
Do you remember when IBM’s Watson beat two Jeopardy champions on live TV? Now artificial intelligence in pharma manufacturing is a reality. It’s almost crazy to think that soon we might be relying on artificial intelligence to create and manufacture drugs that people use every day. As you can imagine, the pharmaceutical experts throughout the […]
When it comes to looking for stainless steel tanks for your business, there are plenty of things to consider. From type, size, and even orientation, it takes the right know-how to choose what’s best for you. However, there’s one factor that is often overlooked: whether you use enamel paint or epoxy on your tanks. The […]
Imagine you’re out buying a brand new car. You want something at an affordable price from a reliable salesman that will last you a long time and keep you safe on the road. If you feel like you’re being taken advantage of or if online reviews are low, you’ll move on. It’s the same when […]
Trying to find just the right used brewing equipment may make you feel like Goldilocks. Some equipment might be too expensive, while other equipment could be too big or too small for your specific brewery. How do you find the equipment that is just right? As you’re researching and considering your options, you’ll want to […]
Did you know beer is the oldest recorded recipe in the world? If you think about how prevalent beer is in our society today, the fact that the first documentation of the beer brewing process dates back to 5,000 B.C. may not come as a surprise to you. In fact, it’s probably harder to find […]
It’s that time again. You’ve gotten the most you’re going to get out of your industrial food processing equipment and it’s time to ask yourself the age-old question: Should I invest in brand new equipment or find something reconditioned? Refurbished food processing equipment will certainly be more affordable up front. But what seller should you […]
As a food manufacturer, nothing is more important to you than making sure the food you’re producing is safe for people to consume. And besides working in the food industry, you’re also a consumer. When you’re in the grocery store shopping for your own food, you’re trusting that food manufacturers like you are following the […]
Food processing is certainly no cheap venture. You have equipment purchase and maintenance expenses, recruitment, hiring, and training costs, employee wages, and bills to keep the facility lights on. Before you know it, your expense list can look pretty overwhelming and your mind immediately goes to worrying about how to keep your company profitable. Fortunately, […]
Pasteurized milk or raw milk? Proponents for milk pasteurization argue that the process slows the growth of dangerous bacteria to prevent contamination and keep people safe, while those in favor of raw milk are suspicious of the pasteurization process and claim that it kills important nutrients we need. With so many myths and theories floating […]
As daily news continues to roll out about the trade war that began with President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, manufacturers have quickly found themselves between a rock and a hard place. Or, maybe more appropriately, stuck between the U.S. and the world powers where they get a majority of their steel and aluminum from. […]
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