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Packing It In
PMMI and FPSA part ways, but not before a reasonably healthy Pack/Process Expo.

MRO Q&A: What are my roofing risks?
MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.

MRO Q&A: Where can I access a maintenance and sanitation SOP?
MRO Q&A is a Food Processing series addressing maintenance, repair and operational issues in food plants.

Ecological Food Manufacturers Association

White Papers: In Depth Research

Essential Guide to ERP for Food Processing Companies: A Practical Guide to Successfully Addressing Your Industry-Specific Requirements
Posted: 09/02/2009
The Essential Guide to ERP for Food Processors is a practical guide that examines critical ERP areas for food processors in terms of key functional capabilities, data model characteristics, and enabling technologies. Case studies are included to provide insight into the value of ERP systems designed for food processors and the costs associated with using the wrong systems.

Conveying Fresh-Cut Produce: The State-of-the-Industry Report
Author: Key Technology
Posted: 08/26/2009

In this white paper, we will explore the types of conveyor systems that are suitable for freshcut produce – belt conveyors, vibratory conveyors, and horizontal motion conveyors – highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each. We will consider a variety of fresh-cut products from leafy greens to whole and cut fruits and vegetables as well as a range of applications from simple conveying to dewatering, fines removal, and more.

The goal of this paper is to help fresh-cut processors and packers identify the most effective conveying solutions for their specific applications.

Safe Handling of Sugar for Refineries and Consumers
Author: MAC Equipment
Posted: 08/25/2009
Significant recent events have caused sugar refiners to review how materials are handled in their production facilities. Historically the refiners have used mechanical means (screw conveyors and bucket elevators) to handle bulk sugar. Recent changes in legislature atop industrial incidents have caused producers to seek alternatives, such as pneumatic conveying, as well as address the issue of dust collection in refineries.

Best Practices in Demand and Inventory Planning for Food & Beverage Companies
Posted: 07/08/2009
It’s a classic scenario in food manufacturing- struggling to coordinate the opinions of sales with manufacturing and supply chain initiatives on what, when, and where products should be produced. The lack of supply chain coordination can lead to frequent changes in production schedules, expedited shipments, excessive stock outs, poor customer service levels, lack of visibility into future demand, inventory in the wrong place and at the wrong time, and erosion of your margins. Register to download this white paper to learn more about Best Practices in Demand and Inventory Planning.

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