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    As a complex system of energy transfer, refrigeration or freezing isn't a simple matter. Our Refrigeration and Freezing content offers best practices and innovations in the form of articles, case studies, and more.

    Highlights

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    Capital Spending

    Indian Meals Processor Cafe Spice Opens Second Processing Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    April 15, 2024
    New facility in Beacon, N.Y., spans 70,000-sq.-ft. and gives the company two plants within a few miles of each other, to ramp up production and improve efficiency.
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    Capital Spending

    United Premium Foods Invests $1.8 Million to Boost Pet Food Processing Capabilities

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 27, 2023
    Human and pet food co-man’s capital investment offers customers more flexibility and aims to take advantage of fast-growing pet food business.
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    Capital Spending

    Anheuser-Busch Announces $22.5 Million Upgrade to Houston Brewery Cooling System

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 30, 2023
    Project will allow plant to reduce electricity consumption by nearly 2.2 million kwh per year once it is operational, which is expected by Q4 2023.
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    Plant Expansion

    Wells Enterprises to Expand Dunkirk, N.Y., Ice Cream Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 23, 2023
    The Le Mars, Iowa-based maker of Blue Bunny, Halo Top and Bomb Pop expects the expansion to more than double production capacity and drive national growth.
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    Plant Safety

    Three Maine Processing Plants to Pay Penalties to Settle Alleged Ammonia Safety Violations

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 22, 2023
    EPA says Wyman’s and Barber Foods facilities violated Clean Air Act accident prevention requirements and will pay a total of $373,490 in penalties.
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    Energy Efficiency

    Staying Up To Speed With Freezer Door Solutions

    Hörmann
    May 3, 2023
    We recently sat down with Hörmann's Whitney Hopper to talk about how high-performance doors can help your food and beverage facility save money and manpower — and increase productivity...
    Beverage Products

    CO2 Shortage Afflicts U.S. Food Companies

    Aug. 30, 2022
    Supplies of industrial carbon dioxide are in such short supply that even major processors like Tyson Foods and General Mills are scrambling to get it.
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    Technology

    Four Emerging Technologies for Processing Food in 2022

    June 20, 2022
    We look at isochoric freezing, high-voltage atmospheric cold plasma, electrohydrodynamic drying and oxygen isotope modeling.
    Compressor Systems

    As CO2 Supplies Run Low, Liquid Nitrogen Is Being Seen as Replacement

    Jan. 26, 2022
    What we're seeing at the 2022 International Production & Processing Expo is supplies of industrial carbon dioxide are becoming so low that it's motivating some food processors...
    Cleaning, Sanitation, Hygiene

    FDA Finalizes Food Safety Rule on Food Transport

    Lauren R.
    April 7, 2016
    The FDA finalized a new food safety rule April 5, under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that will help to prevent food contamination during transportation.
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    Equipment Products

    Cryogenic Spiral Freezers Process a Wide Range of Foods

    Linde
    Feb. 15, 2016
    Linde's line is said to be ideal for baking, prepared foods, meat, poultry, and seafood.
    Plant Operations and Engineering

    Analytics and Low-Cost Sensors Enable Smarter Freezers

    Kevin T. Higgins
    Feb. 4, 2016
    Perishable foods require refrigeration, adding to overhead costs. Advances in lighting and sensor technology are driving down those costs.
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    Energy Efficiency

    Case History: Safer, Eco-Friendly System for Food Cooling

    Oct. 26, 2015
    Liquid glycol and pre-insulated plastic pipe yield savings and peace of mind for Tasteful Selections.