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Food Engineering September 5, 2007 Wayne Labs |
Tech Update: Non-thermal Processing Non-thermal processing techniques kill "bugs" quite effectively if they're used correctly. But techniques like irradiation, pulsed electric field, high-pressure processing or pasteurization and ozone are mostly unknown to consumers, and not always better understood by some processors.  |
Food Engineering September 3, 2007 |
Clearer, Tougher Vacuum Bags Vacuum bags with high oxygen-barrier properties are fresh-meat workhorses, and the newest generation of B 2000 bags from Sealed Air Corp.'s Cryovac Food Packaging division overcomes the aesthetic shortcomings of older bags.  |
Food Engineering September 3, 2007 |
Precision Perforations Aid CAP Films Controlled atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables typically has required lasers to produce micro-perforated films, driving up costs. A mechanical process from a German firm is changing the cost equation for processors in Europe.  |
Food Engineering September 3, 2007 |
Gentleman Jack is Best in Glass The best-in-class container made of glass in 2007 is Brown-Forman's Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, according to the Glass Packaging Institute.  |
Food Engineering September 3, 2007 |
Air Impingement System Aeroglide's AeroFlow system creates a gentle fluidizing action as the product bed is dried. Designed for a variety of food products, the system handles a wide range of particle sizes and densities.  |
Food Engineering September 3, 2007 |
Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid Derived from vegetable seeds, Cosmolubric FG-46 hydraulic fluid is biodegradable, meets USDA H1 lubricant requirements for incidental food contact and doesn't require treatment as a hazardous waste.  |
The Motley Fool September 5, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: What's in Your Pallet? In advance of earnings reports, analysts expect double-digit growth from Cascade, based on strong demand in Europe and emerging markets for the company's forklift products.  |
The Motley Fool September 5, 2007 Alyce Lomax |
Lucky Seven for VF? VF hopes that recent acquisitions of trendier, more upscale brands will bolster its fortunes. The consumer-goods company has recently purchased jeans-maker Seven for All Mankind, and Lucy, an activewear company.  |
The Motley Fool September 5, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: Earnings Time for Movado In advance of earnings reports, analysts think the watchmaker is ticking along nicely, and has many growth opportunities looking forward.  |
The Motley Fool September 5, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Another Recall Nightmare at Mattel For the third time in a month, the giant toymaker announces another massive toy recall. This time it is 800,000 accessories for Barbie dolls, Mattel's biggest seller, bringing the total number of recalled toys to an astounding 20 million.  |
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