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Setting performance standards is essential for beverage operations

Constant change impacts standard levels

February 27, 2020

Take any beverage and track the creation process, and it becomes clear that the materials, machinery and labor necessary for the process are driven by the forces of change.

Madison Green biodegradable general-purpose cleaner.

Madison Chemical Co. introduces biodegradable all-purpose cleaner

Madison Green safely cleans floors, conveyors and loading docks

February 26, 2020

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Acceptable for use in food and beverage plants based on USDA guidelines.

Grieve Corp. unveils new electrically-heated belt conveyor oven

No. 853 cures and heat-shrinks plastic

February 25, 2020

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The oven features an open belt loading zone, an insulated heat zone with recirculated airflow and an open belt unloading zone, the company says.

Westfalia Technologies’ automated storage and retrieval machine.

Customized storage solutions to tackle SKU proliferation in beverage

Best storage solutions vary by operation, location and more

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February 24, 2020

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Pressure to adapt processes to accommodate SKU proliferation is felt by manufacturers and distributors seeking methods to best suit their operation.

Primera Technology Inc. offers AP-Series Label Applicators, which provide a fast and easy semi-automatic labeling solution.

Primera offers semi-automatic labeling solutions for diverse containers

Equipment facilitates fast label application on wine bottles and cans

February 24, 2020

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Operators can set the guides, place the container into the machine, press the footswitch, and the label is applied.

UNEX Manufacturing helps beverage plants optimize space

Storage systems enable fast SKU replenishment

February 19, 2020

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With UNEX carton flow and storage shelving, distributors can optimize their warehouse storage utilization so that distributors can add more products in the same footprint, the company says.

Smartrac Technology Group's new Maxdura Keg.

Smartrac releases new keg tags

Hard tags ensure reading accuracy and traceability

February 17, 2020

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The hard tags provide superior solutions for identifying and tracking beverage kegs, gas cylinders and other curved metal returnable transport items under bulk-reading conditions, the company says.

Silgan Equipment Co.'s 51R56 bottle and cap vision inspection system.

Silgan announces key upgrades to bottle and cap vision inspection system

New camera, software processes images more quickly

February 12, 2020

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The inspection system is used by many of the major packagers to inspect beverages and foods packaged using bottles and caps, the company says.

Larson Electronics' new three-phase Delta buck and boost step-down transformer for use in indoor and outdoor settings.

Delta transformer protects against equipment failure indoors and outdoors

Unit has primary voltages of 257V Delta

January 30, 2020

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The unit provides protection against critical equipment failures and isolates the power source from the connected device for added protection, the company says.

New PKS Series heat exchanger cools electrical and IT components

Pfannenberg’s compact systems reduces energy costs by a third

January 28, 2020

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The next-generation, easy-to-install cooling technology takes advantage of a cooler ambient environment when closed-loop cooling is required, sealing against gas, humidity and dust, the company says.

High Noon Hard Seltzer adds flavors, teams with Barstool Sports

PepsiCo launches direct-to-consumer food, beverage platform

Where do beverages fit in the future of cannabis

PepsiCo, VPX reach distribution agreement

Black Eyed Peas kick-off ‘Budweiser Rewind’ concert series

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June 16, 2020

Lightweight Beverage Packaging: How Producers Can Save Money and Lower Their Carbon Footprint in 2020

Lightweight PET dispensing systems are a quick and easy way to reduce your operating costs and achieve your sustainability goals. In a time of financial challenges and shifting market demand “lightweighting” is an ideal opportunity for senior leaders and operations managers to save money and adapt to consumer needs.

June 24, 2020

A New Generation of Craft Beverage Alcohol

In this webinar, you will learn how craft brewers and distillers are evolving to accommodate the strong demand for locally crafted beer and spirits as well as where cannabis infusions will fit into the future.

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Beverage Quality and Safety

Based on an IFT short course, Beverage Quality and Safety offers information on the latest beverage industry trends related to products, processing, and packaging technologies - including new generation nutraceutical beverages

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The May 2020 edition dives into where beverages fit in the future of cannabis. Readers also can find out how beverage market and retailers are adjusting to handle coronavirus. Additionally, this issue highlights the latest trends impacting protein and sports drinks, fiber and probiotics, packaging design and much more!

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