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1. Will New Infrastructure Focus Help Wastewater Treatment Projects Gain Traction? 11/8/2021

   As the wastewater industry dissects the $1.75 trillion federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to understand how much will flow to us, it’s important to note that wastewater treatment projects at the local level continue to pass city approvals and find funding.

2. Could Beer Hold The Key To Fighting Red Tide? 9/15/2020

   Few things will upset your vacation plans to the Gulf of Mexico quicker than news that a red tide is set to greet you at the shoreline. And that angst extends to restaurants, shops, and other businesses in the area, which take a beating when these harmful algal blooms, or HABs, drive away beachgoers.

3. Bakers Are Benefitting From Sanitary Equipment Design 7/22/2015

   Throughout the food manufacturing industry, food safety is a top priority, and in order to enhance safety in their operations, baking companies are exploring sanitary equipment design solutions borrowed from the meat and poultry sectors.

4. Aseptic Packaging Market Will Show Strong Growth Through 2020 7/20/2015

   With many driving factors, aseptic packaging is becoming an increasing popular packaging format, spurring growth and providing packaging manufacturers with numerous market opportunities.

5. Electron Beam Packaging Sterilization Yields Huge Benefits 7/15/2015

   The process of sterilizing materials used in carton packaging has long been limited in efficiency by the use of hydrogen peroxide. However, a new filling machine that leverages electron beam technology may change that.

6. Food Manufacturers Find Packaging Efficiency In Plastic Films 7/14/2015

   Plastic films offer up improved levels of efficiency and environmental-friendliness, which positions them as a highly-demanded food packaging solution.

7. Automating Traceability Can Help Meet FSMA Requirements 7/14/2015

   Traceability and food safety go hand in hand, and in order to adhere to new food traceability requirements, food processors and manufacturers should consider automating their traceability systems.

8. General Mills Commits To Cage-Free Eggs 7/10/2015

   Driven by factors including consumer awareness, improving animal welfare, and potentially reducing the rapid spread of disease — most recently, the avian flu — General Mills joins other U.S. food manufacturers in pledging to eliminate eggs from caged hens in its supply chain.

9. Flexible Packaging Is Going Green With Biodegradable Solutions 7/9/2015

   Green packaging has been receiving a lot of attention recently, and with the development of biodegradable films and laminates, Israel-based TIPA has created a sustainable solution for flexible packaging formats.

10. New Food Processing Blades Cut Downtime And Improve Efficiency 7/8/2015

    Equipment durability is an important consideration in food production, and within the harsh environments of many food processing operations, having sharp and durable blades results in better productivity and profitability.