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ICBS

Bakery supply company streamlines with ERP solution

Inter-County Bakery Supply modernized and automated its processes with an ERP solution from Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI)

When Inter-County Bakery Supply, a family-owned bakery supply distributor in Deer Park, N.Y., needed to modernize its process and automate its capabilities, they decided an ERP solution from VAI that would offer the most bang for their buck.


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Biron Teas
Mixing

Biron Teas brings batch mixing in house

Mini mixer from Munson Machinery allowed Georgia-based tea company to expand and help other tea purveyors.

Mixing teas requires gentle handling at each phase. Find out how this mini mixer helps Biron Teas expand its business.


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CM Seeds
Conveying

C&M Seeds turns to Luxme for conveying solution

Dust control, durability and maintenance concerns were key criteria

C&M Seeds needed conveyors to meet its dust control, durability and maintenance needs, as well as avoiding cross-contamination. The company chose Luxme to meet its conveying needs.


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Hilltop Ranch
Equipment upgrade helps almond processor achieve gentle conveying sans air

Equipment upgrade helps almond processor achieve gentle conveying sans air

Hilltop Ranch installed a tubular drag cable conveyor system from Cablevey Conveyors to help process 50 million pounds of almonds annually

When Hilltop Ranch, a family-owned almond processing corporation in Ballico, Calif., decided to overhaul its processing line, it had to find an efficient way to move the 50 million pounds of almonds processed annually to various points in its plant.


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Rheonics
Viscosity sensors

Inline viscosity sensing provides better batter control

Coupled with Industry 4.0 technology, inline sensing means no more rushing grab-samples to the lab, introducing quality issues with food products

Batter is widely used as a coating for deep-fried foods as well as many other products such as cakes, waffles, biscuits, and pancakes. Depending on the type of food product, the processing objectives and challenges may be different but one thing is certain—food companies strive to meet their requirements of consistent quality and freshness by developing innovative products, while lowering production costs and easing maintenance.


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Low and Sweet: Sugar Reduction is Keeping it Real

With consumers continuing to pursue more healthy alternatives to indulgences, counting calories from sugar has taken off
Transparency throughout the food supply chain earned top honors on the list of trends Innova Market Insights projected for 2021 at the close of last year. As predicted, the heightened consumer interest in clean labeling has already shown signs of continuing and is expected to remain a top priority. Although “clean label” remains an undefined term legally, the trend is largely centered on the consumer’s ability to recognize ingredients on the labels of the foods and beverages they enjoy.
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‘Latin cuisine’ Carves a Wide Path Through Several Continents and Dozens of Cultures

Creative chefs are probing into the interior flavors of indigenous cultures within the countries of the southern part of the Western Hemisphere as well as moving beyond Hispanic flavors to delve into the non-Hispanic culinary traditions of countries such as Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname
American consumers are coming to recognize that the term “Latin cuisine” encompasses far more than the foods of Mexico and Central America or even the few dishes from South America that have hit the mainstream here.
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Product Developers are Paying Closer Attention Than Ever to the Versatility of Vegetables

Value-added vegetable products are crowding onto grocery store shelves, supermarket fresh bars, and restaurant menus throughout the US
As consumers continue to search for healthier food options, vegetables as star players in formulations are enjoying a renaissance. Value-added vegetable products are crowding onto grocery store shelves, supermarket fresh bars, and restaurant menus throughout the US.
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