News on Processing Equipment from the United States

September 06, 2010

Odenberg introduces Sentinel Optical Sorter Line

Odenberg, a leader in optical sorting and peeling solutions for the potato sector, has launched its latest optical sorter range, the ‘Sentinel, a customer led 'designed for purpose’ machine to sit in a range led by the acclaimed Titan.

August 13, 2010

Sustainable Packaging Industry to Reach $142B by 2015

The global market for sustainable packaging is forecast to reach $142.42 billion by the year 2015, according to a new report.

August 11, 2010

Food Processing Equipment Auctions used more often

This FoodProcessing.com article provides more insight in how auctions of Food Processing equipment can be used to buy or sell equipment, processing lines or entire plants. It addresses the pro's and cons of buying used equipment, elaborates what typ...

July 29, 2010

PROCESS EXPO 2010 Concludes with Positive Feedback;2011 Exhibit Sales Climb 11.7%

The Food Processing Suppliers Association concluded its 3-day trade show, PROCESS EXPO 2010, in Chicago last week (July 18 – 20) with positive feedback from both attendees and exhibitors. Traffic was strongest on Monday and continued solid through the ...

July 20, 2010

Processing Zone At Pack Expo International 2010 sold out.

Exhibit space in The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31-November 3;McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) is sold out, show producer PMMI has announced. The special exhibit area in Lakeside Center will include more than 150 companies ex...

July 16, 2010

Shearer’s Foods starts second phase of plant expansion

Shearer’s Foods is ready to start the second phase of its Massillon expansion project.The snack maker has begun a 52,000-square-foot addition to its new facility on the 30-acre site at the Northeast Ohio Commerce Park. The $27 million investment includ...

July 09, 2010

Process Expo 2011 Achieves Sales Milestone

After four weeks of exhibit sales to FPSA members, the association reports reaching a record milestone of 140,000 square feet for the 2011 PROCESS EXPO trade show.

July 08, 2010

Saratoga Potato Chips LLC sets up U.S. Headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Saratoga Potato Chips, LLC announced today that it will locate its U.S. headquarters here, creating up to 175 new jobs by 2013.The Canadian company, which produces retailer brand potato chips, kettle chips and popcorn, will invest $4.9 million to lease...

June 23, 2010

BEST announces expansion plans in the US during visit of the Ambassador of Belgium

BEST, (Belgian Electronic Sorting Technology), welcomes the Ambassador of Belgium to the United States at its facilities in Englewood, Colorado and announces its future investment plans. On May 27 the 2010, BEST officials offered a Belgian Style busin...

June 22, 2010

PROCESS EXPO 2011 Tops 100 Exhibitors in First Two Weeks of Member Sales

With two weeks since the start of the 2011 PROCESS EXPO member round of exhibit space selection, booth sales already reached over 100,000 square feet. “We’re extremely pleased, but not surprised,” said Scott Scriven, Chairman of the Food Processing Su...

June 15, 2010

Key Technology Appoints Joel Bustos as Senior Vice President of Global Operations

Key Technology announces the appointment of Joel Bustos as Senior Vice President of Global Operations. Bustos is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of Key’s operations in support of the company’s overall strategic objectives to deliver w...

June 01, 2010

Ask the expert: Process improvement in frying and filtration

Processing methods, in addition to equipment design and line configuration, are factors that influence energy usage, throughput and the overall quality of an end product.

May 17, 2010

April Potato Processing in Idaho and Malheur County Up 5.5 Percent from Last Year

Processors in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon used 6.90 million cwt of 2009 crop raw potatoes during April, up 5.5 percent from April 2009. Processors in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon have used 56.1 million cwt of 2009 crop raw potatoes to May 1, ...

May 06, 2010

The Inventure Group to add Clextral extrusion line to Bluffton facility

The Inventure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK), a leading specialty snack food company, will expand its Bluffton, Ind. manufacturing facility to add extruded snack production capabilities later this year. The $4 million expansion is expected to be complete b...

April 29, 2010

Jonathan Abbis president Buhler Aeroglide

Jonathan Abbis has joined the Buhler Group effective February 1, 2010 as President of Buhler Aeroglide, based in Raleigh, North Carolina.He comes to the Buhler Group after more than 20 years in various international and senior management functions for ...

April 16, 2010

Urschel Laboratories Celebrates 100 Years as Leading Manufacturer of Precision Food Cutting Equipment

Urschel Laboratories Inc is commemorating a century in the manufacturing of precision food cutting equipment. Urschel Laboratories Inc. continues its worldwide reputation for excellence by working in partnership with customers to meet the ever-changing...

Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA)

April 14, 2010

PROCESS EXPO Shifts to Biennial Show in 2011

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced plans to transition to a biennial show in Chicago, starting November 2011. This major shift to a two-year show cycle allows exhibitors to improve their exhibition ROI and focus on one worldwid...

April 13, 2010

Pack Expo will include Food Safety Resource Center

BNP Media, organizer of the Food Safety Summit;and PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows;are pleased to announce the debut of the Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago;Oct. 31–Nov....