Companies and government agencies alike are looking to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their activities. Methods include increasing the use of renewable and low carbon energy sources as well as improving the energy efficiency of processes.

A Mexican orange juice producer ordered a complete pasteurization system that uses an electrical heating method. The system from HRS Heat Exchangers maintains the properties of freshly squeezed juice — properties that are adversely affected during traditional pasteurization processes, says the company.

Small batch pasteurization system is designed for producers of products with low throughput volumes.

In my cub reporter days, I worked part-time at a service station and auto parts store. My job primarily consisted of accepting payment from those purchasing gas and selling the sundries one might pick up at a neighborhood quick-stop shop. 

The development of pasteurization as a method to destroy pathogenic bacteria in food and drink and, therefore, aid in food safety, dates back to the 19th century. However, the origins of heating (rather than cooking) food and drink for the purposes of preservation go back to China in the 12th century, where the technique was used to keep wine fresh and drinkable. 

Recent energy cost increases and the introduction of anaerobic thermophilic processes as part of wasted industrial process and municipal-sludge digestion has prompted the use of heat recovery exchangers. 

Macrowave is suited for batch or conveyorized applications for bagged or bulk product.  In the pasteurization system, a radio frequency (RF) generator creates an alternating electric field between two electrodes.

Having just returned from a few days at the Wisconsin State Fair, all things dairy are on my mind.

Flame pasteurization system pasteurizes the surface of a food product. A flame tube removes the skin and outer layer of an onion before passing it through a cold bath to cool. 

Two separate investments totaling more than $11 million in microwave energy-based food processing technology will be used for research to improve the quality of ready-to-eat meals.