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Andre Patenaude

Moving ammonia out of occupied spaces

Classified as a natural refrigerant, ammonia is lauded for excellent thermodynamic properties, relatively low cost and minimal environmental. But, its toxicity also makes it a potentially deadly refrigerant.
Andre Patenaude
May 15, 2017

Emerson reveals the advantages and risks associated with moving ammonia out of occupied spaces.


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OSI chill cook equip

How green technologies produce more sustainable foods

Discover how many of today’s food processors implement green technologies to achieve sustainability targets.
Marina Mayer
Marina Mayer
May 10, 2017

Sabra, WhiteWave, General Mills, OSI Group, Sanderson Farms, Smithfield Foods and Joseph Gallo Farms discuss trends and solutions behind green technologies and sustainable processing.


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M&M Refrigeration Clark Andrews

Pros and cons of ammonia vs cascade

Clark Andrews
May 8, 2017
As the needs and demands of the frozen food processing industry change, manufacturers need to reassess several key factors in choosing a system, including energy efficiency, the risk of ammonia in food processing areas and the desire to reduce ammonia charge.
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Tyson Foods commits to sustainable approach to better workplace

By investing in sustainability, Tyson Foods expects to create a beneficial cycle of contributing to the future, while paying for itself in the present.
May 1, 2017
As part of Tyson Foods’ focus on sustainable food production at scale, the company has committed to expanded efforts to create a better workplace at its production facilities.
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Study shows reusable plastic containers as sustainable choice for fresh produce packaging

The LCA reviewed the environmental impact of reusable plastic containers and display-ready corrugated fiber containers and non-display-ready corrugated fiber containers for packaging produce.
March 20, 2017
IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of its updated report, showing IFCO’s reusable plastic containers (RPCs) deliver greater environmental savings for delivering fresh produce in North America than the use of single-use corrugated fiber containers.
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U.S. solar market experiences record-breaking year

Over the next five years, the cumulative U.S. solar market is expected to nearly triple in size, even as a slight dip is expected in 2017.
March 13, 2017
The U.S. solar market experienced its biggest year ever in 2016, nearly doubling its previous record and adding more electric generating capacity than any other source of energy for the first time ever, according to GTM Research, Boston, Mass., and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Washington, D.C.
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