A late-July interview between Nestle CEO Paul Bulcke and the International Standards Organization’s (ISO) publication ISO Focus+ addressed one of the most critical aspects of international standardization: how global stability in production, packaging, and shipping methods help secure local flavors in the market. Consumers in southern Europe, for example, may prefer chocolate with a slightly…
We have often linked readers of our blog and our Facebook page to articles from around the world about compressed air issues in the various industries that utilize it. It’s all information that should be shared (and we appreciate the article recommendations you share with us too). Today, we have a recommended reading and a…
Compressed air is used in a variety of applications within the Food & Beverage Industry. In fact, nearly every stage of production and handling, from preparation of ingredients to product creation to packaging and shipping may involve compressed air in minor and major operations. Conveyor belts may be pneumatically driven. Automated lines for filling or…
Chocolate rarely needs help getting off the shelf, but special days associated with chocolate (Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc.), dramatically increase chocolate sales and gifting. In the case of Valentine’s Day, the increased interest is acute. Globally, more than $14 billion in chocolate sales occur around February 14 (with $1 billion of those sales in the…
Are you stocking up on food and drinks for New Year’s Eve or FOOTBALL parties? Or getting ready to hit the gym in the New Year with bottled water? The food/beverage industry uses compressed air for manufacturing, processing and packaging. Food and beverage grade gases, for example, can include carbon dioxide, nitrogen and nitrous oxide…
