Radio Frequency (RF) pasteurization of cereal grains provides a 5 log reduction (CFUs) of aspergillus molds and stops their production of dangerous aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are poisonous carcinogens and mutagens produced by both {aspergillus flavus} and {aspergillus parasiticus,} which are common forms of 'weedy' molds widespread in...
Radio Frequency Company Introduces a New System for the Drying of Nonwoven Battings and Hydrophilic Foam Webs The drying of nonwoven battings and foam webs have always presented challenges for conventional dryers due to their thermally insulative properties. Generally, this leads to prolonged drying times and...
RF ceramic substrate drying technology is being implemented around the globe to address increasing automotive regulations. By Timothy D. ClarkPresident and CEO, Radio Frequency Co., Inc. Radio frequency (RF) heating and drying systems were first developed in the early 1940s and have been used by the ceramic...
To grow a regional bakery for national accounts, Venus Wafers finds success in knowing and sticking to its niche. by Charlotte Atchley When Napoleon Barmakian immigrated to the US, he was a jeweler by trade. He settled in Boston to work as a diamond cutter, and...
Still the leader Pepperidge Farm continues to invest in the latest robotics and other cutting edge systems to boost production efficiency, capacity and flexibility at its flagship Denver, Pa., plant. By Dan Malovany When the Denver, Pa., plant started up in 1991, the newest Pepperidge Farm player on...