With New Regulations on the Horizon, the Cold Storage Industry Will Need to Adapt
As the EPA and other regulatory bodies discuss hydrofluorocarbons and other refrigerants with “global warming potential,” it will be up to those in the cold storage industry to future-proof their operations and focus on data to maintain profitability.
Recently Advanced Farm Bill Could Have Wide-reaching Impact on Produce & Floral Industries
The new food safety body would be made up of around 14,000 employees, with the budget authority of about $2.3 billion each year. This would be the result of combining the FSIS and the FDA.
In Connected, Smart Technologies, the HVACR Industry Sees a Real Game-Changer
Anette Meyer Holley, general manager of BSRIA, sees service and maintenance as an industry to benefit greatly. “We estimate the U.S. market to reach some $8B in 2018,” Holley said. “Smart maintenance has become a real business opportunity.”
Decreasing Energy Costs as a Produce Facility — a PMA Webinar
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) hosted an educational webinar about ways in which produce businesses can decrease energy costs, and pursue sustainability goals. Three guest speakers shared their expertise and described the tools and measures they implemented to achieve their desired results.
FDA Provides an Update on the new Produce Safety Rule
The Produce Safety Rule establishes first science-based food safety standards as it pertains to growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce intended for human consumption. Within the Produce Safety Rule, regulations were developed to affect six (6) main areas of commercial farms.
2018 E. Coli Outbreak can be Learning Opportunity for Leafy Greens Industry
The worst E. Coli outbreak in over a decade has affected a widespread swathe of the country—reaching as far as Alaska—but seems to have originated from just one location: Yuma County in southwest Arizona.
Compressor Short Cycling: A Hard-to-Find Energy Waster
Short cycling occurs in your compressor when a mechanical failure is causing the run times to terminate prematurely and since set point has not been achieved, it restarts shortly afterward, thus requiring more compressor ‘ON’ time to compensate.
As Companies Continue to Alter Their Processes to Adhere to FSMA, Some Remain Skeptics
“I would assess this more as a band-aid than a cure-all.” That’s the opinion of John Bovay, a faculty member of UConn and a researcher who dissected the FSMA in a white paper for the journal Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy.
5 Quick Food Safety Tips for Commercial Kitchens
Refrigeration is essential for food safety in commercial kitchens where large quantities of perishable food is stored, such as in cafeterias and restaurants. The FDA and USDA set strict guidelines and a few simple steps can help keep kitchens free of waste.
4 Reasons to Think About Your HVACR System More Seriously
There are several risks when not being proactive with your equipment and its performance. You could be wasting money on unnecessary electrical usage. More importantly, you could be risking the safety and quality of the food you’re keeping cold for your customers.