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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Food and Beverage Air Filtration Guide by Camfil Canada Exposes Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality
06/01/2025, Toronto, ON // PRODIGY: Feature Story // Camfil Canada, a leading provider of premium clean air solutions, has unveiled vital insights into the danger of inadequate air quality in food and beverage production facilities. In a newly released article-- The Hidden Threat of Poor Air Quality in Food and Beverage Production Facilities --Camfil Canada emphasizes the critical role of effective air filtration in safeguarding product quality, employee health, and environmental sustainability. Airborne contaminants such as fine particulate matter, bacteria, allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and mold spores pose significant risks to food safety and staff productivity. These risks are exacerbated by environmental challenges, including wildfire smoke and increasingly humid conditions in Canada. Left unchecked, these contaminants can lead to product spoilage, foodborne illnesses, and even supply chain disruptions. 'Effective air filtration plays a major role in extending product quality and shelf life, inhibiting fat oxidation, and reducing food waste,' said Berni Baier, Camfil Canada. 'By removing airborne contaminants like fine particulate matter and allergens, we not only improve workplace conditions but also mitigate the environmental impact on surrounding communities.' Camfil's research highlights how proper air filtration systems, such as MERV 14-A and HEPA filters, can address these challenges by maintaining high purity standards required in critical processing areas. Advanced filtration systems reduce product recalls, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide a cleaner, safer workplace for facility staff. The article also shines a light on the industry's growing regulatory gaps regarding air quality. While the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) establishes robust guidelines for food safety, explicit standards for air filtration in food processing facilities remain limited. This gap leaves room for inefficient air filtration practices that could compromise product safety and worker well-being. Recognizing this need, Camfil Canada advocates for proactive investments in robust air filtration technologies. By employing a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to select appropriate air filters, businesses can identify energy-efficient filtration systems that reduce long-term costs and deliver significant operational benefits. For food and beverage manufacturers and health professionals seeking to enhance production standards, Camfil Canada offers tailored air filtration solutions designed to address the unique challenges of the sector. Interested parties can learn more by accessing the full article here. About Camfil Canada For more than 60 years, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. Read more about Camfil Canada. For media inquiries, please contact: Phillip Ilijevski Camfil Canada Inc. Phone: 437-929-1161
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Lantmännen invests in Sweden bread facility in 'strategic leap'
Swedish agri-food group Lantmännen is investing about Skr700m ($73m) in a new production facility in Örebro to bolster its bread business. The company said the investment, through its Unibake bakery business unit, represents a 'strategic leap forward' in expanding the business and increasing production capacity. Lantmännen Unibake has been operating a bakery in Örebro since 1963. It produces speciality bakery items such hotdog and burger buns with a daily capacity exceeding two million pieces, according to a statement from the Swedish company. The new facility, spanning 13,000 square metres across three floors, will be built within the existing factory area. It will be constructed with sustainability features such as solar panels and smart technology upgrades, the company said. Just Food has asked the company to provide more details on the anticipated production increase and whether any jobs will be created from the project. Lantmännen Unibake Sweden managing director Jonas Lindell said: 'This new facility allows us to meet growing customer demand while strengthening our position in the region. 'It reflects our strong commitment to Swedish food production and represents a long-term investment reliability, product quality and innovation.' Lantmännen said the works at the new bakery will commence in the autumn with operations anticipated to begin in 2027. Lindell added: 'With the expansion, we are increasing capacity and thus Swedish food production. The building incorporates a range of measures that support our climate ambitions – including solar panels and technology upgrades. 'These enhancements reflect our continued focus on responsible growth and incremental improvements in environmental performance.' Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates over 30 bakeries across Europe, Australia and the US. It serves customers in international foodservice, including quick-service restaurants, and retail with sales in more than 60 countries. With a turnover of €1.2bn ($1.3bn), the business has approximately 6,000 employees. Its brand portfolio includes Schulstad, Bonjour, Myllyn Paras, Korvbrödsbagarn, Vaasan, Pastridor, Hatting, and Schulstad Bakery Solutions. The latest development comes after the company invested Skr1.2bn to build a new factory for plant-based proteins in September. The facility, based in Lidköping, will mainly produce plant-based proteins from peas but will also use fava beans as raw materials. Earlier this month, Lantmännen acquired around 10% of Sproud, a local, plant-based, milk-alternatives business. Founded in 2018, Sproud produces a variety of plant-based milks using split yellow peas as the primary ingredient. In February, Lantmännen's meat and charcuterie business Scan Sverige announced the acquisition of Swedish peer Lindvalls Chark to 'broaden its business portfolio'. "Lantmännen invests in Sweden bread facility in 'strategic leap'" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
World's Biggest Meatpacker Bets Big on Sausages Amid Tariff Upheaval
JBS plans to build a plant in Iowa to make up to 130 million pounds of sausages a year. (Michael Ciaglo/Bloomberg News)
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
India wheat, rice production to rise to record high, government says
MUMBAI (Reuters) -India is likely to produce a record 117.5 million metric tons of wheat in the year ending June 2025, the farm ministry said, above its March forecast of 115.4 million tons, as higher prices prompted farmers to expand the area planted with high-yielding seed varieties. India, the world's biggest wheat producer after China, produced 113.3 million tons of wheat in 2024, the farm ministry said in a statement issued late on Wednesday. However, a leading industry body said the crop was nearly 6.25% lower than the government's estimate. The country's rice production in 2025 is also set to climb to a record high, with the ministry estimating it at 149 million metric tons, up from last year's 137.8 million tons. Record production of wheat and rice will lift the country's total food grains production to 354 million tons from last year's 332.3 million tons. A strong wheat harvest in India is rapidly replenishing stocks, meaning the country will be able to meet domestic demand without imports this year, contrary to market talk that it would need overseas supplies, and a potential drag on global prices. India is the world's biggest exporter of rice and higher production will help New Delhi to increase shipments. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Planning for Auckland's rapidly growing 'vibrant' south
The Franklin area is one of the New Zealand's primary food production regions. Photo: Chris McKeen/Stuff A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council. The southern rural areas, which includes the Franklin Ward, are expected to see an increase of 89,900 people, 37,500 households, and 16,500 jobs by 2052. Auckland Council recently approved the new Southern Rural Strategy , which supports the region to accommodate its growing population, while enabling industries like farming and food production to thrive. "The southern rural area is expected to account for approximately 15 percent of Auckland's overall population growth over the next 30 years," Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker said. The area was one of New Zealand's primary food production regions, with abundant natural resources and some of the most productive land in New Zealand. "Its strategic location - close to airports, seaport and key export markets - helps to further cultivate these industries." In a statement, Baker said the strategy provides direction for where housing choices, industries and employment opportunities will grow, "in a way that supports the area to thrive economically and ecologically". It includes strengthening the role of Pukekohe and Waiuku as rural service towns, focuses growth in existing urbanised settlements and avoid growth outside settlements, and minimises urban growth where it could have negative impacts on rural production and industries. The strategy also makes sure there is sufficient infrastructure to support new development, support safe access for residential and rural production users with transport and access needs, and celebrates the Māori and Pākehā heritage of towns, villages and other areas. The strategy covers the full Franklin ward. It also includes some rural land from the Howick, Manurewa, and Papakura local board areas. The strategy does not cover the area's quickest growing towns - Drury, Ōpaheke and Pukekohe - which already have community-backed plans to guide their growth. Consultation on the Southern Rural Strategy took place in October to December last year. Deputy chair of Auckland's Policy and Planning Committee, Angela Dalton, said the strategy supports the southern rural area to grow well. "This is a vibrant region, where traditional industries thrive alongside emerging sectors," Dalton said. "The strategy is about balanced growth that minimises the impact on the environment, while improving housing choices and socially connected communities." By making the most of existing infrastructure, and focusing on projects that deliver multiple benefits, the council was helping set up the region for a resilient and sustainable future, she said. LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
