Western Food Processor
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Western Food Processor is devoted to being the voice of the Food Processing Industry throughout Canada. Each issue features a selection of relevant trade news and event coverage from the West and around the world. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | Canada |
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Search ArticlesEngineering Gentle Flow: Inside the Next Generation of Tubular Drag Conveyors
In food processing environments, the act of moving product is rarely neutral. Conveying systems exert forces that can subtly or dramatically alter product quality before it ever reaches packaging. For processors handling fragile or irregular ingredients such as cereals, grains, nuts, frozen foods, pet food, or specialty powders, these forces can translate into breakage, dust generation, inconsistent flow, or contamination risks.
Inside the Stoplight
How biological modeling transforms time and temperature exposure into instant food safety signals By; Jeff Desrosiers, President at Vitsab® Modern food distribution systems depend on a delicate balance of time and temperature. From seafood shipments and ready-to-eat meals to airline catering and home delivery boxes, perishable products travel through a series of environments where temperatures fluctuate constantly.
WorkSafeBC urges employers to review wildfire evacuation plans
Richmond, B.C. (August 11, 2026) — With wildfire activity intensifying across British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to review their emergency evacuation plans and prepare for situations where workers may need to evacuate a workplace. When local emergencies occur, including wildfires, employers should be prepared to support the safe evacuation of workers.
Gay Lea Foods invests more than $200 million to help shape the future of Canadian dairy
TORONTO, ON – August 11, 2026 – Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) today announced an investment of more than $200 million to significantly expand its Clayson Road dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto. This investment will help address the national cottage cheese shortage and create additional capacity across the farmer-owned, Canadian dairy co-operative’s growing portfolio of high-protein dairy products.
PFlow Industries Highlights DeckLock⢠Safety System for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors
Milwaukee, WI – PFlow Industries, the pioneer in vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) technology, highlights its DeckLock™ Safety System, which provides critical protection in material lifting environments. The DeckLock system is designed to eliminate accidents caused by carriage overload, protecting workers, valuable materials, and machinery while supporting efficient workflow for industrial users.
PFlow Industries Highlights DeckLock⢠Safety System for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors
Milwaukee, WI – PFlow Industries, the pioneer in vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) technology, highlights its DeckLock™ Safety System, which provides critical protection in material lifting environments. The DeckLock system is designed to eliminate accidents caused by carriage overload, protecting workers, valuable materials, and machinery while supporting efficient workflow for industrial users.
PFlow Industries Highlights DeckLock⢠Safety System for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors
Milwaukee, WI – PFlow Industries, the pioneer in vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) technology, highlights its DeckLock™ Safety System, which provides critical protection in material lifting environments. The DeckLock system is designed to eliminate accidents caused by carriage overload, protecting workers, valuable materials, and machinery while supporting efficient workflow for industrial users.
PFlow Industries Highlights DeckLock⢠Safety System for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors
Milwaukee, WI – PFlow Industries, the pioneer in vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) technology, highlights its DeckLock™ Safety System, which provides critical protection in material lifting environments. The DeckLock system is designed to eliminate accidents caused by carriage overload, protecting workers, valuable materials, and machinery while supporting efficient workflow for industrial users.
PFlow Industries Highlights DeckLock⢠Safety System for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors
Milwaukee, WI – PFlow Industries, the pioneer in vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) technology, highlights its DeckLock™ Safety System, which provides critical protection in material lifting environments. The DeckLock system is designed to eliminate accidents caused by carriage overload, protecting workers, valuable materials, and machinery while supporting efficient workflow for industrial users.
PACK EXPO International 2026 Connects Manufacturers with Practical Sustainability Solutions
Herndon, Va.; August 6, 2026 — With sustainability now shaping equipment specifications, material selection, and operational decisions across packaging and processing, PACK EXPO International 2026 will give manufacturers a one-stop destination to compare sustainable packaging technologies, learn from experts, and find solutions that support measurable environmental and business goals.