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HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING
Once cooked and cooled, cans are assessed
and then shipped off to a distribution center
to be labeled, cased and shipped.
" We're basically using steam to create one-third of our
energy load before we start the heating process, " Ward said.
According to a California Climate Investments report, the
technology saves more than 70,000 kilowatt-hours and more
than $1 million annually. The combined energy reductions
avoid over 8,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
emissions annually as well, a result that improves air quality
in the heavily populated area.
The process also allows the processor to reuse the removed
peel, reducing overall waste.
Traditional peeling methods rely on lye, a process that
makes the use of removed peel unsafe. Steam peeling tomatoes
also helps retain quality in terms of texture and color. It also
increases overall yield.
" We actually used to be about 65 cases per ton, and now
we're producing, on average, at 74 cases per ton, " Ward said.
Once the tomatoes are steam peeled, they are sorted by size
and color in the plant. Some are kept whole, while others are
diced, crushed or made into sauces, paste, juice, ketchup or
marinara sauces. Following that, tomatoes are sorted once
again using state-of-the-art technology and placed in differentsized
cans, ranging from 6- to 105-ounce cans.
Some of Pacific Coast Producers' final products are
packaged in plastic. It's not ideal, but it's what some
customers want, said Andy Russick, vice president of sales
and marketing.
" We're figuring out how to use plastic with 30% postconsumer
recycled (PCR) material, " he said. " The manufacturers
were giving us this non-see through product that just wasn't
holding up. But they feel that someday we could be using up
to 90% PCR in our plastic. "
Once canned and seamed, the tomatoes are sent to a giant
pressure cooker and cooked to seal in nutrients. This is where
that extra steam comes in handy, as it reduces reliance on
fossil fuels. Once cooked and cooled, the cans are assessed to
ensure weight, flavor and other attributes meet specifications.
Finally, they're shipped off to a distribution center to be
labeled, cased and shipped.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of January/February 2024

The Process
Keeping it fresh
Machine evolution
From farm to can
Advantages of AI
PMMI
Industry Insider
Upcoming Events
Right Now On
Advertiser Index
January/February 2024 - 1
January/February 2024 - 2
January/February 2024 - 3
January/February 2024 - The Process
January/February 2024 - 5
January/February 2024 - Keeping it fresh
January/February 2024 - 7
January/February 2024 - 8
January/February 2024 - 9
January/February 2024 - Machine evolution
January/February 2024 - 11
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January/February 2024 - 13
January/February 2024 - From farm to can
January/February 2024 - 15
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January/February 2024 - Advantages of AI
January/February 2024 - 21
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January/February 2024 - PMMI
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January/February 2024 - Advertiser Index
January/February 2024 - 28
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