Alex Cosmas

Natural Solutions for Controlling Food Processing Odors Whether too much of a good thing, or seriously unpleasant, food facilities must control odors. A scientific approach using natural neutralizers solves the problem. By Laura Haupert, PhD Visitors to Chicago’s downtown are often greeted by the aroma…

Effective Odor Control with Plant-Based Neutralizers By Dr. Laura Haupert, Ecosorb While often overshadowed by primary process concerns in many facilities, offensive odors cannot be ignored. The following is a summary of my article in the March 2023 issue of Control Engineering, titled “Odor measurement,…

By Bob Dunklau, OMI Industries While odor abatement has not been a top priority for industry professionals historically, widespread social media use and heightened public scrutiny has made it increasingly relevant for processors who wish to be good neighbors and uphold a positive reputation. Before…

California’s Scargo Labs is the leading supplier of CBD to Canopy Growth, the largest cannabis product company in the world. The lab offers complete hemp CBD extraction services ranging from refinement services to pharma grade extraction. They also produce up to 1,000 Kg/month of CBD oil, plus a growing range of CBD products.  Five government…

The strong odors produced by growing cannabis are often described as pungent, skunky, floral, fruity, or even “sewer-like.” Created by the plant’s essential oils (terpenes), odors are strongest when the flower is budding. Some odors from cannabis farms have been detected more than a mile...