Corn, also known as “maize” in many parts of the world, is one of the most popular and widespread crops on the planet. The United States produces about 332 million metric tons every year. There are two major types of corn: field corn, which is used as a starch-rich variety used in corn products such […]
Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Estimates place the amount of apples grown worldwide to have been about 69 million tons in 2010. Proper apple handling, cooling, and storage is essential to the overall quality and taste of the ultimate apple or apple product that makes its way to end […]
Once considered exotic by many Americans, artichokes are becoming a much more common mainstay thanks to their exquisite flavor and versatile culinary uses. Artichokes are frequent ingredients in a variety of dips, tasty components in many salads, popular side dishes, and sometimes even main courses. As with most other types of vegetables and produce the […]
Cooling carrots is essential after a harvest. Carrots make a delicious, nutritious, low calorie snack. They are also very popular in salads and are frequently found in fruit juices and health drinks. One of the main reasons carrots are so popular is due to their crunchy texture as well as their sweet, satisfying taste. However, […]
Ice crushers and ice blowers are an integral part of the entertainment and snow-making industries. These heavy duty, hard-working pieces of equipment are carefully designed and constructed to stand up to the demands of high capacity, physical strain, and prolonged daily use. They are also very versatile and can be custom designed to fit a […]
It’s no secret that Americans love sampling exotic dishes from other cultures and then making them a dietary staple here at home. As a result peppers, a common ingredient in a variety of Asian and Latin dishes, are finding their way onto more and more American plates. Considering their delicious, zesty, flavorful taste they are […]
Strawberries are known the world over for their sweet, succulent flavor, juicy texture, and brilliant red color. They are the ideal dessert after a meal, a perfect afternoon snack, or a great flavoring for pies, jams, jellies, compotes, ice cream, and more. However, for strawberries to live up to their lofty potential they must be […]
Cabbage and leafy greens such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, and kale are an important source of vitamins and nutrients. They are often discussed together due to similarities among planting, harvesting, and nutrition. However, there are some important differences with regards to the way cabbage should be cooled and stored versus these other […]
The entertainment and movie industry is all about creating authenticity. Often times that involves reproducing an environment that requires ice, snow, or other cold, wintery themes. It could be a movie that takes place during Christmas, a scene that focuses on winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, or perhaps the characters are merely supposed to […]
Proper cooling is essential for almost any type of produce in order to ensure that quality is preserved as fruits and vegetables begin their journey to the end consumer. Here at SEMCO/SEMCOLD LLC, we offer many different kinds of cooling systems and different cooling methods are better suited to different types of produce. In this […]
