Entries by SEMCO

Post-Harvest Celery Cooling

Celery is almost synonymous with crisp, fresh food. It is often added to dishes to provide a crunchy texture or it may be used as a fresh, edible garnish for drinks, dips, and other tasty treats. However, while celery is naturally fresh and firm in order to keep it that way proper harvesting, handling, cooling, […]

The Advantages of Aggregate Cooling by Water

If the temperature of the concrete is too high when it is applied to a structure or a certain area, its durability and strength are compromised. In most situations, the cooling process can be completed by adding ice and chilled water to the actual concrete mix. However, in some cases, this process is insufficient and […]

The Pros and Cons of Chilled Seawater for Fish Cooling

If you are in the industrial or commercial fishing industry, then you likely already know how important it is to keep your fish in the most favorable condition you can in order to attain the highest price and to ensure the distribution of safe product. It can feel like a losing battle, especially since fish […]

How to Know When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Old Industrial Cooler

Every smart, profitable business tries to be as savvy as possible about minimizing expenses and getting the most value and use from equipment such as industrial coolers. Maintenance and repairs are typically much cheaper than full replacements and in many cases are able to restore full function. However, there comes a time when even the […]

Why Flake Ice Is Ideal for Use in Concrete Cooling Systems

Concrete is a strong, versatile material that is extremely popular and commonly used in a wide array of different large-scale commercial and industrial projects. Such major projects are often dubbed “large-pour” due to the significant amount of cement they pour at once to harden into concrete. However, such large-pour jobs generate a massive amount of […]

Ice Crushers & Ice Blowers Save Money for the Entertainment Industry

Producers are well aware of the current expenses involved in creating a quality, believable movie, as well as the often limited funds for making these movies. While in the past, producers had to choose between real weather conditions for authenticity and artificial conditions that didn’t match the real thing, special effects have evolved in their […]

The Pros and Cons of Using Block Ice to Chill Fish

In a past article we discussed the Advantages of Using Ice to Cool Fish. We’ve also discussed How to Calculate the Amount of Ice Needed to Chill Fish. This naturally leads into the topic of what type of ice is the best to use for cooling fish. Each different common type of ice will of […]

Methods of Cooling Grapefruit Post-Harvest

Grapefruit is a great healthy food item that is enjoyed by people all over the world. With flavors ranging from seriously sour to semi-sweet, this citrus fruit can offer both immense health benefits as well as a distinctive taste profile that many people swear by. To ensure that grapefruit tastes the best it possibly can, […]

The Importance of Insulation on Fishing Vessels

As soon as a fish is caught a race against the clock begins to get the fish back to shore before it spoils. There are many factors that influence this race including cool methods, types of ice used, distance from shore, ambient climate conditions, and insulation on board the fishing vessel to name a few. […]

Best Cooling and Storage for Small Fish

Due to their name alone, many people outside of the fishing industry may assume that small fish are just that: “small fish” that almost aren’t even worth reeling in. After all in common daily speech people often refer to good deals as “big fish,” while the “small fish” aren’t seen as lucrative. However, the reality […]