--- title: Marion in the Mix Blog | Marion Process Solutions | Food & Beverage Industry description: Food & Beverage Industry | Stay on top of critical developments in material processing technology, industry trends, equipment application tips and more with Marion in the Mix today! --- [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GGC2021/Blog_GGC_2021/images/marion_logo.png)](https://www.marionsolutions.com) Blog [Home](https://www.marionsolutions.com/) › [Blog](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog) View by Topic: - [Mixers (43)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/mixers) - [Blenders (25)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/blenders) - [Dryers and Thermal Processors (18)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/dryers-and-thermal-processors) [All (67)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog) More Topics           ** - [Mixers (43)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/mixers) - [Blenders (25)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/blenders) - [Dryers and Thermal Processors (18)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/dryers-and-thermal-processors) - [Food & Beverage Industry (13)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/food-beverage-industry) - [Aftermarket & Spare Parts (10)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/aftermarket-spare-parts) - [Announcements (6)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/announcements) - [Service/Maintenance (6)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/service-maintenance) - [Cleaning and Sanitation (3)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/cleaning-and-sanitation) - [Equipment Retrofiting (3)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/equipment-retrofiting) - [Cannabis & Hemp Industry (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/cannabis-hemp-industry) - [Equipment Testing (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/equipment-testing) - [Lump Breakers (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/lump-breakers) - [Pet Food Industry (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/pet-food-industry) - [Biomass Industry (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/biomass-industry) - [Centrifugal Sifters (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/centrifugal-sifters) - [Chemicals Industry (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/chemicals-industry) - [Choppers (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/choppers) - [Clean-in-Place Systems (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/clean-in-place-systems) - [Coffee Industry (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/coffee-industry) - [Distillery & Brewery (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/distillery-brewery) [![7 Questopns for comparing material processing equipment manufacturers](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/Marion%20Sales%20Enablement%20Blog%202.webp) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/7-questions-for-comparing-material-processing-equipment-manufacturers-on-quality-price-and-value) ## [7 Questions for Comparing Material Processing Equipment Manufacturers on Quality, Price and Value](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/7-questions-for-comparing-material-processing-equipment-manufacturers-on-quality-price-and-value) Mixers and blenders that last decades don’t always need to come with a hefty price tag. [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/Photos%20for%20Mixer%20Emails/industrial_mixer_handbook2.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/marion-takes-home-awards-for-educational-material) ## [Marion Takes Home Two Awards for Educational Material](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/marion-takes-home-awards-for-educational-material) Marion’s educational campaigns for thermal processing, industrial mixing and food mixing were declared winners in the 18th annual Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) awards. [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/MPS-2308-blog-image.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/momentum-series-new-products) ## [Marion Introduces New Products with Momentum Series Line](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/momentum-series-new-products) Fluidizing Paddle Mixer, V Cone and Double-Cone Blenders new additions to Marion Process Solutions’ product line. [![cleaning your mixer](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/MARION_Sanitation_Infographic.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/leaning-leaning-in-safety-in-cleaning-mixers) ## [Infographic: Mixer Design Features that Promote Safety](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/leaning-leaning-in-safety-in-cleaning-mixers) Leaning into your mixers is just one way to keep them clean. As you can see in this infographic, Marion makes it easy for you to keep your mixers (sometimes referred as blenders) clean. Don’t compromise on these features when you are choosing an... [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/blob-3.png) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/testing-mixers-for-food-processing-how-we-work) ## [Testing Mixers for Food Refining and Processing: How We Work](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/testing-mixers-for-food-processing-how-we-work) When making a purchase of a mixer or blender for any type of industrial processing, there is only so much you can read and learn. In the end, you want to know how the machine will perform. Any reliable vendor will have several machines at their... [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/MARION_Food_Infographic2.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/industrial-mixing-for-food-infographic) ## [Infographic: Mixer Design Requirements by Food Application](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/industrial-mixing-for-food-infographic) Find out the differences between four different types of food mixers. [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/welded%20paddle.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/reducing-the-risk-with-3-a-authorization) ## [Reducing Food Contamination Risks with 3-A Standards](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/reducing-the-risk-with-3-a-authorization) 3-A represents the pinnacle of quality for hygienic standards of processing equipment in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. 3-A Standards are based on American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements and allows acceptance by... [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/Marion%20Blog%20images18.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/repurposing-and-upgrading-industrial-mixers-aftermarket-services-that-extend-the-life-of-your-equipment) ## [Extend the Life of Your Industrial Mixer with Refurbishing](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/repurposing-and-upgrading-industrial-mixers-aftermarket-services-that-extend-the-life-of-your-equipment) Industrial mixers, also called blenders, are built to last, but what do you do when your needs change significantly? As much as we try to build mixers/blenders that anticipate future needs of our customers, after a decade or two—anything can happen.... [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/welded%20paddle.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/cleaning-food-processing-equipment-is-cip-right-for-you) ## [What Defines 'Clean' in Food Processing Equipment?](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/cleaning-food-processing-equipment-is-cip-right-for-you) Clean-In-Place (CIP) often appeals to food processors because on the surface, it seems like an easy methodology that can save labor costs and time in cleaning food processing equipment. Purchasing CIP equipment is a major investment, so it is... [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/Marion%20Blog%20images4.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/perish-the-thought-mixing-of-perishable-foods) ## [Top Tips for Mixing and Processing Perishable Food Products](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/perish-the-thought-mixing-of-perishable-foods) Food processing always requires a high level of sanitation, as outlined in our blogs Reducing Risk with 3-A Authorization, Leaning In: Safety in Cleaning Mixers, and Top 3 Considerations in Choosing a Mixer for Food Processing. [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/Paddle%20Mixers.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/top-3-considerations-in-choosing-a-mixer-for-food-processing) ## [3 Keys to Selecting the Right Mixer or Blender for Food Applications](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/top-3-considerations-in-choosing-a-mixer-for-food-processing) The top 3 considerations in food processing are sanitation, sanitation, and sanitation. For that reason, you’ll find plenty of information on sanitation in our Food Processing Handbook as well on our blog Reducing Risk with 3-A Authorization and the... [![choosing the right agitator](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/MARION_Agitation_Infographic.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/choosing-the-right-agitator-for-your-application) ## [How to Choose the Right Agitator for Your Mixing Application](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/choosing-the-right-agitator-for-your-application) The agitator is the heart of your industrial mixer. Agitators have different qualities that are appropriate for different mixes. Sanitary agitators need to have welded rather than bolted surfaces. For some types of mixes, gentle mixing is... [![Marion_Food_1](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/Marion_Food_1.png) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/safety-in-numbers) ## [Key Mixer Design Features for Food Safety and Efficiency](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/safety-in-numbers) Each day hundreds of millions of people all over the world consume food products that have been through some sort of processing plant. From meat and vegetables to drinks and desserts, each one must pass the highest regulatory standards to ensure... Show more