Extraction Technology
Extraction Technology is... well, essential for producing quality extracts. Crucial, even vital. It's at the very core of the process. There wouldn't be an industry of this scale if one could do it by hand, right? We focus on the latest in extraction methods and cover all the basics: supercritical CO2 extraction, ethanol extraction, hydrocarbon extraction. Each method has its benefits and drawbacks. In our content, we focus on equipment efficiency, safety, and sustainability in extraction processes. Be it solvent recovery systems, energy-efficient practices, or automation technology — after all, every little improvement can cut costs and increase production scale.
Hydrosol vs Essential Oil: Which Product Stream Should Your Facility Be Built Around?
Steam distillation produces both an essential oil and a hydrosol, but the two streams carry very different risks. Here is...
Clean Rooms, Air Handling and Environmental Controls: What Extraction Operators Can Learn from Food and Pharma
Stricter oversight is turning air, pressure and surface controls into audit items. Here is how food, pharma and supplement practice...
How Should an Extraction Facility Be Laid Out for Compliance, Safety and Efficiency?
Food, pharma and supplement plants learned decades ago that layout is a quality control. Here is how extraction operators can...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a GMP-Ready Extraction Facility?
There is no honest single number for a GMP-ready extraction build. This outlook explains what drives the cost, where budgets...
The Future of Cannabis Beverages Under FDA Oversight: Formulation, Labeling, and Manufacturing Challenges
Cannabis-infused beverages are creating new opportunities for product developers, extraction companies, beverage manufacturers, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses. From...