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Summer 2021: EV Style
July 19, 2021
It’s been a hot summer to rebound off a long year, and we are thrilled to enjoy it with the company of a great team. Our consultants have worked extremely hard to deliver America and Canada’s favorite foods for the summer holidays. From R&D, capital projects, engineering, maintenance and operations, there are a lot of […]
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Jumping to judgement could lead to missed opportunities
May 27, 2021
I recently read a blog, “Interviewing with a Recruiter – It’s a Real Interview” by Angela Roberge, a recruiter with Accurate Staffing. In the blog, Roberge expresses her frustration with interviewees who show up ill-prepared and describes a cut-and-dry philosophy of dismissing the candidate when such a thing happens. While I appreciate her no-fuss attitude, […]
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The Three Keys to Successful Communication
May 3, 2021
On some level, we are all social creatures. I consider myself to be a social individual, maybe even more than most. In my spare time, when not cycling, walking the dog, working on the house or fishing, I am with friends and family. Perhaps, this trait is in my blood. An introvert would shut down […]
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Having an honest relationship with your recruiter is beneficial for everyone.
March 30, 2021
I was fresh out of college when I landed a position at a staffing company that provided my first glimpse into the business world. I had two pairs of slacks that I would alternate every other day, I cleaned up my black dress shoes that I had worn for the previous five years as a […]
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The year of the engineer
February 24, 2021
About a year ago, worldwide panic had stricken causing both temporary and life-changing social changes globally. Families and individuals hunkered down and limited exposure to public spaces. A trend that has continued following the initial fear and is believed to extend beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Consumer trends have shifted, specifically in the food market. People […]
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Job interview on the horizon? Here are some tips to help you prepare.
January 7, 2021
Gearing up for an interview can be intimidating and stressful. I am here to tell you that you are not alone and I will prepare you to the best of my abilities. I will keep it simple and to the point as much as possible. Stories. Stories. Stories. Maybe you haven’t interviewed in over a […]
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Product Development During a Pandemic
November 9, 2020
2020 has presented unpredictable challenges to the food & beverage production industry. This year has been a whirlwind for demand, projections, and production focus for all companies in North America – perhaps none more than the companies that provide nourishment and satisfaction to their consumers around the world. The most challenging times offer the most […]
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Responding to COVID-19: new protocols and practices in the food manufacturing industry
August 12, 2020
One of the many significant impacts of COVID-19 has been the reallocation of necessary resources and capital, causing many industries to adjust and adapt their practices. New health and safety regulations, as well as pandemic-related closures, have led to changes in processes and priorities in the food industry. At EV Group, we’ve worked alongside clients […]
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Pandemic is changing layout and design of food plants
August 5, 2020
Is more automation a solution for pandemic woes? The pandemic is speeding up discussions about increasing automation, design-build experts say. Interest in automating has been high for years, first for its ROI and more recently because of difficulty finding enough employees. “This will add to the reasons that processors will look to add automation,” says […]
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From Big Food to the Local Table, Winners Innovate and Adapt
June 3, 2020
The food industry is a vast landscape of companies large and small. From locally-focused farm to table operations to some of the world’s largest corporations, these businesses have different priorities, different needs and different market pressures to manage. One common challenge, though, is the ever-changing demand from consumers and the need to adapt quickly to […]