Food-Grade Gases and Wine – A Surprising Pairing

Food-Grade Gases and Wine – A Surprising Pairing

Ever wondered what that burst of rising vapor is when you uncork a bottle of wine? Or why we grimace at the taste of wine that’s been left uncorked a bit too long? Short answer: gas. Gas plays a large role in the winemaking process, especially when shielding the...
La Croix All Grown Up: The Explosive Popularity of Hard Seltzer

La Croix All Grown Up: The Explosive Popularity of Hard Seltzer

After years of soda- and tonic- based cocktails, it’s no wonder hard seltzers have become an overwhelming hit since entering the alcoholic beverage market. Refreshing and available in a wide variety of flavors, hard seltzers have made quite the impression, especially...
Will A CO2 Shortage Affect Craft Beer Production?

Will A CO2 Shortage Affect Craft Beer Production?

A CO2 shortage is causing craft beer prices to rise and production to be slow. The pandemic-era problem has several causes, including seasonal demand and contamination at a major supplier. Craft breweries are concerned about CO2 shortages. Fortunately, CalOx is...
Medical Gas Market Expected to Grow by 7%–8% as Demand Increases

Medical Gas Market Expected to Grow by 7%–8% as Demand Increases

A new report shows that the medical gas market is expected to continue growing.  Why? The short answer is that medical gases have become more important than ever to treating a wide range of diseases, like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary...
What Supply Tightening in the CO2 Market Means

What Supply Tightening in the CO2 Market Means

At CalOx, we have a dependable supply of carbon dioxide (CO2) and are prepared to fulfill all orders from our customers. But, there’s been a lot of talk about challenges in the CO2 supply market. So, we wanted to look at some of those challenges. The important bottom...
How Greenhouses Can Use CO2 to Increase Yields by up to 30%

How Greenhouses Can Use CO2 to Increase Yields by up to 30%

Most of us remember enough from high school biology class to know that plants take in CO2 and create oxygen. And, if you’re even a casual gardener, you’ve probably spent some time making sure that your plants get enough light, water and nutrients. But did you ever...