Roundup: Processing

Here is your roundup for the latest processing news. Next week’s roundup will focus on new products. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Rodney Jack at [email protected]

• Baker Perkins is making major investments in machine tools to add capacity and improve efficiency on components for new machines, and to cut lead times for replacement parts.
• New processing technology out of Washington State University could make it possible to reduce sodium while maintaining safety and tastiness.
• Fortress Technology has developed a new Vertex metal detector, equipped with automatic testing, which is set to save money, inspect multiple snack formats and flavours and enhance product quality.
• Interfood Technology is highlighting the importance of accurate brine treatment systems for bacon as the industry continues to come to terms with an increased focus on reducing salt content.