Processing
Metal detector head now with Atex21 certification
The IQ³ metal detector head from Loma Systems is now available with Atex21 certification, providing in-processing metal detection in areas where a potentially explosive atmosphere exists. Explosive hazards can be found in many areas of the food industry. Milling plants, bakeries, snack factories and powder processing units all contain airborne dust from materials such as […]
Enhanced metal detection software for food manufacturers
To enable a growing number of food manufacturers to boost the flexibility of their processing lines, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection has advanced the software of its Profile metal detection systems. The new software improves detection sensitivity in wet and dry food products and, with Profile metal detectors’ existing Product Clustering feature, it simplifies product changeovers, […]
Pacepacker bagging line makes the grade
For just over a decade, Pacepacker Services’ Total Bag Control (TBC) bagging system installed at Pasta Foods has adapted to meet the company’s changing needs and has continued to provide reliable, dust-free operation. Pasta Foods is a producer of snack pellets and dry pasta. Based in the UK, the operation supplies customers with tailor-made solutions […]
Preservation innovation extends beverage shelf life
Global life sciences company DSM has announced the launch of DelvoCid+, a preservation solution for beverages that helps to keep drinks fresh for longer whilst offering a clean taste and cost-efficiency. Applying the unique benefits of natamycin (the natural antifungal) to beverages, DelvoCid+ effectively eliminates the risk of yeast and mould growth in beverage processing. […]
Nestlé building factory for ready-to-drink beverages
Nestlé is building a new factory in Malaysia to meet growing domestic demand for its ready-to-drink beverages such as Nescafé, Milo, and Nestlé Low Fat Milk. The company is investing 150 million Malaysian Ringgit (about £31m) in the new facilities in the city of Shah Alam, which will create 160 new jobs when fully operational […]
New labelling application for cool wine bottles
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced an Aqua Stick portfolio, designed to ease the process of applying labels to wine and sparkling wine bottles when they are cooler than their surroundings and slick with surface condensation. The new portfolio seeks to avoid the time-consuming and costly practices required to prevent condensation during labelling. […]
Perfect crust now a must
Zeelandia, a global bakery ingredients manufacturer, has pioneered a new testing method to determine the crustiness of bakery products using market-leading texture analysis equipment. Combining Stable Micro Systems’ bread ‘V’ squeeze test with simultaneous acoustic measurements, Zeelandia obtains detailed objective analysis of crust breakage. This enables the company to develop high-performance ingredients that respond to […]
New batch mixer adds value
Tetra Pak Processing has added a new model to its range of batch production units for food processing. Tetra Albatch 1 is a basic batch unit for smooth and particulate liquid foods and can be used in batch production or for pre-treatment in a continuous production system. Flexible, versatile and easy to use, it is […]
MPS and KJ join forces
KJ Industries, a European organisation specialising in red meat cutting, deboning systems and advanced logistic solutions, has been acquired by MPS Meat Processing Systems. Remko Rosman, CEO of MPS, commented, “KJ fits the MPS product portfolio very well and complements MPS’ position as global market leader for red meat slaughter lines. KJ also has […]
New optical sorter for challenging food processing applications
The Bühler Group, a provider of optical sorting solutions, has introduced the Sortex A MultiVision, an advanced high-capacity optical sorter designed for challenging food processing applications. Equipped with custom-designed Multivision camera technology, it is designed to deliver exceptional yield through superior defect and foreign material detection. It functions in the most difficult of dry commodity […]
Zooming in on potential problems
Mike Edwards, microscopy manager at Campden BRI, reveals how modern miscroscopy can help troubleshoot a range of industry dliemmas
Researchers ‘bubbling over’ at drying breakthrough
Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the UK say they have found a more efficient way to dry products for food manufacture, using tiny, hot bubbles. Instead of boiling a product to evaporate water – the most common technique used by industry – the Sheffield team injected hot microbubbles through the liquid, causing the […]
Tetra Pak unveils Indian facility
Tetra Pak has announced the inauguration of its latest factory at Chakan, near Pune, in India. The plant is designed to meet growing demand processing and packaging solutions across India, South and South-east Asia and the Middle East, says the firm. The £102 million (€120m) facility marks a significant milestone in Tetra Pak’s increasing presence […]
Strategic alliance offers support from ‘seed to shelf’
In the wake of ever-closer integration of farming and food manufacturing, science-based organisations Campden BRI and CABI have developed a strategic alliance to provide technical support from ‘seed to shelf’. The alliance is designed to benefit small, medium and larger companies, as well as initiatives from government and NGOs aimed at supporting food production. “The […]