Oven Industries launches new temperature controls

Oven Industries Inc. has introduced new temperature control products, geared toward a range of food processing applications, with ramp/soak capabilities.

How to slash oil content in sweet potato chips by 60%: Study

The oil content of sweet potato chips can be reduced by 60% if vacuum fried with an additional de-oiling mechanism, finds new research.

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Buhmann: “She doesn’t turn in circles” with new linear filler

Buhmann Pac Solutions has launched a linear filling machine instead of the standard rotary process claiming operational efficiency benefits.

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Aseptic Technology 2013: Exclusive Online Event

Our free online event, Aseptic Technology 2013, brings together leading suppliers, brand owners and specialists including GEA, Sidel, Solvay, Coca-Cola Hellenic and Zenith International.

Sanitation equipment aims to help processors with FSMA compliance

Carometec A/S, an Arizona company that provides a broad range of quality and sanitation equipment for the food industry, has a number of machines intended to help processors better comply...

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CNN host to deliver IFT event opening keynote

Dr. Fareed Zakaria will deliver the keynote address at the opening session during the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists conference.

Trion exhaust system cleans air in food processing environments

The Grease Viper, an industrial air cleaner from NC-based Trion Indoor Air Quality, removes grease, smoke, odor and other emissions from the air in industry cooking environments.

Meat processor streamlines with ERP software

Cloverdale Foods, a Pennsylvania manufacturer of high-quality processed meats, has selected DEACOM ERP (enterprise resource planning) software in order to streamline its operations.

Brazilian food processing giant to close plants

After tough losses in the second quarter, Marfrig Alimentos SA, the second largest food processing firm in Brazil, has announced it plans to offload and close plants to alleviate its...

British Bakels $3.8m UK investment spells NPD

British Bakels will launch a range of new products after a £2.5m ($3.8m) investment in a two-phase expansion plan at a UK manufacturing site, its MD says.

Myricom, EVT partner on food processing vision systems

Myricom, an Arcadia, CA-based industrial Ethernet technology firm, is providing its FastStack MVA software with Emergent Vision Technologies’ ultra-high-speed vision inspection cameras.

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FoodProductionDaily gets the Friday feeling

The FoodProductionDaily newsletter is taking a break for this Friday (10 May) due to it being a Bank Holiday in France.The next edition will be published on Monday 13 May.

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Food Innovation Solutions taps two new executives

Industry consulting agency Food Innovation Solutions has hired two new executives to help manage business growth.

Ishida solution boosts South Africa's raisin production

Ishida boosted production twelvefold for South Africa's raisin producer Fruits du Sud by supplying an automated multihead weigher with anti-stick properties.

GGB provides food-grade bearings

GGB Bearing Technology offers a range of self-lubricating bearings suitable for use on food and beverage processing equipment.

Solid food testing growth for Eurofins

Eurofins reported solid growth in food testing in the first financial quarter of 2013, which also helped offset negative impacts on revenue in France, according to the bioanalysis firm.

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Cortec introduces food-grade lubricant for processing machinery

CorrLube food-grade penetrant, developed by Cortec, is a multi-purpose, light-duty lubricating oil formulated with only USDA H-1 approved ingredients.

Aussie processing still contracting, firms call for spending growth

Recent shocks in Australian food processing have been reflected in the latest Australian Industry Group report on manufacturing performance, which covers the month of April.

Processing Zone at PACK EXPO 2013 sells out

The Processing Zone, a specialized pavilion at the PACK EXPO 2013 trade show focused on technology and equipment for processing professionals, has sold out every square inch of exhibit space.

Obama asks trade officials to boost food, other exports

While the US trade deficit decreased in 2012, the figures did not meet up with the Obama administration’s expectations; now, the President is calling on recent nominees to high trade-related...

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LAKOS highlights water filtration for food processing

LAKOS Separators and Filtration Solutions offers water filtering equipment geared toward the food processing industry. The technologies are designed to help ensure the safety of products and integrity of manufacturing...

CSIRO marks Global Star Wars Day with space-age robotics

In honour of Saturday’s Global Star Wars Day (“May the fourth be with you”), CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has highlighted advances in robotic technology that can increase efficiency and...

Flintec launches load cells for food processing

Flintec UK Ltd. has launched single-point load cells geared toward heavy-duty food environments; according to the manufacturing, the units offer high accuracy and durability.

Nanomaterials in focus

Nan-no or nan-yes for nanotechnology in packaging?

Nanomaterials and their use in food and packaging has been a constant source of debate which has intensified recently with a number of arguments on both sides put forward.

Robots with soft touch could benefit processing

A team of researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have come up with robotic technology that offers precise, gentle handling of materials; the technology could have...