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DSM makes liquid solution for sausage and cheese preservation
27-Apr-2009 - DSM is launching a new liquid solution for preserving sausages and cheeses, which is said to allow for even surface coverage and overcome the dust and stickiness problems associated with powder-based products.
Potato sorter aims to optimise TCO
24-Apr-2009 - A modularly designed automated potato sorter that uses cameras to recognize colour, size and shape can maximize a food processor’s long-term return on investment, says Key Technology.
Textural analysis putting food into orbit, says SMS
23-Apr-2009 - Stable Micro Systems (SMS) said that NASA's Space Food Systems laboratory, located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, has recently enlisted its TA.XTPlus texture analyser in order to ensure that astronauts are provided with food with optimal appearance, colour, odour, flavour, texture and overall palatability.
X-ray can alleviate portion control dairy difficulty - manufacturer
21-Apr-2009 - An X-ray inspection system range already used in dairy production to alert against potential contaminants can also offer manufacturers applications in portion control to cut down on waste, claims its manufacturer.
Savings in labour and safety costs with vertical stacker for baked goods
21-Apr-2009 - A partnership between UK manufacturer of hotplate baking equipment Sugden and US firm Forpak brings 'Grouper' stacking equipment to the market for reducing human contamination and labour costs.
Study urges food processors to keep consumers in the loop
16-Apr-2009 - Educating consumers about new technology that enables the production of minimally processed foods is critical to ensuring that they will pay extra for such products, according to findings published in the Journal of Food Science Education.
Cool energy savings for frozen food makers
10-Apr-2009 - Using electrical equipment more precisely could help frozen food companies shave up to 15 per cent off their electricity bills, according to a new report from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) in association with the Carbon Trust.
New toolkit to ‘future-proof’ food businesses for challenges ahead
09-Apr-2009 - The UK’s Food Ethics Council has launched a new toolkit to help businesses prepare for future challenges to the food system, as it expects some major unpredictable changes are just around the corner.
Generator updates target compact nitrogen efficiency
09-Apr-2009 - A supplier of nitrogen gas generators with applications for food and beverage processing says it has updated its lower volume range of products to provide cost and space savings in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
PCs a necessity – not a luxury – in tight economy, says Beckhoff
07-Apr-2009 - Investing in automation technology in the food manufacturing industry could enhance productivity by around 10 percent, according to Beckhoff Automation, which recently presented its technology to industry.
Supplier offers space age sorting for vegetable safety
03-Apr-2009 - Buhler Sortex claims that it can provide vegetable processors with satellite inspired sorting equipment that distinguishes between the textures of desirable and foreign materials during packaging.
Collaboration to solve dough behaviour problems
03-Apr-2009 - The flour specialist Mühlenchemie has teamed up with a manufacturer of dough testing equipment to help its customers improve the properties and consistency of flour and solve application problems quickly.
Filtration group eyes European dairy potential
01-Apr-2009 - A US supplier of filtration equipment for processing milk or whey proteins and recovering cheese brine hopes to push further into the European market with new offices for technical support and production in the bloc.
Greening facilities will lead to financial gain - IFIS
31-Mar-2009 - Better control of all processing plant equipment that uses energy can play a role in increasing efficiency and reducing costs for food and beverage manufacturers, claims a UK research group.
Bosch utrasonic tech targets 'cold' packaging for confectionery goods
31-Mar-2009 - Germany's Bosch Packaging Technology targets a reduction in material costs and 'cold' packaging for delicate confectionery goods with its ultrasonic sealing technology showcased at this week's packaging and processing show IPACK-IMA 2009.
HP rolls out high-volume digital press for competitive costs per label
27-Mar-2009 - As digital printing technology moves from niche into mainstream, HP launches the Indigo WS6000, a high-volume digital press to "unlock lean manufacturing benefits" and beat costs for packaged bakery and snack goods.
Scara robots bring cost savings, says TM Robotics
25-Mar-2009 - FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Ryan Guthrie of TM Robotics to discuss the specific applications for the food industry of the company's next generation line of pick and place robot systems.
New robotic technology offers greater orientation and reach, claims TM Robotics
25-Mar-2009 - FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Ryan Guthrie of TM Robotics to discuss the company's new six axis model and its particular applications for the food industry.
Robotics supplier now focusing on food sector
25-Mar-2009 - Robotic technology, which featured largely at the recent Anuga FoodTec trade show, has untapped potential to improve productivity, increase product yield and bring greater flexibility to the food manufacturing production line, claims TM Robotics.
French crisp maker Sibell boosts production capacity after fire
25-Mar-2009 - Following a fire last year that ravaged half of its factory, French crisp maker Sibell is set to be fully operational this month, following a €15m clean-up investment that has increased production capacity by 40 per cent.
Ball valve for mixing delivers maximum flow rates
23-Mar-2009 - Maximum flow rates with minimal pressure drop via a full port design are delivered through the new series 3BV2 automated ball valve by Australian firm WE Anderson, a division of control and instrumentation company Dwyer Instruments.
Robotics could offer quick wins for bakery sector
20-Mar-2009 - Greater efficiencies for the UK bakery industry can be gained by investing in robotic systems for oven loading and unloading, packing line automation and the centralization of palletizing, claims the Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA).
Is food sector recession proof? We test opinion at Anuga
19-Mar-2009 - FoodProductionDaily.com walked the floor at the recent Anuga FoodTec trade show to ascertain how the current economic climate is impacting on the food and beverage processing and packaging equipment manufacture sector.
Tool could enhance spray drying process
19-Mar-2009 - A technique to improve the drying process of dairy and other liquid products can lead to product innovation and a better bottom line for food manufacturers, claims GEA Niro.
Short payback time with customised robotic line, claims firm
18-Mar-2009 - A newly developed robotic pick, process and place line, which integrates vision control for measuring product weight and dimensions, can be tailored to suit the specific requirements of food manufacturers, says the Danish developer.
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