New mini pilot system for lab-based bag-in-box filling
07-Jan-2009 - Aseptic bag-in-box filling of product samples via a new laboratory-scale HTST/UHT pilot system is now...
X-ray irradiation does not affect food quality, say US scientists
05-Jan-2009 - X-ray technology is effective in killing bacterial pathogens in leafy greens without causing undesirable changes...
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Viscosity probe is functional and low maintenance, says Hydramotion
23-Dec-2008 - New on-line viscosity measuring equipment is more flexible to position than similar tools on the...
New publication outlines techniques to optimise meat quality
16-Dec-2008 - A newly released publication, targeted at the meat production sector, evaluates the latest production and...
New packer handles RSC and wraparound blanks
12-Dec-2008 - A combined side-loading system for case packing, labelling and palletizing of food products and cosmetics...
Search tool serves R&D packaging development, says Elsevier
10-Dec-2008 - An efficiency tool aimed at helping the food production industry with packaging research can increase...
Device could provide temperature detection at low cost
10-Dec-2008 - A new thermal imaging camera enables cost effective measuring of the critical control temperature of...
Air cycle system targets frozen food sector
09-Dec-2008 - A combined air cycle system for food heating and cooling has been developed to meet...
Integrated drying system can boost plant efficiency, claims Kason
04-Dec-2008 - A new drying system integrates a centrifugal screener, a spheroidizer, a circular fluid bed dryer...
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Event to showcase robotic technology
02-Dec-2008 - A seminar on robotics will show processors how automation can improve productivity, increase product yield...
Gauge reduces downtime and boosts product yield, claims NDC
01-Dec-2008 - A new food gauge can reduce downtime and improve process control through continuous online measurement,...
New weighing and mixing equipment test centre opens in UK
01-Dec-2008 - Try before you buy is the aim of a new product testing laboratory opened in...
IPA 2010 - what does the future hold?
28-Nov-2008 - Taking at leap forward, FoodProductionDaily.com asesses potential trends in food processing at IPA 2010.
Metal detection tool minimises food loss, says US developer
25-Nov-2008 - A new metal detector targeted at the food processing sector offers minimal loss of good...
Tasty labour savings from new rusk processing line
25-Nov-2008 - Zero labour costs and improved quality are the benefits claimed for a new automated rusk...
Key redesigns dryer for fresh-cut processors
21-Nov-2008 - A dryer that removes moisture from fresh-cut produce has been redesigned to increase throughput, improve...
New food test lab to optimise process technologies, says Coperion
17-Nov-2008 - A new food test centre will optimise food processing technologies, and will be officially inaugurated...
New hermetic packaging sealer on show at Pack Expo
14-Nov-2008 - A new sealed packaging mechanism ensures extended sealing times for enhanced hermetic food packaging, claims...
Sorbent dispenser can operate at high speeds, says developer
13-Nov-2008 - A new high speed sorbent dispenser is capable of speeds up of to 600 packs...
New food packaging robots at Pack Expo
10-Nov-2008 - New robots, customized for the food industry, are being launched this week at leading industry...
Process innovation key to survival in credit crunch - KTP
07-Nov-2008 - Innovation is even more important for the food and drink manufacturing sector during an economic...
Radiation technology growth hindered: report
31-Oct-2008 - The growth potential for food irradiation technology has contracted dramatically but the value of the...
New guide aims to inform processors about bubble control
27-Oct-2008 - Understanding how to create and control bubbles in food products can be a key factor...
Energy conservation to govern US plant spend in 2009: report
23-Oct-2008 - Productivity improvements and energy efficiency schemes will constitute the majority of new projects next year...
Research centre gives sterilization method thumbs up
22-Oct-2008 - A recent report claims a process of rapidly shaking packaged food products during sterilization reduces...
