Chilled food production: new guide looks at risks and controls
17-Oct-2008 - A third edition of a guide to chilled foods stresses the increased risks involved with...
Site upgrade will improve test facilities for processors, says Tetra Pak
17-Oct-2008 - A larger test and assembly facility that can respond quickly to customer demands is the...
Lubricant care may cut food and drink processors' costs
16-Oct-2008 - A fluid management service can drive up productivity by reducing downtime, and ensure value engineering...
Russian flour mill increases production with new machinery
14-Oct-2008 - Russian grain processor PAVA aims to increase the quality and volume of its wheat flour...
High-speed automated gripper boosts quality control, says firm
09-Oct-2008 - A pneumatic gripper developed to pick and place fresh, cooked or frozen food products reduces...
Filling line redesign allows constant feeding, claims firm
07-Oct-2008 - A design enhancement to an existing filling and sealing line means it can accommodate a...
WRAP to fund waste reducing packaging and processing projects
07-Oct-2008 - The UK government-funded Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is inviting proposals for projects to design,...
System offers cost effective fat content monitoring, says FOSS
03-Oct-2008 - The new XDS Direct Light system provides accurate measurement of the fat content in ground...
Study identifies optimal conditions for cranberry storage
30-Sep-2008 - As demand for cranberries grows around the world, a Canadian scientist has reported the optimal...
Energy usage guage could improve process control
25-Sep-2008 - A motor load sensor can ensure accuracy during batch mixing as well as reducing waste,...
Temperature transmitter allows process control, says Baumer
22-Sep-2008 - A new temperature transmitter enables food and drink production facilities to monitor all process variables...
New imaging tool detects thermal abnormalities in meat, says developer
19-Sep-2008 - A thermal imaging camera can provide rapid detection of temperature variations of high volume, fast...
New line could cut pomegranate production overheads
18-Sep-2008 - A new production line targeted at food and beverage producers that market pomegranate products automates...
New lowerator designed for easy maintenance, says Nercon
15-Sep-2008 - A new easy-to-clean, two-storey horizontal shelf lowerator with removable stainless steel trays is targeted at...
New pump and suction cups offer efficiency and flexibility, says PIAB
12-Sep-2008 - A new vacuum pump can reduce energy consumption, ensure quicker changeover times and enhance product...
Alliance aims to improve productivity in food and drink sector
11-Sep-2008 - A new partnership could help food processors isolate and eliminate the main causes of productivity...
USDA may allow beef carcass irradiation as 'processing aid'
10-Sep-2008 - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said a petition it has received from a meat...
New method of tackling listeria in ready-to-eat foods
09-Sep-2008 - A new study has found the combination of natural antimicrobials with in-package pasteurization of ready-to-eat...
New 'active' sensor has many food sector uses, claims ITW
09-Sep-2008 - New active sensors can help food processors gauge the amount of fluids in containers and...
News briefs: Diamant additive, dicing equipment enhancement and software acquisition
05-Sep-2008 - Diamant evaluates its bottling additive this month, while MPE announces an upgrade of its dicing...
Integrated printer makes pack analysis easier, says Witt
04-Sep-2008 - Witt, the German gas safety, control and analysis equipment supplier, has announced that its PA...
Firm expects FDA approval for new heat exchanger
02-Sep-2008 - A German manufacturer of heating and cooling technologies says it has replaced the metal in...
Auction includes entire line of processing, packing equipment
02-Sep-2008 - Entire lines of packaging and processing machines from conveyors to metal detectors are up for...
Iceberg lettuce and spinach safe to irradiate, says FDA
22-Aug-2008 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of irradiation to kill food-poisoning...
New cooker can brown meat products on all sides, says Double D
19-Aug-2008 - Scottish manufacturer Double D Food Engineering has developed a customised Browning Unit to brown meat...
