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Improved controls unveiled for Baker Perkins mixers

13-Oct-2009 - Baker Perkins has developed a new control system for its Tweedy mixing systems to help...

New Agr blowmolder software promises one year payback

22-Sep-2009 - Agr International presented new software for PET blowmolding at Drinktec last week that promises to...

Food processing software lifts through-put and cuts costs

11-Sep-2009 - Improved productivity and lower operating costs are claimed for new software for food processors from...

Premier Foods forges cutting edge traceability deal

09-Sep-2009 - Premier Foods has devised a bespoke traceability system for its Hovis bread range in partnership...

Smart RFID sensors promise cheaper food and less waste

08-Sep-2009 - Lower food prices and less waste thanks to low-cost, smart sensors using Radio Frequency ID...

Revolutionary RFID tag predicts product shelf-life

04-Sep-2009 - A “revolutionary” active RFID tag that supplies information on the remaining shelf-life of fresh produce...

Food gas sensor could show when fruit is ripe and meat fresh

05-Aug-2009 - A new sensor that analyses gases given off by foods could be used to check...

Recycling RFID tags cuts food waste, traceability costs: Study

06-Jul-2009 - Reduced food waste and lower traceability costs could result from a new independent study...

Greater traceability to boost seafood safety

19-May-2009 - Improved seafood safety through greater traceability are the benefits claimed for a new collaboration...

Upgrades for “the world’s most sensitive metal detector”

06-May-2009 - Improvements to the PowerPhasePRO software platform for metal detection in food applications have led...

New online food risk assessment tool

30-Apr-2009 - Gauging food safety risks will become easier thanks to the EasyRisk Manager online assessment...

Sedex supplier-led database strengthens opportunities in ethical supply chain

28-Apr-2009 - The opportunity for confectioners to audit the ethical credentials of their existing, and potential, suppliers...

More accurate shelf-life with new calibration kit

22-Apr-2009 - Less downtime, more accurate shelf life forecasts and reduced food spoilage are promised for a...

X-ray protection against food contamination

16-Apr-2009 - Improved protection against the contamination of wrapped confectionery and other food products with metals and...

UK food safety agency in fraud crackdown

15-Apr-2009 - A new food fraud division will support local authorities to take swift action to stop...

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...

Cognex claims package sensor is highly flexible

01-Apr-2009 - A new vision sensor which can monitor food and beverage packaging enables simple setup and...

Sales dip boosts line efficiency services, says Sidel

01-Apr-2009 - Sidel said it is turning to bottling line optimisation in light of the fact that...

Innovation platform could optimise packaging

27-Mar-2009 - A call to action to the global industry to send examples of sustainable packaging technology...

Software aims to improve food sector’s OEE

16-Mar-2009 - New software can enhance overall equipment efficiency (OEE) in a processing plant while ensuring greater...

Sustainable design at the touch of a button?

16-Mar-2009 - A new web-based tool can reduce the environmental impact and costs of packaging for food...

Online tool from Marion Mixers expedites decisions for bakery mixer buyers

16-Mar-2009 - US firm Marion Mixers launches an online tool that could help equipment buyers for bakers...

More food fraud expected as prices rise

17-Feb-2009 - Counterfeiting is a major problem in the global food and drink industry with the level...

Data capture unit helps food processors in credit crunch, says firm

09-Jan-2009 - Mobile data capture using hand held computers improves efficiency and helps reduce waste on a...

New oxygen analyzer aimed at smaller companies

08-Jan-2009 - A new oxygen analyzer for package headspace is targeted at entry level and small businesses...

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