Fruit and vegetable sorting
01 June, 2008 | Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
The Key Technology Manta high-volume, high-performance sorter features a 2 m wide scan area that increases throughput within a space-saving footprint.
High acid ambient distribution still drinks
01 June, 2008 | Tetra Pak
A Tetra Top packaging solution for high acid ambient distribution (HAAD) still drinks is now available. Tetra Top for HAAD is a flexible, attractive and cost-effective packaging solution that enables manufacturers to produce, distribute and sell high acid still drinks such as ice tea, fruit drinks and sports drinks without using the chilled chain. The ambient still drinks market stands at 100 million litres and is growing, providing producers with many new growth opportunities.
Egg replacement
01 June, 2008
Gum Technology has released a line of hydrocolloid and stabiliser blends that can be used to replace eggs in custards, doughs and baked goods.
Confectionary expansion
01 June, 2008
Baker Perkins has introduced a range of processes, equipment and end products, incorporating natural elements such as fruit, which enable confectionary, snack and cereal companies to produce health and indulgence ranges alongside traditional products.
High-performance sheet
01 June, 2008 | Plantic Technologies Ltd
Plantic HP1 is a development in biodegradable packaging. It enhances the existing functional properties of Plantic R1 sheet, thereby creating a larger addressable market.
Sugar-free confectionery
01 June, 2008
When consumers were asked at the point of sale why they buy sugar-free lollies, health at 77% and taste at 67% were the main reasons by far. This demonstrates that sugar-free confectioneries have a convincing profile in terms of both nutrition and taste and as such offer the opportunity to align indulgence with a health lifestyle.
Cold-water prawn peeling
01 June, 2008 | Focus Fisheries
Laitram Machinery has unveiled an advancement to improve yield and product quality in the cold water prawn peeling line — a rubber peeler roller that provides enhanced friction for improved peeling, yet is less abrasive to the peeled meat.
Natural apple essence
01 June, 2008 | Ingredient Resources
RC Treatt has released a highly concentrated water phase apple fraction to be known as Apple Essence 1500X.
LR260 radar level transmitter
01 June, 2008 | Siemens Ltd
Sitrans LR260 is the latest 2-wire radar continuous level transmitter from Siemens. It features process intelligence echo processing and 25 GHz pulse technology.
Sealed jellied eels
01 June, 2008 | Impact Automation Solutions
FR Bradley Ltd has purchased a Packaging Automation tray sealer to cater for a huge increase in demand for its jellied eels.
Product feed elevator
01 June, 2008 | ADM Packaging Automation
ADM Packaging’s MCV5 modular incline conveyor can carry raw products to a required height.
Tray sealing machines
01 June, 2008 | Select Packaging Systems Pty Ltd
G Mondini has launched the EVO tray sealer. With the Evolution range as its design base, the EVO has a smaller footprint so manufacturers can use their factory space more efficiently.
Butter replacement for low-fat baking
01 June, 2008
Delyte6 is a tapioca-based ingredient that is claimed to be able to replace butter in cakes, breads and pastries and so cut the fat content of the product by up to 97%.
Continuous melters
01 June, 2008 | PTL
PTL has developed an effective range of continuous melters that have been designed to melt chocolate, compound, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, butter and various other fats that are currently used within the chocolate, biscuit, snack and dairy industries.
Bacon processing
01 June, 2008 | FMC Australia
In the bacon industry, product quality and lower cost of production are of utmost importance. To achieve this goal, the Stein GCO II GYRoCompact spiral oven from FMC FoodTech is an alternative for bacon processors using conventional microwave ovens.
