How to expand your plant without disrupting production
05 June, 2017At a large-scale meat processing plant, current production levels were fast becoming unsustainable without expanding operation in the key area of boning. But with operations running continuously at the facility, the challenge was to find a solution that could be implemented with minimal impact on the business.
Marel FleXicut fish processor
18 May, 2017FleXicut removes pinbones in whitefish and can also divide the loin, cut the belly flap or tail and portion the fish to user specifications. The uniform, precision-cut products it produces are then distributed into up to eight product streams using the FleXisort product distribution system.
Foodlogistik DerindR Comfort 450 automatic and manual derinder
16 May, 2017Capable of the derinding of all pork cuts, as well as lamb or mutton backstraps, the Foodlogistik DerindR Comfort 450 derinder can be used both automatically and manually.
JBT DSI 800 Pork Belly Processing System
08 May, 2017The DSI 800 Pork Belly Processing System automatically inspects, trims and sorts pork bellies by employing sophisticated software combined with a machine vision system and high-pressure water jets.
STALAM Radio Frequency (RF) defrosting technology
27 April, 2017STALAM Radio Frequency (RF) defrosting technology can rapidly generate heat volumetrically within the product, so defrosting is achieved within minutes rather than hours or days.
Campylobacter doesn't like the cold
26 April, 2017A rapid chilling process has been found to help poultry processors and retailers reduce Campylobacter contamination.
Stainless steel cylinders and automating meat processing
31 March, 2017 by Tony RandallStainless steel cylinders can offer financial and productivity benefits to meat processors.
Eagle Product Inspection FA3/M multi-application system for inline fat measurement and contaminant detection
30 March, 2017The Eagle Product Inspection FA3/M is a multi-application system that provides inline fat measurement and contaminant detection for fresh, chilled, frozen and hot-boned loose bulk, frozen or tempered (naked) meat blocks and unwrapped meat conveyed in plastic crates.
Marelec Portio portion cutters
29 March, 2017The Marelec Portio portion cutter is suitable for fresh products such as fish fillets, whole fish, meat and poultry products.
Pork producers apprehensive about the year ahead
15 March, 2017Australian pork producers have been warned they could face challenging times ahead, with productivity gains and consistently good herd feed conversion rates unable to offset the widening gap between feed costs in Australia compared to those of international competitors.
ACCC beef and cattle report highlights lack of transparency and alleged anti-competitive conduct
09 March, 2017An ACCC study into Australia's cattle and beef sector has identified changes that are needed to improve transparency and competitiveness.
AUSPACK 2017 Processing Day to showcase meat processing technology
20 February, 2017AUSPACK 2017 will feature an inaugural Processing Day, including a dedicated processing sector forum showcasing the latest developments in meat processing technologies, such as advanced sensing.
Pork CRC confident about future R&D revenue streams
20 February, 2017The Cooperative Research Centre for High Integrity Australian Pork is developing a pipeline of products to advance Australia's pork industry and earn income to fund future research and development.
Seafood processor opts for Flowfresh flooring
13 February, 2017Wholesale seafood and fish processor Three Hooks Seafood required a floor finish that was robust, hygienic and safe for its facility in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville.
More protein on the table for those in need
06 February, 2017More protein is on the menu for Australians in need thanks to a new partnership between food relief agency Foodbank and MDH, a family-owned beef cattle enterprise.
