Protecting ready-to-eat beef from pathogens
10 June, 2005Vacuum packaging meat products has made it possible to keep them fresh in appearance and taste. The problem is that pathogenic bacteria can grow on the meat in this packaging at both room and refrigeration temperatures.
Extruder barrel retrofit packages
17 March, 2005APV Baker has developed a barrel retrofit package producing savings in cost of ownership and downtime on its range of MPF twin-screw extruders for the food industry.
Low-cost permeate powder process
06 January, 2005 by Jan Pisecky, Niro A/S, DenmarkTraditional permeate powder production includes evaporation with flash cooling followed by a time-consuming crystallisation. Niro has developed the 'Tixotherm process' which eliminates the drawbacks of the traditional process
Rapid cooling system
03 October, 2004A rapid cooling technique - spray crystallisation - may result in ingredients with reduced freezing-induced damage and consequently enhanced functional properties, compared with those frozen by other techniques.
Blanching, cooking, freezing belt
20 September, 2004Developed for blanching, cooking, freezing, and drying applications, Intralox's Series 800 Perforated Flat Top 29S belt affords easier cleaning and repair plus greater durability. Intralox's reinforced design saves labour and time, contributing to overall greater productivity.
Food industry gripper
20 September, 2004Claimed to be the first of its kind in grippers, the Schunk model LMG-64 stainless steel device answers the challenge for automation technology in the food processing industry.
Production process control
20 September, 2004The ScanPlant IT-system enables users to achieve full control over production processes, identify problems before they escalate, track and trace every item and manage stock etc.
Hose-proof electric motor
20 August, 2004The Scorpion range of IEC metric stainless steel electric motors that are totally hose-proof and dust-proof (IP66) has been released. The motors can be quickly and easily cleaned and are not damaged by caustic cleaning solutions.
