Buzzwords in beverage marketing
24 March, 2011
Rising consumer interest in health and naturalness is being strongly reflected in new product activity in the global soft drinks market.
Reducing fruit juice decanting time
24 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
Cavitation and noise issues initially prompted industry-leading beverage giant Halewood International to seek an alternative to its existing centrifugal pumps when decanting sugars and fruit juice concentrates from tankers arriving at its UK headquarters in Merseyside. Installing three sinusoidal pumps proved successful in a number of ways, not least because unloading times for sugars have been halved and, for syrups, more than quartered.
Optimising the efficiency of VSD air compressors
24 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
Variable speed drive (VSD) technology is increasingly being deployed in many air compressor applications to cater for variable loads. As a result, developments for the motor/drive component and the compressor itself continue to improve. Sean Richardson, Product Manager with WEG Australia, and Andrew Dove, Product Development Manager with Sullair Australia, discuss the implications of the WEG motor/drive technology incorporated into Sullair’s Champion range of VSD air compressors.
3M Petrifilm Aqua Plates
10 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
3M Food Safety has launched the Petrifilm Aqua Plates which have been designed for testing bottled water in beverage and food processing plants.
Cleanroom technology ensures longer-lasting produce
10 March, 2011Current consumer demand is for fresh food products but also, paradoxically, for foods that keep for longer. In response to this, cleanroom technology is changing to ensure hygienic preparation and processing of food products to allow foods to be stored for longer without spoiling. By preparing and packaging foods in germ-free conditions, products can keep for up to 50% longer.
Scientists hope to manipulate microbial communities
01 March, 2011
Cornell scientists hope to shape microbial communities to produce liquid biofuels and other useful products.
‘Rechargeable’ antimicrobial surfaces for gaskets, conveyor belts and more
28 February, 2011
A thin antimicrobial layer which can be recharged with bleach is being tested for efficacy on stainless steel food processing and handling equipment surfaces. If the system proves as successful on the large scale as it has in the laboratory it will add a new food safety weapon to the food manufacturer’s armoury.
Arrow Scientific Dicromat salt analyser
25 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
The Dicromat salt analyser provides food processors with a rapid method to monitor levels of salt in food product having salt included as a preservative or as a flavouring.
Solution for cheese-processing waste
24 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Innoflow Australia Pty Ltd
Located an hour north of Brisbane, in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, Maleny Cheese is a family-owned business that first opened its doors in 2004. With its fine range of cheese products and on-site cafe, it is a popular spot with tourists and locals alike.
Dwyer Model 450A-1 Digital Pocket Size Carbon Monoxide Meter
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Model 450A-1 Digital Pocket Size Carbon Monoxide Meter measures the ambient concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) in the environment and displays the measurement on the two line digital LCD screen. Besides the measurement, the maximum recorded CO value since the last reset is shown. An audible carbon monoxide alarm gives warning of CO levels above 25 ppm. For viewing in poorly lit environments, the built-in back light brightens the display.
ILMAP Filter Nozzle Type P
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia
The Filter Nozzle Type P, designed and manufactured by ILMAP is suitable for the refurbishment of water treatment systems and is available in a range of specifications to suit many different installations. The nozzle can be custom made or users can choose from slot widths ranging from 0.25 to 3 mm, and a wide variety of standard thread and stem sizes.
ReCoila Gen III FD Series hose reel
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: ReCoila Pty Ltd
The Gen III FD Series hose reel is specifically designed for use in wineries to dispense CO2 and nitrogen when blanketing vats and tanks during storage, transfer, fermentation and other processes.
ASM Positape WB17KT series stainless steel tape sensors
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty Ltd
ASM has expanded its line of absolute linear position sensors with the Positape WB17KT series of stainless steel tape sensors with measurement ranges of 3500, 6500 and 10,000 mm. This robust sensor features a good service life in a compact housing specifically designed for rugged and harsh environments.
Vanton Solar Powered Chemical Dosing System
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Acromet (Aust) Pty Ltd
The weatherable Solar Powered Chemical Dosing System from Vanton Pump and Equipment Corp features a nonmetallic, peristaltic pump for corrosion-free transfer of caustic and acidic treatment chemicals from an integral thermoplastic storage tank to water and wastewater containment facilities in remote locations.
SSP Pumps Series A Rotary Lobe Pump
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Matrix Process Solutions Pty Ltd
SSP Pumps has released into Australia the Series A Rotary Lobe Pump for applications within general industry, mining, chemical and wastewater.
