Peristaltic pump tackles troublesome pH levels at food manufacturer
06 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group has achieved significant savings in downtime and repair costs on the water treatment plant, thanks to the installation of a Bredel SPX50 high-pressure peristaltic hose pump from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group.
Improve potato strip quality and yield
06 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Turkish processor Konya Seker decided to try something different on its potato strip production line. Unlike other potato processors that use optical sorters to remove defects on their primary lines, Konya Seker relies on an ADR5 automatic defect removal system from Key Technology. This application, called the ADRFirst solution, maximises product quality and increases yields at Konya Seker.
Replacing gear pumps at chocolate factory
06 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Watson-Marlow Masosine MR and SPS series positive displacement pumps have been installed at Kinnerton, the chocolate and confectionery specialist. The first Masosine pump was introduced to replace a gear pump that was damaging product on an Easter egg production line, with a second model acquired recently to support a newly installed caramel production line. The company has now decided to standardise on Masosine pumps.
Green energy from chicken meat processing waste
06 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Active Research Pty Ltd
Food processing and other organic waste streams are often very high in energy potential and produced in significant quantities. Trade waste is an expense and green credentials are gaining importance in the eyes of the consumer.
Waiter, has this chicken been frozen?
06 December, 2010
Consumers are willing to pay a premium for fresh poultry but how can they be certain that a product has not been previously frozen or partially frozen and then thawed?
Almondco and Simarloo crack the almond data challenge
06 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Graycorp Pty Ltd
The almond industry is undergoing rapid expansion as a result of widespread plantings in recent years, with an increase in harvest volumes of around 25-30% a year - a level of growth which is expected to continue for at least the next five years.
Unibic airs new production line
06 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
Unibic has optimised production at its specialty biscuit, cake and pastry manufacturing plant with the aid of a customised compressed air audit and an energy-efficient compressed air system.
Active packaging keeps meat fresh for longer
06 December, 2010
To date, supermarkets have only been able to keep products on their meat counters for a few days. But now researchers have developed an antimicrobial active packaging film that destroys the microorganisms on the product surface, thereby increasing the shelf life not only of fresh meat, but also of fish, cheese and other cold cuts.
Swabbing Techniques for Sampling the Environment and Equipment training program
02 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
The Swabbing Techniques for Sampling the Environment and Equipment technician training program can assist technicians adhere to scientifically proven techniques, ensure the integrity of samples and generate consistent microbiological data.
Replacing gear pumps at a chocolate factory
10 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
Watson-Marlow Masosine MR and SPS series positive displacement pumps have been installed at the factory of UK chocolate and confectionery specialist, Kinnerton. The first Masosine pump was introduced to replace a gear pump that was damaging product on an Easter egg production line, with a second model acquired recently to support a newly installed caramel production line.
Shaking helps sterilise soup faster
10 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty Ltd
A French manufacturer processing premium fish soup filled in glass jars is the recipient of the first industrial Shaka (diameter 1300 mm and with a useful length of 1400 mm) that combines shaking with heat to sterilise product more rapidly.
NAMSA Self-Contained Biological Indicators, Spore Strips and Discs
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: BioNovus Life Sciences
NAMSA offers a full range of biological indicators including Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) and Spore Strips and Discs.
Frozen mussel processing system using tna’s rofloHMW 3 conveyors
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd
Packaging and processing specialist tna has installed an integrated system at North Island Mussel Processors Limited (NIMPL) in Tauranga, New Zealand, which can withstand the challenging frozen mussel processing environment. This latest customised distribution solution combines an open, gateless stainless steel design with caustic washdown capabilities to minimise food safety risks.
Dyneema fibre cut-resistant gloves
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Ansell
Dyneema ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibres can now be used in cut-resistant gloves for the food processing industry in Europe.
Oxoid Brilliance CampyCount Agar
05 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Oxoid Australia Pty Ltd
Oxoid Brilliance CampyCount Agar is a highly selective, easy-to-read chromogenic medium specifically designed for the identification and enumeration of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in poultry and related samples.
