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The Evolution Of X-Ray Inspection Systems

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:59:00 GMT

Over the last few years, x-ray systems for food manufacturers have matured. Gone is the day when food was painstakingly inspected by hand, which was a time-consuming process; today technologically advanced machines identify a multitude of contaminants in a variety of foods, products and packages.

Case Study: S+S Metal Detectors Keeps Marsha's Buckeyes Safe

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:29:00 GMT

Known as the "Buckeye State" after the buckeye tree, Ohio is also well known for candy Buckeyes, confections made in the shape of the nut from this famous tree. One of the best known producers of these candies is Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes of Perrysburg, Ohio. By S+S Inspection

X-Ray Detection Of Foreign Material In Large Rigid Containers

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:53:00 GMT

Inspection of tall containers must reflect consideration of two important X-ray inspection principles: package dimensions and X-ray and distance. These principles influence the inspection resolution and the inspection quality that can be expected from X-rays and the particular system making the inspection. By Peco InspX

Packaging Line For Frozen Cheesecake Manufacturer Sports Streamlined Conveying For Delicate Product Handling

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:07:00 GMT

Culinary Arts utilized a unique conveying solution from Shuttleworth, Inc. incorporating multiple features for handling the company's extremely delicate product line. The end-of-line conveying system provided precise product placement for shrink wrapping, labeling and case packing, minimized product contact with the conveyor and virtually eliminated cheesecake damage, a problem the company was experiencing with its prior manual packaging.

Datasheet: Food Metal Detector: APEX 100

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:56:00 GMT

The Thermo Scientific APEX 100 metal detector provides cost-effective protection from common metal contaminants found in food production. It offers the most commonly required metal detection capabilities, making it valuable for cost-sensitive applications.

Datasheet: Pharmaceutical Metal Detector: APEX 500 Rx

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:42:00 GMT

The Thermo Scientific APEX 500 Rx Metal Detector offers the highest level of brand protection in the most demanding pharmaceutical environments. Cost effective, mobile, versatile, and reliable.

Datasheet: High Performance Metal Detector: APEX 500

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:21:00 GMT

The Thermo Scientific APEX 500 metal detector offers unrivaled sensitivity to meet the food industry's toughest requirements.

Datasheet: Compact Metal Detector: APEX 300

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:10:00 GMT

Thermo Scientific APEX 300 Compact, Flexible Metal Detector is the most flexible member of the APEX product family.

Datasheet: PROx X-Ray Inspection Systems

Mon, 23 May 2011 07:49:00 GMT

Thermo Scientific PROx X-Ray Inspection Systems come with a full suite of image filters and analysis tools to locate hard-to-find contaminants in packaged/bulk/piped products; also verify correct package assembly.

Datasheet: EZx Contaminant Detection System

Mon, 23 May 2011 07:37:00 GMT

The Thermo Scientific EZx Contaminant Detector provides complete protection from metal, glass, stone, plastic, and other dense foreign objects at a very affordable price. It is especially effective on lines utilizing new metalized film or foil packaging.

Brochure: X-Ray Inspection - POWERx

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:37:00 GMT

Thermo Scientific POWERx High Performance X-Ray Inspection system is rugged, reliable, and hygienic-designed to meet or exceed adverse environmental and cleaning requirements.

Datasheet: InScan X-ray Inspection System

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:19:00 GMT

The Thermo Scientific InScan X-ray inspection system is a safe, easy-to-use inspection solution for beverage filling lines. The proprietary two-dimensional X-ray imaging software offers highly accurate fill measurement and quality control, ensuring maximum profitability for the user.

Datasheet: e scan In-Line Food Analyzer

Mon, 23 May 2011 05:28:00 GMT

The Thermo Scientific e scan in-line food analyzer uses Guided Microwave Spectrometry (GMS) technology to instantly analyze and measure moisture content, fat, protein, and salt properties in food products that pass through a pipe.

Brochure: e scan In-Line Food Analyzer

Mon, 23 May 2011 05:28:00 GMT

The Thermo Scientific e scan in-line food analyzer uses guided microwave spectrometry (GMS) to instantly analyze and measure moisture content, fat, protein, and salt properties in food products that pass through a pipe.

White Paper: Automation In The Food Industry

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:21:00 GMT

Automation is one of those terms that almost defines itself; automation is, well, that which is automated. More precisely, automation is the use of control systems linked with other computer technologies to control production in industrial operations with minimal human intervention. By George Melnykovich, Senior Advisor, FPSA

Maxinest Evolution Is Tailor Made For Automated Warehouses

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:36:00 GMT

LINPAC Allibert, global expert in plastic returnable transit packaging for the food, retail and manufacturing sectors, has designed a new version of its award-winning Maxinest grocery retail tray to meet the growing demand for equipment that works seamlessly with the latest automated filling, weighing and handling technology

QUORiON Introduces All-In-One POS System With Integrated Printer

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:58:27 GMT

It is no secret that many economies are struggling these days, forcing many businesses to tighten their budgets. In response to this trend the German POS system manufacturer plans to unveil its new All-in-One POS system this fall - the QTouch10.

Kinnikinnick Foods Receives OU Kosher Certification

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Kinnikinnick Foods, North America's leading manufacturer of gluten-free baked goods and snacks, today announces that its company, facilities, and all of its current products, are certified OU kosher pareve by the Orthodox Union

World's First Miniature NMR Spectrometer Introduced In Workshops Around The Globe

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:24:00 GMT

The miniature NMR spectrometer technology is heralded as affordable and easy to use for research, process, and academia.

Muntons Malted Ingredients Awarded With Bakery Innovation Of The Year

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:25:00 GMT

Muntons PLC, maltsters and malted ingredients makers of World Class Malt based in Stowmarket Suffolk, United Kingdom, with a North American office in Seattle, Washington, were honored with the Bakery Innovation of the Year 2011 for its new Maltichoc product

Newly Expanded Atlantic Bakery Expo 2012, March 18 & 19

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:23:00 GMT

As a comprehensive source for the baking industry, including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and an industry information resource, NEW for 2012, the ABE show is expanded to include deli, prepared foods, cheese and salty snacks to give you an even greater selection of products for your success

McCormick Flavors Holiday Baking With Inspiring New Programs

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:45:00 GMT

Holiday baking season is in full swing - and it's a big time for flavor. According to McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, recipe searches for holiday cookies on McCormick.com spike during the first two weeks in December, accounting for 7 of the 10 most-searched recipes

Dynamic Conveyor Poised To Usher Food Industry Into Sustainability With Custom Food Conveyor Systems

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:23:00 GMT

From small Mom & Pop bakeries to large food processing facilities, conveyors are part of the landscape in the food industry. Dynamic Conveyor Corp, pioneer in sustainable conveyor technology, has been providing industry with green technology, before the green movement became vogue, with its DynaCon Modular Conveyor systems and newest line of DynaClean custom food conveyor systems.

American Conveyor Implements abas Business Software To "Manage Costs And Improve Efficiency"

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:36:00 GMT

abas-USA announced today that American Conveyor has chosen abas Business Software as its enterprise software for the future

UPM Raflatac Releases New RH09 Hotmelt Adhesive For Food Package Labeling

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:11:00 GMT

UPM Raflatac announces the release of its new and improved RH09 hotmelt adhesive for the Americas market, which is designed to meet the rigors of food package labeling

Marzipan Santas, Elves, And Stollen: Real Deal Or Cheap Fakes?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:23:00 GMT

With the December holidays a peak season for indulging in marzipan, scientists are reporting development of a new test that can tell the difference between the real thing - a pricey but luscious paste made from ground almonds and sugar - and cheap fakes made from ground soy, peas and other ingredients. The report appears in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

D&W Fine Pack Acquires Major Chicago-Based Packaging Group

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:35:00 GMT

D&W Fine Pack LLC, a leader in the foodservice packaging industry, is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of CM Packaging Group. Based in Lake Zurich, Ill., CM Packaging Group is a manufacturer of rigid plastic thermoformed containers and aluminum containers serving the restaurant, grocery, bakery, produce and food processor markets

Determination Of Moisture Content In Corn Masa

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:07:00 GMT

The e scan system was installed in the customers masa line, after the masa hog and prior to the sheeter.

Determining Pulp Concentration In Thick Orange Juice Using Guided Microwave Spectrometry

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:50:00 GMT

Samples of thick juice with declared pulp concentrations were used to create a dilution series with diminishing calculated pulp contents from 61% to 30%.

Assuring The Safety Of Dairy Products

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Thermo Fisher Scientific's X-ray detection technology enables the dairy industry to meet the more stringent food safety and quality standards with contaminant detection systems and watch for profits with two dimensional fill level detectors.

Measuring Percentage Of Inclusions In Soft Serve Ice Cream Using Guided Microwave Spectrometry

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:13:00 GMT

Food manufactures often use accurate, but costly and labor consuming primary testing methods to determine the constituents within each batch they produce.

Predicting The Percentage Of Added Fat In Peanut Butter

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:39:00 GMT

Food manufacturers often use accurate, but costly and laborconsuming primary testing methods to determine the constituents within each batch they produce.

Oldest Bakery In Texas Is Getting A Facelift

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:25:00 GMT

Eilenberger's Bakery in historic downtown Palestine recently received a facade improvement grant from the Palestine Economic Development Corporation

The Entire Baking Industry, All Together

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:01:00 GMT

After a huge and successful event in 2010 that saw an impressive 40% increase in attendance, the Baking Expo™ (IBIE) is setting its sights on even greater participation in 2013, with aggressive marketing to international buyers and professionals in lucrative ancillary industry segments

3 Fellers Bakery Desserts To Debut In Whole Foods Stores

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:57:42 GMT

3 Fellers bakery announced recently that it will soon have gluten-free desserts available in the bakery section of Whole Foods grocery stores. Seven varieties of individually packaged specialty treats will be available in select Mid-Atlantic stores within the next few weeks

Automatic Muffin & Cake Depositors By Hinds-Bock

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT

Hinds-Bock "Auto Answer" machines are automatic depositors available in several different configurations depending on product requirements. They are ideal for wholesale bakeries and school commissaries

Fortress Technology To Show Vector Integrated Conveyor

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:05:00 GMT

Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd will be showing its latest Vector integrated conveyor and metal detector system which has been recently enhanced to meet new supermarket retailer standards

Barry Callebaut To Become Long-Term Supplier Of Grupo Bimbo

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:21:00 GMT

Barry Callebaut AG, the world`s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, and Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, one of the largest food companies in Latin America, announced today the signing of a new long-term supply agreement for Bimbo`s operations in Mexico

Target Unveils New Design Partnership Program

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Building on its legacy of making great design accessible to all through innovative retail partnerships, Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is introducing a new design program, The Shops at Target�. Through this ongoing program, Target will partner directly with the shop owners of specialty stores and boutiques to co-create affordable, limited-edition collections for its guests

Hi-Temp Bakery Wheel And Casters Withstand The Heat According To Magnus Mobility

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:39:00 GMT

A leading Italian manufacturer developed a special material and process originally developed for the aerospace industry and adapted it to special purpose wheels