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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.

MOCON - Permeation Systems, Leak Detectors, Headspace Analyzers

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:56:00 GMT

MOCON develops, markets, and manufactures permeation systems, headspace analyzers, leak detection instruments as well as providing consulting and testing services on barrier packaging materials for oxygen transmission rate (OTR) and water vapor transmission rate WVTR)...

PERMATRAN-W� Model 3/33 Plus: WVTR Testing System

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:45:00 GMT

PERMATRAN-W� Model 3/33 Plus is a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) testing system. The PERMATRAN-W 3/33 is designed to test water vapor permeation and assess the barrier materials used in packaging applications. By testing barrier materials for WVTR under a range of conditions, these systems enable you to select the best packaging material, at the best cost.

Case Study: First Orifice Gate Valve Still Operational At Meat Processing Plant

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:04:00 GMT

Westwind Industries of Wichita, Kansas, produces a variety of meat analog (meat alternative) products from soy protein. These products include bacon bits, beef, ham, chicken, sausage and pepperoni granules. A Westwind product many people are familiar with is Bacums™. By Vortex Valves

Case Study: 'Vee'-Type Diverters Eliminate Spills At Missouri Mill

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:41:00 GMT

Handling wheat and flour at ADM Milling Co.'s 4,500-cwt.-per-day soft wheat flour mill in Carthage, MO, was a messy business until three to five years ago. By Vortex Valves

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

White Paper: Food Safety And The Role Of Equipment Manufacturers

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Food safety is hardly a new topic. Its history is concurrent with the industrialization of the food industry. Yet, in the past decade it has achieved a new prominence in the minds of the consumer and, more recently, has grabbed the attention of the legislative and regulatory agencies in Washington. By George Melnykovich, Senior Advisor, FPSA

Datasheet: HDS Pipeline Metal Detectors

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 04:07:00 GMT

METTLER TOLEDO Safeline's HDS pipeline metal detectors are intended predominantly for use in the sausage manufacturing sector of the food industry. These rugged, mobile, compact systems are designed for close integration with leading vacuum fillers and other sausage processing equipment.

Interstate Container Launches GREENCOAT Production At New Plant In Columbia, SC

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:53:00 GMT

As of December 1, 2011, Interstate Container Columbia in Columbia, SC, began manufacturing GREENCOAT wax-replacement packaging

Synergy Technologies Inc. Completes Acquisition Of SteriFx

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:03:00 GMT

Synergy Technologies Inc. (STI), the leading privately held provider of processing aids and anti-microbial solutions to the food processing industry, announced recently that it has completed its acquisition of SteriFx Inc., a premier firm concentrating in providing anti-microbial protection to the poultry and turkey processing industries. "The completion of this acquisition represents a significant step for Synergy Technologies Inc., in our strategy to accelerate growth in our core business," said Randy Allen, President of

Food Processing Leader Urschel International Branch Opens In Italy

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:50:00 GMT

Urschel International Limited Italy officially opened for business December 1, 2011. Marco Cortese, who has over twenty years of experience supplying equipment to the food processing industry, oversees the new office

Roller Coater And Bin Tipper - Importance Of Maintenance

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:27:00 GMT

Machines are of great help to various industries. At machines4u, you can have a fresh look at different machines such as tube bender , food steamer, roller coater, jigsaw tool and other machinery offered at competitive rates

Custom Food Products Advances Its Continuous Improvement Program With More Advanced X-Ray Technology

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:28:34 GMT

Custom Food Products (CFP), a leading national protein supplier to chain restaurants and food manufacturers, has invested in a new InspX brand ScanTrac X-ray Inspection System, as part of CFP's Continuous Improvement Program

Sara Lee Plans To Expand St. Joseph Meat Processing Plant, Add 55 Jobs

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:14:00 GMT

Sara Lee Corp. plans to construct a $3 million addition to its St. Joseph meat-processing plant that will create up to 55 new jobs

Obama Administration Releases Food Safety Tips, New Report On Efforts To Protect Consumers From Foodborne Illness

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:09:00 GMT

In preparation for the holiday season, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a progress report highlighting the accomplishments and strategies of President Obama's Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) combined with useful information for consumers on safe food handling

Organic Prairie Signs Partnership With Lorentz Meats, Increases Regional Production And Supports Midwest Farmers

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:26:00 GMT

Organic Prairie, the brand of delicious organic meats produced by the same farmer-owned co-op as Organic Valley, today announced it has signed a partnership with Lorentz Meats, a family-owned meat market and processing plant with four decades of history in Cannon Falls, Minnesota and neighboring regions

NFF Approves Northern Water Plan

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:38:00 GMT

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has welcomed the joint Federal - State allocation of $10 million to help establish new irrigation industries on the Flinders and Gilbert Rivers in north west Queensland

Zhongpin To Start Trial Production At Two New Pork Plants In Jiangsu And Jilin

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:31:00 GMT

Zhongpin Inc. ("Zhongpin" or the "Company", Nasdaq: HOGS), a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, announced today that trial production at its two newest chilled and frozen pork products plants, in Jiangsu and Jilin provinces, began on December 16, 2011

Tyson Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:06:00 GMT

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., a Dakota City, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 40,948 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced recently.

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.

IBM Acquisition Of Emptoris Bolsters Smarter Commerce Initiative, Helps Reduce Procurement Costs And Risks

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:27:00 GMT

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Emptoris Inc., a leading provider of cloud and on-premise analytics software that brings more intelligence to procurement and supply chain operations with spend, supplier and contract management for Smarter Commerce

Vi-COR® Achieves GMP+ B2 Certification For New Manufacturing Facility To Produce Soluble Concentrated Yeast Culture Product

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:20:00 GMT

Vi-COR®, a manufacturer of specialized yeast culture products for livestock, recently received GMP+ B2 certification for their new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing plant and warehouse dedicated to producing Celmanax® SCP (Soluble Concentrated Powder)

Castle Brands And Distillerie Franciacorta Announce Exclusive Distribution Partnership

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:30:00 GMT

Castle Brands Inc. and Distillerie Franciacorta jointly announced today that they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement in the United States for Franciacorta's Gozio Amaretto. Distillerie Franciacorta is a family owned spirits company founded in 1901

H.J. Baker Launches "Triple-A Formulation Program" - A Ground Breaking Amino Acid Availability Precision Formulation Program For Poultry Industry

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:21:00 GMT

H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. a leading producer of high-quality feed ingredients for the poultry industry, announced today the launch of their Triple-A Formulation Program

Chemical Analysis 101: Measurement Of Consituents In Food Products

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:08:00 GMT

While having conversations with some of our representatives around the world there seems to be, in some cases, a lack of knowledge as to what primary methods the food industry presently uses to determine certain constituents and the TEV (Total Existing Variance) or lab precision of those primary methods.

Gainco Becomes Viking Masek Distributor

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:39:00 GMT

Gainco, Inc., a leading manufacturer of yield management, packing and distribution systems for meat and poultry processors, announces an agreement with Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies, in which Gainco has been named the exclusive authorized distributor and reseller of Viking vertical form-fill-seal packaging machinery and systems to the poultry processing industry in the U.S.A

Datasheet: Everest S9000 Rugged Computer Terminal

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:21:00 GMT

The Everest S9000 is designed for customers who require a stainless steel, IP65/NEMA 4 sealed unit to meet the hygienic standards in food processing, healthcare, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Leucadia National Corporation Completes Acquisition Of Control Of National Beef

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:54:00 GMT

Leucadia National Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in National Beef Packing Company, LLC ("National Beef"), one of the largest beef processing companies in the Unites States

Mainland Processing Plants Supplying Chilled Beef To Hong Kong Increased To Six

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:50:00 GMT

A spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau (FHB) announced recently that the number of processing plants in the Mainland eligible to supply chilled beef to Hong Kong has been increased from one to six. The additional five processing plants are located in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang and Chongqing respectively

Boomm Announces Three New Client Partnerships

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Boomm Marketing & Communications, a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations firm focused on business-to-business communications, announced new account work with three companies who are leading manufacturers in the industries they serve

White Paper: 'Active Packaging' Locks In Food Freshness For Today's Military And Merchandising Missions

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:54:00 GMT

Active food packaging systems are enabling soldiers in the field to enjoy a larger variety of foods. The use of active packaging helped influence menu expansion of the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE), now the standard individual combat ration for the military, enabling a wide range of food options contained in multi-laminate, flexible polymeric pouches. By Multisorb Technologies

White Paper: The Effect Of FreshPax Oxygen-Absorbing Packets On The Shelf-Life Of Foods

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:32:00 GMT

In this article, the effect of FreshPax oxygen absorbing packets on the shelf life of perishable foods was investigated. Fresh baked bread and mozzarella cheese were each inoculated with mold spores and packaged with or without the packets in moderate and high barrier flexible pouches. By Multisorb Technologies