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Out-of-the-box packaging for ready-to-serve cocktails
Bickford’s commissioned HMPS to design and build the HMPS1000 Bag-in-Box packer for a bag-in-box cocktail range. The machine erects, loads and seals BIB packs ranging in size from one to 10 litres. [ + ]
Fat free and 100% natural: seven food labelling tricks exposed
Sandra Jones from the University of Wollongong looks at seven tricks that many food processers use to make their products have greater shelf appeal. [ + ]
Regulatory bodies are looking at energy drinks and consumer health
Regulatory bodies and consumer groups are taking a closer look at links between energy drinks and health issues - especially for younger consumers. [ + ]
Multidisciplinary investigation of trans fat
Trans fat, derived from the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils, is present in many processed foods and bakery items. But in the US the FDA is currently reviewing evidence that trans fats are not generally recognised as safe (GRAS) for any use in food.
[ + ]Cooling water systems upgrade attracts funding
In October 2012, Cormack Packaging commenced a systematic replacement of its manufacturing plant process cooling water systems. The new system was calculated to generate sufficient energy savings to obtain a Clean Technology Investment Program grant.
[ + ]Gut washer improves tallow quality
Thomas Foods International's Murray Bridge facility in South Australia has the capacity to process 5000 head of cattle and 52,500 head of lamb and mutton each week. The company recently installed a gut washer from CST Wastewater Solutions.
[ + ]Packaging education in Indonesia
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) recently held its first international packaging training course and workshop for 2014 in Indonesia. [ + ]
Recyclable plastic cartons to save 1 million eggs
UK supermarket giant Tesco has successfully trialled recyclable plastic packaging that will prevent more than one million eggs going to waste each year. [ + ]
Centralised vacuum supply is reliable and efficient
Based in Brisbane, Primo Smallgoods is one of Australia's largest smallgoods producers. The company's processing facility relies on a centralised vacuum unit from Busch Australia for its vacuum supply.
[ + ]Europe looks at meat transportation, storage and the cold chain
A variety of carcass chilling regimes, combining maximum surface temperature and maximum transportation times can achieve bacterial growth results equivalent to or lower than the current requirements.
[ + ]Loscam delivers in NZ's North Island
Foodstuffs has joined with Loscam to develop an initiative focused on delivering a best-in-class packaging solution for its fresh produce supply chain. Loscam's standardised packaging solution includes its Active Lock produce crates and rising floor bins. [ + ]
Interview with John Nickless MAIP, Innovia Films Asia Pacific
John Nickless, National Account Manager for Innovia Films Asia Pacific, talks about what the AIP means to him and looks back over his career in the packaging industry.
[ + ]Keeping the cool in with thermal imaging cameras
New developments in thermal imaging enabled maintenance specialist Integral UK to identify refrigerant gas leaks which went undetected by other methods. The leaks were found quickly and efficiently by the GF304 thermal imaging camera from FLIR Systems.
[ + ]Thermal imaging cameras in the food industry
Repeated warnings about illnesses due to tainted and improperly cooked foods highlight the need for tighter process control. Food processors need tools that automate crucial operations in a way that minimises human error but keeps costs down. Thermal imaging cameras are such a tool. [ + ]
Using steam to reduce costs in pet food production
As with human food, pet food manufacturers are required to ensure that production processes are carefully controlled. A large part of achieving this is dependent on the cooking process, which involves the controlled use of steam.
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