Direct application antimicrobial for produce and meat under development
11 February, 2014A US company is testing antimicrobial formulations that can be used as a rinse or processing aid on produce, poultry and meats. The US-based company has already patented the antimicrobial silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC).
Brady ToughWash washdown-resistant labels
31 January, 2014Brady ToughWash washdown-resistant labels can withstand the pressures of high heat, harsh chemicals, high-pressure sprays and multiple washdown cycles commonly used in food and beverage processing without falling apart or falling off.
CIP optimisation partnership announced
30 January, 2014Process Partners and Schneider Electric have teamed up to offer clean-in-place (CIP) optimisation solutions to the food and beverage sector.
Even disinfectant won't kill Salmonella biofilms
16 January, 2014Once Salmonella takes hold and forms a biofilm, it's exceptionally difficult - if not completely impossible - to kill it, even with powerful disinfectants, recent research shows.
Tecpro Chemitorus Teflon tankwasher
07 January, 2014The Chemitorus tankwasher from Tecpro is a low-flow, low-pressure tankwasher designed for use in small vessels, pipes and other difficult applications that previously required manual cleaning.
Key Technology CleanBelt CIP system for ADR 5 for potato strips
04 November, 2013Key Technology has introduced CleanBelt, a clean-in-place (CIP) system for ADR 5, the company's automatic defect removal system for potato strips. The system reduces sanitation and maintenance labour and minimises the cost of replacement parts.
Spray Nozzle Engineering washdown solution
27 September, 2013SprayNozzle Engineering has developed a washdown solution that includes a stainless steel seat designed to prevent nozzle leakage, which automatically shuts off the nozzle when the trigger is released, further reducing wastewater.
Reducing bacterial biofilms on food factory floors
24 September, 2013Careful consideration should be given to the selection of surface materials and the choice of cleaning regimes if you wish to minimise the presence of biofilms on surfaces within food factory environments.
Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer
11 September, 2013The Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer washes and dries hands with no need to leave the sink. It is approved by HACCP International under the non-food product certification scheme, meaning it is safe for use in the food and beverage industry.
Bekina Steplite X polyurethane boots
31 August, 2013For the food processing industry, slip-resistant boots are a necessity. The Bekina Steplite X boot has a specially developed sole profile which is SRC approved, thus complying with the European Standard Mechanical slip-resistance test for footwear.
Beware of the speed of E. coli replication
29 August, 2013 by Anne TraftonAlthough already impressively efficient, it appears that E. coli could still dramatically increase their replication rate.
Typhoon Jetting Tank Washer
29 July, 2013Available from Tecpro Australia, the Typhoon Jetting Tank Washer with rotating cleaning head is suitable for large vessels, including food and beverage storage tanks, transport containers and chemical reactors.
Dust: an explosive risk
19 July, 2013History is littered with incidents of catastrophic dust explosions. It is possible, however, to minimise the risk by identifying and mitigating contributing factors.
Ecolab Advantis FC Cleaning Program
17 July, 2013Ecolab’s Advantis FC Cleaning Program is a high-foaming, chlorinated alkaline cleaner formulated for use with reduced-temperature water. It provides food and protein processing facilities with good cleaning performance against protein and fat soils.
Colour coding keeps company clean
02 July, 2013To achieve its stated aim of becoming “one of the most hygienically clean and professional working bakeries in the world,” Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses has implemented Vikan’s colour-coded cleaning hygiene system in its production facility.
