'Pink slime' goes to court
07 June, 2017Beef Products Inc is now suing the ABC for US$1.9 billion in damages following the ABC's 2012 program which alerted US consumers to the presence of 'pink slime' (officially known as lean finely textured beef) in 70% of the minced meat sold in supermarkets.
Alfa Laval Mixproof valves
07 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdThe Alfa Laval Mixproof valves are pre-built valve matrices customised to meet individual requirements to ensure efficient flow management, using as few components as possible to deal effectively with key issues including thermal cycling, cleanability, drainability and flow control.
What IP ratings actually mean
05 June, 2017So your new bit of gear is 'waterproof'. What does this mean? Can it be submerged under a metre of water, survive washdown in your plant or barely make it through a light shower?
How to expand your plant without disrupting production
05 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Scott Automation & Robotics Pty LimitedAt a large-scale meat processing plant, current production levels were fast becoming unsustainable without expanding operation in the key area of boning. But with operations running continuously at the facility, the challenge was to find a solution that could be implemented with minimal impact on the business.
Key Technology VERYX B140 digital sorter
02 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Key Technology IncThe VERYX B140 from Key Technology is a medium-capacity belt-fed sorter with a 1400 mm-wide inspection zone — which is 15% wider than comparatively sized sorters, according to the company — to attain a higher throughput within a similar footprint and better singulation of product on the belt.
BioGill Tower above-ground bioreactor
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: BioGill Operations Pty LimitedBioGill technology offers food and beverage processors a green-tech, low-energy solution to improving on-site treatment of high-BOD wastewater.
Thermo Scientific Versa Flex and Versa Flex GP Checkweighers
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific Versa Flex Checkweigher and the Thermo Scientific Versa Flex GP Checkweigher are designed for dry applications such as baked goods, snack foods, prepared foods, condiments, pastas, rice, beans, baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, and personal care products including diapers, soaps and creams, along with pharmaceuticals.
Cool news about handwashing
01 June, 2017It seems that hot water is not essential for handwashing — washing hands in cool water for 10 seconds is just as effective in removing bacteria as washing hands in hot water.
Guarding your safety — functional safety for food processors
29 May, 2017 by Jorgen Saxeryd, Safety products and functional safety advisor | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAn engineer was trapped by machinery while examining a conveyor belt, suffering major injury and ongoing nerve damage. After an investigation revealed that had a guard been in place this accident could have been prevented, the employer, a large UK food manufacturer, was fined £800,000. The moral of this — every food and beverage processing plant must develop and have comprehensive safety procedures in place.
Vikan Ultra Safe Technology brushware
26 May, 2017 | Supplied by: WR&D Wells Pty LtdVikan's Ultra Safe Technology (UST) brushware has been crafted to provide filament security and sculptured hygiene. The Filament Security Units mean that each individual bristle has secure filament retention and is a one-piece, hot-moulded brush head. This also reduces the risk of bacteria build-up within the base of the bristles.
VEGA GrieshaberVEGAPULS 64 radar level sensor
26 May, 2017 | Supplied by: VEGA Australia Pty LtdThe VEGAPULS 64 radar level sensor can be used in vessels with internal installations or heavy build-up on the walls, as its focused microwave beam simply avoids these obstacles.
Krohne Optimass flow meters with EGM
26 May, 2017 | Supplied by: KROHNE Australia Pty LtdKrohne Optimass flow meters with EGM are suitable for use in two-phase flow and batch/loading/empty-full-empty applications in various food and beverage applications, such as raw milk, ice-cream, dough, syrup, tomato concentrate, spinach, meat, margarine, mayonnaise, coffee extract, coolants, sugar concentrates and molasses.
Tweedy bread mixers for test bakeries and laboratories
25 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Baker PerkinsBaker Perkins Tweedy bread dough mixers have added two machines for test bakery and laboratory applications to their range.
Spray Nozzle Engineering water-saving and washdown equipment
24 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle EngineeringSpray Nozzle Engineering's range of water-saving and washdown equipment is particularly suited to the rigours of the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Pac Food Core Temperature Valve
24 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Pac Food Pty LtdThe Pac Food Core Temperature Valve allows accurate temperature reading of food by allowing the probe thermometer to be inserted into the centre of the food, while in the bag. The valve does not compromise the seal of the bag, but does allow temperatures to be read accurately.
