Versatile sensors multitask in German brewery
22 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdWhen selecting sensors for the various inspection tasks within its busy brewery facility, Warsteiner was attracted by the versatility of the BVS-E vision sensors from Balluff.
Baker Perkins ServoForm depositors for soft-centre double-ball lollipops
21 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Baker Perkins UKBaker Perkins ServoForm depositors are now capable of producing soft-centred double-ball lollipops.
Graco LubePro series pumps
21 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Graco Australia Pty LtdLubePro series pumps offer a robust solution where high output and fast lubrication cycles and flow rates are needed to optimally lubricate equipment while it's working.
Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer
21 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdThe Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer can mix and pump wet and dry ingredients into a homogenous blend using only a single motor drive.
Eximo speed LOCK FoodFlex AS antistatic flexible ducting
21 April, 2015 | Supplied by: EximoEximo speed LOCK has launched FoodFlex AS, a flexible, antistatic polyether-polyurethane ducting solution with a stainless steel wire spiral, which is designed to be used in a variety of food manufacturing applications.
No trace of Hepatitis A found in mixed berry product, Patties says
16 April, 2015After extensive testing, no trace of Hepatitis A or E. coli has been found in samples of recalled and non-recalled Nanna's Mixed Berries, Patties Foods has revealed. The company says this result confirms that there was no system failure of its quality assurance programs.
What food firms need to know about meat and poultry recalls
13 April, 2015When food firms face a meat or poultry recall, several factors determine how that recall affects the firm's bottom line. The most impactful factor is the class of the recall, which determines if a severe human health hazard is involved. Other factors include the size of the recall, size of the firm, if the firm has prior experience dealing with a recent recall and the media coverage surrounding the event.
Schneider Electric Performance Analytics for StruxureWare Resource Advisor software
13 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has launched Performance Analytics, a suite of functionality within its StruxureWare Resource Advisor software platform.
Competitive meal delivery with a conscience
13 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Confoil Pty Ltd
The Flagstaff Group is a social enterprise successfully competing in the meal delivery sector with a staff primarily comprising people with a disability. Confoil has worked with this unique organisation to automate some of its production processes.
JBT FoodTech Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT 60 Spiral Freezer
12 April, 2015 | Supplied by: JBTThe Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT 60 Spiral Freezer replaces the GYRoCOMPACT M6 and Classic 600 Spiral Freezers. It is more compact and is said to offer a 65% reduction in drive power compared to the previous generation.
Fluid Components International ST98 air/gas flow meter
12 April, 2015 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe ST98 air/gas flow meter from Fluid Components International allows facility engineers to monitor and control the precise amount of fuel needed to run HVAC boilers efficiently.
Coles fined $2.5m for misleading bread promotion
11 April, 2015Coles has been slapped with a $2.5 million fine for promoting its par-baked, store-finished bread as 'Baked Today, Sold Today' and 'Freshly Baked In-Store'.
Marel Townsend Further Processing 2800 Sausage Peeler
11 April, 2015 | Supplied by: MarelMarel Townsend Further Processing has launched the 2800 Sausage Peeler, which has a capacity of 225 m/min.
Foodmax food-grade lubricants
11 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Hales Lubricants & Industrial SuppliesFoodmax is a complete range of fluids, lubricants and greases for applications where a food-grade lubricant is required.
Automation and meat processing
08 April, 2015With quality and hygiene the top priorities in the meat processing industry, manufacturers are turning to state-of-the-art sensors that not only control production, but also record inline the quality of raw goods and manufacture.
