GS Italia semi-automatic and automatic sandwich lines
18 February, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesGS Italia has a range of semi-automatic and automatic sandwich lines available in Oceania through their local sales agent, HBM Packaging Technologies.
CompAir’s Quantima cuts carbon and servicing costs for MGC
17 February, 2012 | Supplied by: CompAir (Australasia) LimitedCompAir’s Quantima compressor system has helped Australia’s largest milk processor, Murray Goulburn (MGC), reduce costs and carbon emissions.
Ovivo system overcomes stringent trade waste limits
16 February, 2012 | Supplied by: OvivoWhen the local council changed the criteria for discharge to local sewage treatment works, a New South Wales juice producer turned to Ovivo Australia to supply, construct and commission a new waste water treatment plant (WWTP) at its factory.
Reducing poultry pathogens with plasma
14 February, 2012Researchers at Drexel University have demonstrated a technique for killing pathogens on raw poultry that could reduce foodborne illness. Using plasma, the research team was able to eliminate or significantly reduce bacteria on skinless chicken breast and chicken skin.
Waters Acquity Xevo TQ-S and Acquity UPLC I-Class
14 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty LtdWaters Corporation has announced its analytical technique to rapidly determine residue levels of the fungicide carbendazim in orange juice with no sample preparation, at regulated levels using the Waters Xevo-TQ-S mass spectrometer and Acquity UPLC I-Class system.
GoldPeg GPiCS mozzarella cooker stretcher
13 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Gold Peg International Pty LtdGoldPeg’s GPiCS mozzarella cooker stretcher is a low-pressure, low-shear, direct steam injection, continuous cooking stretching system.
GBS decrease due to NZ Campylobacter regulations
13 February, 2012Stricter regulations for fresh chicken processing in New Zealand have been linked to a significant decrease in an autoimmune condition.
Gold Peg RotaTherm direct steam injection continuous cooking system
12 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Gold Peg International Pty LtdThe RotaTherm direct steam injection continuous cooking system is available from Gold Peg International. It is suitable for cooking and processing food products such as processed cheese varieties (including high and low moisture), baby food, chunky sauces, purees, dips, pie fillers, taco meat, desserts and pet food.
Thermo VersaWeigh checkweigher range
11 February, 2012 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdCheckweighers are usually positioned at the end of the packaging line to do a final check on individual product or package weight. But Thermo’s range of VersaWeigh checkweighers can also be used in the production process to control products that are volumetrically dosed, reducing the amount of giveaway.
GWE creates renewable energy from wastewater in Bangkok
09 February, 2012 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsIn rapidly growing cities throughout Australasia and the Asia-Pacific, space is at a premium, clean water supply is precious and global warming is a major issue. In these cities, food and beverage companies face challenges to minimise their physical and environmental footprints and therefore must choose technology wisely. GWE has provided a solution to these challenges for a Bangkok confectionery company.
ABB IRB 120 multipurpose cleanroom industrial robot
08 February, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has launched a cleanroom version of its multipurpose industrial robot. The six-axis IRB 120 minimises the potential for contamination of the manufacturing area and the components being processed.
Exair Deluxe Super Ion Air Knife kit
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s Deluxe Super Ion Air Knives are available in kits from Compressed Air Australia.
Phoenix Contact industrial tablet PC
06 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdPhoenix Contact has available a 13.3″ touch screen industrial tablet PC.
Krones Flexi-Fruit pre-dosing equipment
06 February, 2012 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdKrones AG has developed FlexiFruit pre-dosing equipment, a twin-flow concept for juices and milk-based mixed drinks to ensure separation between juice or milk-based mixed drinks and fruit chunks.
Thermo Fisher Scientific eScan inline process analyser
04 February, 2012 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdThermo Fisher Scientific’s eScan inline process analyser is available through JL Lennard. It is suitable for bulk measurement of most products processed inside a pipeline or chute.
