Processing Equipment & Systems, Automation, Control

GEA targets biofilm with enzyme-based system

06-Dec-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

GEA is to launch a bacterial screening and enzyme-based cleaning service with bacteriological monitoring next year.

'Heightened awareness' about pathogens, allergens in US dairy: Neogen

05-Dec-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has created a “heightened level of awareness” about allergens and pathogens within the dairy industry, food safety specialist Neogen has claimed.

Microorganism detection focus for FTIR spectroscopy

21-Nov-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to identify microorganisms can find contamination on production lines, according to Nofima.

IP69K rating is a Fortress for metal detector

18-Nov-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Fortress Technology has received IP69K rating for its Stealth mode of metal detector, stressing the importance of robust washdowns in food safety.

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Filtration not a 'complete replacement' for heat treatment in dairy: GEA

14-Nov-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Membrane filtration and aseptic filling technologies will never provide a "complete replacement" for traditional heat treatment methods in the manufacture of extended shelf life dairy products such as UHT milk, GEA Process Engineering has claimed.

GreenLight for expanded microbial contamination detector

13-Nov-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Mocon has expanded its food safety system that can reduce bacterial detection times for food processors and packers.

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Greek yogurt increased the relevance of protein analyser: FOSS

06-Nov-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

The growth of Greek yogurt has increased the relevance of in-line protein analysers within the North American dairy industry, FOSS has claimed.

Ecolab targets aggressive actions to drive performance

04-Nov-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Ecolab will continue to take aggressive actions to drive top and bottom lines in growth markets such as food and beverage.

Foss launches compact NIR analyser

04-Nov-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Foss has launched a compact, streamlined version of its XDS analyser for research and development on liquid and solid samples in the laboratory.

‘100 milking robots’ in Ireland by December, says top scientist

08-Oct-2013 By Fiona Barry

Irish scientists developing automated $177,000 milking machines claim to have cracked the problem of pasture-based farms – a breakthrough that could free up farm labour and allow greater production of grass-fed milk.

DRINKTEC 2013: gea group: 'NOTHING COMPARes IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY'

‘Simply the best’? Industry leaders deliver Drinktec 2013 verdict

04-Oct-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Drinktec’s organizers claim that the trade show is ‘simply the best’ after almost 70,000 visitors attended the show, which won glowing reviews from GEA, Ecolab, Döhler and Gebo Cermex.

Claranor 'to prove' pulsed light cap sterilization suitable for aseptic

01-Oct-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Claranor has partnered with a German dairy processor in the hope of verifying that its newest pulsed light cap sterilization technology can meet the log reduction requirements of aseptic and extended shelf life (ESL) products.

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Dairygold invests $176m to exploit end of European milk quotas

26-Sep-2013 By Fiona Barry

Dairygold is investing €130m ($176m) in Irish processing facilities to massively increase operations when EU restrictions on milk production are lifted in April 2015.

Dispatches from pack Expo

Intelligrated: Automation explosion due to high labour costs

24-Sep-2013 By Jenny EAGLE

High health care costs, a lack of interest in repetitive manual labour and rising worker wages has led to an explosion of automated machinery, according to Intelligrated.

See inside...Ireland’s largest ice cream manufacturer

24-Sep-2013 By Fiona Barry

Silver Pail’s MD tells DairyReporter that the end of EU milk production quotas could bring price changes and discusses some of the trends shaping Ireland’s $3.6bn per year dairy export market. 

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Unbottling Drinktec 2013: SACMI to Carlsberg and CCL Label

23-Sep-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Tania Higgins from DrinkTec TV wraps up the show’s final day exploring new labeling technology from SACMI and the importance of secondary packaging to Carlsberg.

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Stealing the show: Added value dairy drinks at Drinktec 2013

23-Sep-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Ben Bouckley and Mark Astley from BeverageDaily.com and DairyReporter.com chat about technology and trends at Drinktec 2013, including the show’s growing international focus and the trend towards added-value dairy beverages.

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Alfa Laval eyeing future dairy demand with hybrid powder mixer

20-Sep-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Alfa Laval is anticipating an increase in demand from the dairy industry for powder mixing technology, such as its new Hybrid Powder Mixer, in coming years on the back of increasing category convergence.

HPP use in cheese “limited” due to quality changes

09-Sep-2013 By Joseph James Whitworth

Using High Pressure Processing (HPP) to improve safety and shelf life in cheese is limited due to changes in quality, according to researchers.

Kraft export market management firm streamlines logistics ops

05-Sep-2013 By Jenny EAGLE

Tudor Rose International, which works with The Jordan Ryvita Company, Kraft Foods, Unilever and The Burton Biscuit Company, will switch from paper-based processes to standardised, automated management of its logistics activities with AEB.

Tetra Pak strengthens dairy filtration tech portfolio through DSS acquisition

03-Sep-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Tetra Pak has moved to “strengthen” its dairy filtration offering through the acquisition of Danish membrane filtration technology manufacturer, DSS Silkeborg.

GEA: ‘Revolutionary’ mixing tech marks juice processing step change

20-Aug-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

GEA Liquid Processing claims its Inline Formula machine marks a mixing technology ‘step change’ and believes juice and carbonated water manufacturers are missing significant cost savings.

Aseptic technologies are ‘strong and growing’: World renowned expert

30-May-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Aseptic processing and packaging is a ‘strong and growing series of technologies’, despite being much more complex than canning or traditional terminal sterilization, according to a leading expert.

Indian plant investment will support increasing aseptic processing and packaging demand – Tetra Pak

29-May-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Tetra Pak is hoping to support “strong growth” in demand for aseptic processing and packaging solutions in the Indian sub-continent and South Asia through the opening of a new €120m ($156m) facility in Chakan, India.

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Aseptic Technology 2013: Exclusive Online Event

27-May-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Our free online event, Aseptic Technology 2013, brings together leading suppliers, brand owners and specialists including GEA, Sidel, Solvay, Coca-Cola Hellenic and Zenith International.

DAIRYREPORTER.COM SPECIAL: DAIRY PRODUCT QUALITY TESTING

Dairy industry, regulatory cooperation vital to identify emerging food safety threats – AB SCIEX

20-May-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Staying “in tune” with regulators and the dairy industry to identify emerging food quality and safety threats is vital to the development of new, up-to-date product testing solutions, AB SCIEX told DairyReporter.com.

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'No magic ingredient': Ensuring healthier dairy launches don't suffer a quality slide

11-Apr-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

There is no ‘magic ingredient’ dairy producers can use to counteract changes in product stability resulting from pressure to cut sugars, salt and fat, although newer non-thermal processes can help, according to a leading food microbiologist.

Clean label starch technology opens up markets

26-Feb-2013 By Rod Addy

Ingredion’s new clean label starch technology offers fresh opportunities in tough markets, Cathrin Kurz, marketing manager, wholesome ingredients, for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), told FoodProductionDaily.com.

Nanotechnology delivers anti-fouling surface for food factories

18-Jan-2013 By Rod Addy

Scientists have successfully used nanotechnology to create a contaminant-resistant surface for stainless steel, which they claim can increase production efficiency and productivity and safeguard food safety.

Innoquest launches texture analyser for semi-solid food

11-Jan-2013 By Rod Addy

Innoquest has launched a device for measuring the texture of semi-solid food ingredients on the production line.

Rokk’s robot boosts ice cream, cake capacity

09-Jan-2013 By Rod Addy

A new robotic production line from Rokk Processing can deliver high production volumes for manufacturers of ice cream and cake makers who want to mimic artisinal designs.

Dairy sector is next for dehydration technology

09-Jan-2013 By Rod Addy

Dairy processing firm Gay Lea Foods is testing Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV) dehydration technology from Canadian company EnWave to create dried dairy products.

Saputo completes $1.45bn Morningstar acquisition

04-Jan-2013 By Mark Astley

Saputo has completed its $1.45bn acquisition of Dean Foods’ Morningstar dairy division – a move the Canadian dairy giant hopes will help to expand its US manufacturing and distribution footprint.

US firm launches high pressure processing solutions

11-Dec-2012 By Rod Addy

Interest in high pressure processing (HPP) is growing, with US company All Natural Freshness (ANF) launching pre-packaging end-to-end HPP solutions, which it claims can significantly extend shelf life and cut waste.

PCS implementation can boost dairy competitiveness – Siemens

04-Dec-2012 By Mark Astley

Dairy processors can better address the challenge of remaining competitive in the long term through the installation of a process control system (PCS), German technology giant Siemens has claimed.

Operational Efficiency 2012: Free Access To Today's First Ever Dedicated Online Event!

29-Nov-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Register now for free access to today's first ever online event devoted to Operational Efficiency in food and beverage processing, organized by FoodProductionDaily.com and William Reed Business Media.

Investment will increase yogurt, milk processing capacity - Meiji

28-Nov-2012 By Mark Astley

Japanese dairy giant Meiji Holdings has set aside 11.5bn yen ($140m, €110m) to build and equip a new processing plant under plans to increase its yogurt and milk product processing capabilities.

Dispatches from Emballage 2012

FoodProductionDaily.com hits Emballage 2012

23-Nov-2012 By Rod Addy

FoodProductionDaily reports on some of sights of this year's Emballage packaging materials and technology trade show in Paris, which drew to a close yesterday.

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GEA TDS technology promises ‘drastic’ beverage deaeration savings

21-Nov-2012 By Ben Bouckley

GEA TDS tells BeverageDaily.com that its new beverage deaeration technology for beverages and milks can help manufacturers achieve ‘drastic savings’ in terms of steam, water, energy and thus money.

DISPATCHES FROM BRAU BEVIALE 2012, NUREMBERG

Anti-microbial air treatment will become ‘important’ hygiene factor - Ecolab

20-Nov-2012 By Mark Astley

Anti-microbial air treatment systems will become a “very important” hygiene factor in the food manufacturing industry in coming years, Ecolab’s Marcus Ley told reporter Mark Astley.

Detectamet rolls out detectable accessories

06-Nov-2012 By Rod Addy

Detectamet is rolling out a host of detectable accessories for food and drink manufacturers, from tote bin liners to ear plugs and hygienic gloves.

Kraft Foods orders evacuation after German gas cloud incident

18-Oct-2012 By Mark Astley

Food processing giant Kraft Foods was forced to order the evacuation of around 1,800 people after a mixing error at a cream cheese factory in Germany created a cloud of hazardous gas.

SternMaid pumps cash into fluid bed processing

16-Oct-2012 By Rod Addy

SternMaid has invested €14m in its Wittenburg factory to enlarge capacity and extend the range of its products and services, involving the introduction of new fluid bed technology.

Processors have responsibility to reduce dairy waste - EDA

02-Oct-2012 By Mark Astley

Responsibility for the reduction of dairy product wastage lies with supply chain figures as well as consumers, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has claimed.

FSANZ approves Fonterra hydrogen peroxide processing aid application

27-Sep-2012 By Mark Astley

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved an application from dairy giant Fonterra to use hydrogen peroxide as a processing aid to control lactic acid-producing micro-organisms during the manufacture of certain dairy products.

Arla to expand Danish facility to meet Chinese demand

27-Sep-2012 By Mark Astley

Arla Foods is looking to expand the capacity of its Arinco milk powder manufacturing plant to meet the increased demand created by its supply agreement with Chinese paediatric nutrition firm Biostime International Holdings.

UK dairy industry years ahead of government ‘green’ targets – Carbon Trust

27-Sep-2012 By Mark Astley

The UK dairy industry’s “pro-active” attitude to carbon emissions has put it years ahead of government carbon footprint targets, according to the Carbon Trust.

Dairy Crest propose Crudgington plant closure in efficiency drive

24-Sep-2012 By Mark Astley

Dairy Crest intends to close its butter and spreads manufacturing facility in Crudgington, Shropshire site under its continued drive to improve efficiency throughout its business.

LPS Laboratories expands cleaning options

12-Sep-2012

LPS Laboratories has expanded its range of chemical solutions to assist food processing plants in meeting HACCP standards.

JV processing plant given go-ahead despite continuing talks - Glanbia

27-Aug-2012 By Mark Astley

Irish dairy giant Glanbia has been granted permission to build a new processing plant – a development planned in anticipation of its potential joint venture with Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited.