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Low cost UKAS accredited analysis in 2 days!

Demands on food manufacturers to quality test their products are increasing due to expanding food allergen legislation, risk of GMO contamination and increases in the occurrence of mycotoxin

News from Genon Laboratories ( 7 July 2008)

Gas mixers order for Witt Gas Techniques

Witt, the gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, has received an order for 16 x KM300 gas mixers from one of the UK's leading fresh food produce packers

News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 1 July 2008)

New food industry contracts

Atrion International has new contracts with three key North American and European food and beverage organizations: Manheimer (member of Kerry Group), Cargill Flavor Systems and A.M Todd

News from Atrion International (27 June 2008)

Detect spoilage in beverage products

The Charm EPIC is a new generation microplate luminescence system that rapidly predicts spoilage in shelf stable, and extended shelf life (ESL) beverage products

News from Charm Sciences (27 June 2008)

Marco meets Irish soft fruit growers and packers

Marco's recent visit to the Irish National Soft Fruit Conference at Enniscorthy, Co Wexford in May has been voted a resounding success all round

News from Marco (26 June 2008)

Packaging Automation duo at FoodPro2008 in Sydney

Packaging Automation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of packaging equipment, is exhibiting two of its top selling, high quality tray sealing machines at Foodpro08

News from Packaging Automation (24 June 2008)

Twin head depositor designed for hot mashed potato

 User application article   Continuing a successful partnership with Riggs Autopack, a well-known ready meals producer has improved hot mashed potato production, with the development of a bespoke twin head depositing machine

News from Riggs Autopack (23 June 2008)

Paula selects Key Technology in Poland

 User application article   To maximize product quality while increasing production throughput and reducing labour, Paula, the innovative Polish food processor, turned to Key Technology for conveying and weighing equipment

News from Key Technology (19 June 2008)

GBP5.7M Humber Seafood Institute investment

The new Humber Seafood Institute (HSI), based on the Grimsby Europarc, was formally launched by Great Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell on Friday 30th May 2008

News from North East Lincolnshire Council (12 June 2008)

Automate and thrive is the message from CENFRA

CenFRA (The Centre for Food Robotics and Automation) has opened in Doncaster as Europe's first robotics and automation centre for the food industry

News from CenFRA (11 June 2008)

Metal detectable marker pens for food/pharma

Contamination of food or pharmaceutical products can cost you money, as well as your reputation: ECC manufactures and supplies a range of metal detectable products designed to overcome this problem

News from E-Components and Chains ( 9 June 2008)

RocolCare for practical food lubricant assistance

 User application article   Maintenance support from Rocol Lubricants is helping Bell Bakers maintain a food safe production environment and minimise machinery failure at its North Lanarkshire factory

News from Rocol Lubricants ( 9 June 2008)

PA hire machine is pick of the seasonal crop

 User application article   The renowned Packaging Automation hire facility and flexible approach has again provided the ideal solution for a specialist fruit company packing a seasonal product for a major high street retailer

News from Packaging Automation ( 4 June 2008)

RTS puts cost-saving robotics "In the bag"

An innovative new robotic solution to automate the handling of hot ready meal pouches is promising cost-savings and higher throughput for food manufacturers, together with improved quality and safety  Brochure available  

News from RTS Flexible Systems ( 3 June 2008)

Vision technology in volume biscuit production

 User application article   The installation of laser camera scanning technology by Machine Vision Technology has yielded cost savings and greater process reliability for one Europe's leading biscuit manufacturers

News from Machine Vision Technology (30 May 2008)

Pinguin reaches targets with Proseal solution

 User application article   To meet its targets for accuracy and speed, Pinguin Foods UK has replaced its previous packaging facility for the production of a new range of ready meals with a Proseal AP60-500 tray sealing system

News from Proseal UK (27 May 2008)

Enhancing safety in food and drink processing

 User application article   Gases evolved from food and drink processes inherently present silent and invisible risks of toxicity, explosion or asphyxiation: Crowcon gas detectors offer protection to both plant and workforce  Brochure available  

News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (22 May 2008)

Food and beverage robotics automation in Yorkshire

The only European Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA) is relocating to Doncaster, and their new state-of-the-art premises will be formally opened on May 22nd

News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (20 May 2008)

Seafood processor plant in Hull for auction

The entire contents of the Compass Seafood Processor / Aquarius Seafoods plants in Hull are to be offered at Auction on 19th June 2008

News from Pro Auction (14 May 2008)

On-line viscometer favoured in pizza sauce trial

 User application article   The XL7 on-line process viscometer from specialist supplier Hydramotion came out best in a comparative study of pizza sauce viscosity measurement methods, carried out at University College, Dublin  Brochure available  

News from Hydramotion (13 May 2008)

Fulton steam boilers cut seafood cooking time

 User application article   Lyons Seafoods specialises in supplying the leading UK supermarkets and food service groups with raw, freshly cooked, chilled, and frozen prawns and other speciality seafoods

News from Fulton Boiler Works (13 May 2008)

Peristaltic pumps simplify moving apple pie mix

 User application article   The introduction of hose pumps to an apple pie mixing and food processing plant has made production faster and completely eliminated the need for seals, valves and manual handling of products  Brochure available  

News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 7 May 2008)

Materials handling expertise helps Florette salads

 User application article   Lichfield-based project management and design integration specialists, FMA, have completed a significant materials handling project for the Soleco UK Florette pre-packed salads production facility

News from FMA Process Engineering ( 5 May 2008)

Targeting food innovation with technology

The 'Targeting Food Innovation' event is designed to kick-start interactions between the engineering industry and the food processing industry, to develop innovative new technologies and equipment

News from Food Processing Faraday Partnership ( 2 May 2008)

An integrated approach to egg processing

DSM has announced the introduction of a new 'Total Concept' - a unique, integrated approach to egg production and processing

News from DSM Food Specialties ( 2 May 2008)

On-line viscometer aids chocolate process control

 User application article   On-line viscometers from Hydramotion are helping to ensure that chocolate melts in your mouth - by providing measurements of the fat content and the degree of tempering in production  Brochure available  

News from Hydramotion (28 April 2008)

On-line glucose analysis aids chip manufacturing

 User application article   To maintain a uniform and appealing colour, potato chips are passed through a wash bath containing glucose solution, which must be replenished to maintain the correct concentration  Brochure available  

News from Applikon Analytical (24 April 2008)

Delivering a premium image sandwich at high speed

 User application article   Catering Houtop is the first mainland European company to install the Proseal SP30 fully automated sandwich packing system for the de-nesting, erecting and sealing of cardboard sandwich skillets

News from Proseal UK (23 April 2008)

Sweet success for the new Mono Helios pump

 User application article   Mono NOV has supplied one of the leading UK producers of bakery products and frozen bakery ingredients with two of its new hygienic progressing cavity pumps from the Helios range

News from Mono Pumps (22 April 2008)

Muncher minimises food waste disposal problems

 User application article   Fast, efficient and consistent size reduction of food processing waste is fundamental when it comes to achieving cost-effective disposal, and to meet ever more stringent environmental regulations

News from Mono Pumps (18 April 2008)

New flexible solution to pot-filling and packing

A high-speed robotic cell for picking and packing pots, such as yogurt or dessert, into trays, has been developed as a a 'ready-made' pot handling solution for the food industry  Brochure available  

News from RTS Flexible Systems (14 April 2008)

Turn-key pharma system for Molnlycke.

 User application article   BPT Skerman announces that the turn-key process line installed in 2007 is now a key part of the Molnlycke 'Centre of Excellence' for pharmaceutical cream production, situated in Oldham, UK

News from Pursuit Dynamics (11 April 2008)

Marco short-listed for prestigious award

Marco are delighted to have been selected as one of the finalists for this year's Florette sponsored Re:fresh Awards to be held at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, on May 8th 2008

News from Marco (11 April 2008)

Repeat order from Emirates Airlines catering

BPT Skerman has secured a further order from the Emirates Airlines Catering Division, known as Food Point, to create a bespoke cooking and cooling system for ready meals

News from Pursuit Dynamics (10 April 2008)

Sirane sets out their stall at Foodex Meatex 08

The premier UK packaging solutions company, Sirane, this week presents a comprehensive portfolio of new food packaging for visitors to the leading food show in the UK, Foodex Meatex

News from Sirane (10 April 2008)

Supermarket chilled meals rely on data loggers

The EU requires that every food manufacturer has Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) measures in place, so that consumers know that they are buying the highest quality foods  Brochure available  

News from Gemini Data Loggers UK ( 2 April 2008)

RTS PixCell saves labour in cheese plant

 User application article   To help reduce production overheads in its cheese portioning lines, Ilchester Cheese Company has invested in a RTS Flexible Systems PixCell robotic picking unit  Brochure available  

News from RTS Flexible Systems ( 1 April 2008)

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