Globally, about 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year. Knowing this, how can companies ensure that its production line does not contribute to this number? To ensure perishable food items are maintained at their optimum freshness, it is critical to ensure the right temperature is met to keep…
We Want “Toxin-Free” Milk!
By Yip See Chung It’s not just protein! Milk is defined as the liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young for a period beginning immediately after birth. The milk of domesticated animals is also an important food source for humans, either as a fresh fluid or processed…
Specialist Dairy Benefits From Corrugated Heat Exchangers
The parent company of a dairy company in New South Wales has improved production at its family-owned site in Yorkshire, England, including the local delicacy Yorkshire Curd, by installing two HRS corrugated tube heat exchangers as part of ongoing factory upgrades. Located near the picturesque North Yorkshire village of Holmefirth,…
Food-Grade Lubricants Result In Good Business $ense
Today, while many food manufacturers are aware of the importance of food-grade lubrication, there are still a large handful of industrial grade lubricants being used in food handling equipment, which are harmful when consumed. Health and safety are crucial priorities in the food manufacturing process. Hygiene standards are extremely stringent…
Making Meat And Poultry Products Look Better, Taste Better And Last Longer—Naturally!
Consumers are wary of the chemicals added to the foods they consume—thus, food processors are looking for naturally sourced options to allay consumer worries, says Poulson Joseph, Ph.D., Director of Protein Innovation, Kalsec. Food manufacturers respond to and predict the ever-changing wants and needs of consumers. We found there are…
Versatile Pump Range Offers Solutions For Food Industry
Pumps are an essential part of many food processing lines: not just for liquids, but also viscous materials such as spreads and dips, and materials containing solids such as fruit and vegetable mixes. Using the wrong pump can have expensive consequences in terms of both potential damage to products or…
Automation And Customisation Needed In The F&B Processing & Packaging Equipment Market
Food equipment manufacturers will have to embrace new ways of working by investing in new capabilities such as advanced data and analytics, robotics and automation. By Arun Ramesh, Team Lead, Agriculture & Nutrition at Frost & Sullivan The global demand for food is growing at a rapid rate. According to…
SPX FLOW Dispersion Solutions: Delivering Process Quality, Efficiency And Consistency
When it comes to food and beverage processing, the effectiveness of dispersion processes can have a significant impact on final product quality, says SPX FLOW Limited. When it comes to food and beverage processing, the effectiveness of dispersion processes can have a significant impact on final product quality. Whether…
The Advent Of Checkweighers In Production Environments
Joerg Sturhan, Sales Director of Bizerba South East Asia, explains the concept of ‘My Bizerba’ and the company’s dedication to addressing the global trend for customised total solutions. Beijing in winter time: You are hungry and want to have a quick bite, so you stop at the hawker around the…
Keeping Up With Asia Pacific’s Food Processing Trends
Ricky Ong, sales manager in Asia for Heat and Control, shares with APFI regarding Asia Pacific’s latest trends in the food processing sector. The food processing industry is constantly evolving, as new advancements in technology with industry 4.0, green manufacturing, cost savings by using single-source suppliers, changes in consumer tastes…