A simple drop in temperature in frozen products can cause problems such as contaminants and unwanted moisture entering the food, resulting in potential illnesses or forced discarding of products. The introduction of metal detectors could potentially solve these problems before they arise. Few people think of metal detection systems when…
Metal Detection, X-Ray – Or Both?
Both metal detection and x-ray inspection systems play key roles in product inspection for food and pharmaceutical companies. Choosing the right technology requires consideration of many factors – starting with the application. Contributed by: Ian Robertshaw, Global Key Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Deciding whether a metal detector or an x-ray system…
Chewters Chooses Mettler Toledo For Exceptional Product Inspection
Canadian producer Chewters Chocolates has invested in leading-edge product inspection technologies to raise its packaging line competence to world-class levels. As a manufacturer, if you want to be the best, you must invest in the best. That has been the approach adopted by Canadian confectionery producer Chewters Chocolates, as it…
Cutting Costs And Boosting Profits
The latest product inspection equipment can be used to reduce the Total Delivered Cost of packaged food. In the recent case of a US-based snack supplier, the financial savings were considerable, says Mettler Toledo. In today’s highly competitive globalised market, packaged food manufacturers are forever seeking new and more comprehensive…
Inspection Technology: Food For Thought
Concerted efforts are being made to reduce food waste throughout the entire supply chain. Mettler-Toledo explains how product inspection technology can be used to support these endeavours, with technology able to maximise yield from raw ingredients, reduce false rejects and ensure correct weight and fill. Food waste is a global…
Preventing Physical Contamination
Physical contaminants in food are a global safety concern. If fragments of metal, bone, plastic, glass or any other foreign body enter the food chain, they could cause serious harm. But there's more to it than consumer protection alone. Product recalls caused by physical contamination are also a considerable risk…
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