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The Tegra PAC for Peaches automates inspection and defect removal for peeled peach halves. Simultaneously inspecting cup and outer surface, it eliminates costly manual inspections, maximizes product quality and throughput, and minimizes rejection of good product. The unit uses high-resolution three-color cameras in a "Tilted-X" configuration that detects flaws on both the outer surface and the cavity. It checks for bruises, bad coloration, pit fragments, undersized halves, etc. Key Technology Inc., 150 Avery St., Walla Walla, WA 99362. Tel. (509) 529-2161; fax (509) 527-1331; www.keyww.com
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The Food Defense Strategy Exchange (FDSE) is a forum for food defense professionals to interact and share their knowledge and experiences. At the most recent FDSE, a poll of attendees revealed that approximately two-thirds were either re-evaluating their existing food defense plan, or implementing new food defense plans. In this podcast, Don Hsieh, Director of Commercial and Industrial Marketing at Tyco Integrated Security, discusses this topic and other findings from the exchange, and offers some best practices to proactively protect a company’s brand from food adulteration.
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