Most snack producers opt for gravity metal detectors, but Trigon Snacks went with a customized linear metal detector with an innovative retractable conveyor reject system.
December 1, 2022
Most snack producers opt for gravity metal detectors. With 15 Fortress Vertex snack inspection systems integrated with multi-head weighers in its Liverpool factory, global nut supplier Trigon Snacks is no exception. Yet, for its latest coated honey roast nut production line, the sustainable nut specialist selected a customized linear Stealth metal detector with an innovative retractable conveyor reject system.
Given their innumerable medical benefits, especially for mental health, processed fruits and vegetables have now secured a prominent position in the global food and nutrition industry.
The Future Proteins Conference will address alternative proteins and sustainable processing and packaging.
November 7, 2022
The “Future Proteins – Sustainable Processing and Packaging” Conference will be located at MULTIVAC’s headquarters in Wolfertschwenden, Germany, on February 1 and 2, 2023.
Residual and potentially dangerous chemicals in food and drinking water have been in the news lately (see this month’s Manufacturing News for an update on PFAS) as one such report found that 80% of urine samples drawn from children and adults in the U.S. contained glyphosate. FOOD ENGINEERING has also had its share of news on heavy metals in food and baby food. Why are we seeing so much contamination?
When a food manufacturer is looking to upgrade or expand its cooking line—be it with an industrial oven, steamer, kettle or other piece of cooking equipment—the latest technology and equipment can affect efficiency, sustainability and the bottom line.