2022 January

The January 2022 issue of FOOD ENGINEERING features strategies for foreign matter detection, evolving conveyors, pest management, blockchain technology, and much more.

Inspection / Detection

Foreign Matter Detection

Strategies for selecting a foreign material detection system

Sharon Spielman

January 3, 2022

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When it comes to foreign material detection in the food engineering space, different processes require different detection methods/equipment.

Inspection / Detection

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

January 3, 2022

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When it comes to foreign material detection in a food facility, different processes require different detection methods and equipment. There are several types of systems that can help detect foreign matter in a food process, among which are metal detectors, X-ray units and magnets.

Conveying the Details

How conveyors are evolving today to meet modern needs of food processors

Michael Costa

January 7, 2022

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At a glance, it might seem that most conveyors are doing their job as long as they shuttle items from one point to another. However, a number of other elements must be present for a conveyor to be efficient and productive in a food-processing environment, like hygienic design, cleanability, versatility, updated technology and more.

Food safety and pest management

Working with a pest management provider can help keep infestations out of your food processing plant.

Kristen Kazarian

January 5, 2022

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Working with a pest management provider can help keep the pests out of your food processing plant.

Blockchain technology: Is it ready for prime time?

While there have been many success stories, blockchain technologies are still developing, so producers and processors will need to examine their needs carefully

Wayne Labs

January 4, 2022

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Blockchain providers are working hard to gain the acceptance of food and beverage processors—no matter their size, and standard datasets like GS1 are helping to define the rules for consistent information handling.

Editor's Note

New for 2022

Michael Costa

January 10, 2022

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A new year and new opportunities are in motion for the industry, after a (sometimes) bumpy but successful 2021.

Make water conservation a part of your business

January 10, 2022

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The United Nations estimates that the global demand for water will increase 20% to 30% by 2050 to meet the food needs of a projected population of 9.8 billion.

FDA's Closer to Zero public meeting recording available

January 10, 2022

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A recording of the public meeting “Closer to Zero Action Plan: Impacts of Toxic Element Exposure and Nutrition at Different Crucial Developmental Stages” is now available on the FDA’s meeting page.

People and Industry News: December 2021

January 11, 2022

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The people, companies and facilities making headlines.

Plant Openings & Expansions: January 2022

January 11, 2022

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Plant openings and expansions in food and beverage manufacturing.

Food Packaging

CMI members commit to 70% recycle rate by 2030

Kristen Kazarian

January 7, 2022

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Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) beverage can manufacturer and aluminum can sheet producer members are committing to achieving ambitious U.S. recycling rate targets including a 70% recycling rate by 2030.

Food Packaging

SONIC moves to hard seltzer

January 10, 2022

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Sonic may be more known for its drive-in burger joints but now the restaurant is focusing on moving its hard seltzer products into new markets with a new slim can format.

Food Packaging

Canned cocktail launches for fall

January 12, 2022

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George Dickel, a Diageo brand, and Social Hour, the craft canned cocktail brand, have teamed up to launch an autumn-inspired craft cocktail. Both brands teamed up to release a new premium prepared offering—the Harvest Whiskey Sour.

How kill-step validation protects your products and customers

Richard F. Stier

January 6, 2022

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One of the most significant and powerful statements in all of the United States collection of food regulations may be found in 21 CFR Part 113: “Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers.” The regulation clearly states that processes must be established by a “competent process authority.”

Field Report

Potato producer mixes it up with new equipment

Fourth Ajax potato mixer expands capacity at Agristo

Sharon Spielman

January 10, 2022

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When the UK-based pre-fried and frozen potato producer Agristo was looking to expand its production, they turned to Ajax Equipment—a company that had supplied the first three mixers at the potato plant.

Alternative Protein Report

The protein system transformation

Alternative proteins are evolving into different product types

Kristen Kazarian

January 12, 2022

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It’s no surprise that alternative meat products are popping up everywhere these days. In fact, they have grown so much that Ernst & Young data predicts alternative meat could see 40% market share by volume by 2040 in the United States.

Engingeering R&D

Novel “raslysation” technique works with non-clear/opaque liquids

UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too?

Wayne Labs

January 11, 2022

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UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too?

Nuts & Bolts

Dawn Foods reveals their flavor trend predictions for 2022

January 13, 2022

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Read up on the bits and pieces of flavor trends and product innovation in this installment of Nuts & Bolts

Nuts & Bolts

6 trends shaping consumer product innovation in F&B

January 13, 2022

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Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, revealed six key trends that are shaping consumer product innovation in the food and beverage market.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Foreign material detection

Prospection Solutions LLC

January 3, 2022

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The IP69 FMI system inspects product from the top and bottom simultaneously, in high-definition color.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Splash-proof encoder

Heindenhain, a distributor of Leine Linde

January 11, 2022

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Part of the company’s RSA 500 family, the encoder is made of stainless steel, grade 1.4404, and can be obtained with a custom assembly built to withstand aggressive liquids.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Steam trap management

Armstrong International

January 10, 2022

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SAGE UMT is a wireless, handheld steam trap tester, designed to eliminate human error and allow any steam trap technician to perform surveys quickly and accurately on a regular basis.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Cleaning nozzle

Alfa Laval

January 7, 2022

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PlusClean is made to deliver 100% tank cleaning coverage, up to 80% savings in water and cleaning media costs and no product contamination.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Palletizing robot

Yaskawa America Inc.

January 7, 2022

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Designed to be efficient and flexible, the five-axis PL80 robot is suitable for a range of palletizing applications, order picking and other logistical tasks for end-of-line or distribution automation.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Cooler, freezer control

Danfoss

January 7, 2022

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The Optyma Control AK-RC 251 is designed for safety, protection and ease of installation in walk-in coolers and freezers for upgrades to existing walk-ins as well as new installations.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Magnetic Couplings

Miki Pulley

January 6, 2022

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Suitable for machine designs involving food and other applications that require clean, non-contact connection between motor and shafts, the mechanically isolated magnetic coupling transmits torque through the air.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Drive solution

NORD Drivesystems

January 6, 2022

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LogiDrive complete drive system is made up of a high-efficiency 2-stage bevel gear unit, an IE4 or IE5+ motor and a variable frequency drive.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Hygienic servomotors

Siemens

January 6, 2022

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SIMOTICS S-1FS2 servomotors have stainless steel housings and come in three sizes to 2kW (2.68 hp) power range and up to 14 Nm (10.32 ft-lbs.) torque.

Product Focus: Focus: Motors, Drives, Bearings

Hygienic drum motors

Van der Graaf

January 5, 2022

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The SSV Series drum motor is designed for hygienic belt conveyor applications where sanitation and food safety are paramount.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Selectscan Metal detector

Thermo Scientific

January 3, 2022

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Sentinel 1000 Selectscan has a single user-adjustable frequency and is designed to be easy to use.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Modular metal detection system

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection

January 3, 2022

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The M30 R-Series GC is designed to identify contaminants in a range of food manufacturing applications, with SENSE software that extends intelligent control across the system.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Metal detector

Heat and Control

January 3, 2022

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The CEIA THS/MS21 multi-spectrum technology metal detector is available with optional USDA-certified construction.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Metal detector/checkweigher

Fortress Technology

January 3, 2022

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The company has custom-designed a twin aperture Stealth metal detector and dual lane Raptor 200 checkweigher for dairy.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Xtreme Metal detector

Eriez

January 3, 2022

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The Xtreme unit is designed to detect small ferrous, nonferrous and stainless steel metal contaminants in packaged, loose and free-fall applications.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

Tunnel style metal detector

Bunting Magnetics

January 3, 2022

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The meTRON 07 CI coil with bulk sense kit is a tunnel-style metal detector designed to handle large bags of dry bulk products, such as flour, sugar and rice.

Foreign Matter Detection Product Roundup

X-ray system

Anritsu

January 3, 2022

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The XR75 is designed to detect contaminants as small as 0.4 mm (SUS) in packaged and bulk foods.

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) continues to evolve and grow to meet the needs of its attendees and exhibitors. IPPE is excited to build on the success of the 2020 IPPE in-person event and the 2021 IPPE Marketplace. For 2022, we look forward to being with you in-person at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

PLMA has made the difficult decision to cancel our Private Label Trade Show that was scheduled to take place January 30 – February 1, 2022 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago.

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