Further underlining its position at the forefront of inspection equipment for the global food industry, Loma Systems’ service delivery continues to lead the market. The company is attributing its unrivalled
Quality Assurance
When quality manufacturer of oatcakes and oat biscuits, Nairns Oatcakes, needed to further increase the capacity of its latest state-of-the-art production line, while continuing to ensure high levels of product
Scientists at the Institute of Food Research on the Norwich Research Park have teamed up with Oxford Instruments to develop a fast, cheap alternative to DNA testing as a means
The most recent lubricant developments contribute to economical and successful plant and machine operation. With safety such a key consideration, we look at how safety, reliability and cost effectiveness are
When maintaining a hygienic environment there are many elements to be considered by a contractor before any construction can begin. One of the main elements in the food processing industry
In food production it is vital that the correct flooring is chosen for maximum safety and efficiency around the workplace. The main flooring requirements in the food industry are a
TOMRA Sorting in Irleand has created a new centre of excellence for its food optical sorting and peeling business, and is set to improve its R&D capabilities after moving to
Irish genetics company IndentiGEN has announced details of a new DNA testing technology which will offer it major advantages in the global marketplace. IdentiGEN has patented a new chemistry based
A second round of co-ordinated pan-European testing for horse meat DNA in beef products was launched in April this year. This testing was a follow-up to the exercise carried out
An increase in machine reliability and the improvement of lubrication management practices in order to maximise output in one of their plants was the objective of a globally active soft
2 Sisters Food Group has announced the outcome of the recent Food Standards Agency (FSA) audits at two of its chicken processing sites. Both sites – at Scunthorpe and Llangefni
Not one, not two, but three students trained by leading food industry training company, Verner Wheelock Associates, have achieved the highest marks in the country in their RSPH examinations. Helen
Busy retail food and drink environments demand a resin floor that is durable and low maintenance, yet highly attractive to create a positive shopping experience. John Lord offers a range
Aspen Stainless by Canal Engineering Ltd has a long track record of providing safe, hygienic and long-lasting stainless steel products to the food and drink industry. Drainage systems, wall kerbing
The need for highly accurate and dependable weighing technology throughout the food industry will be the focus of HBM’s workshop, which is being held on Thursday, 26th June, at the
An Irish food diagnostics company AltraTech has raised €900,000 in investment through the Bank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage Equity Fund, as well as Enterprise Ireland and company founders.
Effective lubrication of food processing equipment is becoming increasingly important. Manufacturing operations can be expected to run continuously and the equipment may have to endure conditions such as extreme temperature
Danish company JEROS specialises in the manufacturing of dish washers, utensil washers, crate washers, conveyor tunnel washers and tray cleaners for the food processing industry, as well as for the
An increase in machine reliability and the improvement of lubrication management practices in order to maximise output in one of their plants was the objective of a globally active soft
TOMRA Sorting, exclusively represented in the UK by Stein Solutions, has supplied two Best Helius™ free-fall laser sorters to Birds Eye’s Lowestoft f actory in order to provide greatly enhanced
As part of efforts to strengthen its food safety research in China, Nestlé has opened a food safety research centre in Beijing. The Nestlé Food Safety Institute (NFSI) will work
Loma Systems, winner of EEF’s Innovative Operating Practices and Processes Award, will showcase a total of seven flagship systems on the interpack stand this year with Lock Inspection Systems. Significantly
Breweries and beverage plants all over the world are seeking complete-range vendors, to avoid unnecessary interfaces. This also applies to
A new accelerated stability testing service for oils, fats and finished products will provide invaluable support to the food industry,
A number of recent news stories have highlighted ongoing issues with food mislabelling and fraud. Recent testing commissioned by West
In specialist food processing environments practicality is as important as maintaining the necessary hygienic conditions. Inappropriate working conditions directly affect
When maintaining a hygienic environment there are many elements to be considered by a contractor before any construction can begin.
IDF and ISO have joined forces to expand the scope of an international standard used worldwide in the dairy industry
The FSA has published the third quarterly report of industry results from the testing of beef products for horse meat
Six Russell Compact Sieve® units enable Nestlé to screen milk powder on finer meshes without compromising flow rates. With factories or
Recent food fraud cases, including the sale of horse meat as beef, should prompt the EU to review the functioning
A new Which? investigation reveals that, a year on from the horsemeat scandal, there is a huge variation in the
Consumers of Scotch whisky around the world are being given even greater reassurance that what they buy is the genuine
The Food Standards Agency, in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is carrying out a study
The independent review into the integrity and assurance of Britain’s food supply networks in the UK, being led by Professor
RSSL’s microscopy laboratory is anticipating its 1000th foreign body identification project for the food industry this year during the Christmas
Diverse food manufacturing sectors – from poultry and fish processing to pizza manufacturing, and from dairy processing to potato crisp
Loma’s flagship X5 x-ray inspection system incorporates new features which bring industry-leading levels of product integrity to the busiest of
By Colin Thurston, Director of Product Strategy, Process Industries, Thermo Fisher Scientific External forces are now rapidly conspiring to unravel
With average lead times for new equipment often being 2-3 months, food manufacturers may be worried that it is too
Loma has formed an exclusive partnership with AutoCoding Systems to develop a real-time data analysis tool for improved operational control,
UK poultry and convenience food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has officially opened a new £1 million food safety laboratory, where
IGD has published an interactive guide on reformulation aimed to help food and drink companies improve the nutrient content of
Efficient data transfer between a PC and a weighing terminal increases productivity and provides improved documentation traceability. Effective data integration
AYR, Scotland, 25, July 2013 — Neogen Europe Ltd. has added to its comprehensive range of tests for the seafood
A call for written evidence has been issued by Professor Chris Elliott as part of an independent review into UK
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed a major piece of work that will provide the scientific basis for
Labcell is introducing the new Decagon Devices AquaLab Pre water activity analyser, an entry-level instrument that costs substantially less than
The recent discovery of unintended content of horse meat in food products has sparked TOMRA Sorting Food to investigate if
Leatherhead Food Research has officially opened its Pathogen Pilot Plant, otherwise known as DirtyLab. This new facility, with category II
Efficiency and cleanability are the main benefits of JBT FoodTech’s contact cooker launched at the IFFA 2013 Trade show in
The European Commission has adopted a package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the
Award-winning ice cream producer Cheshire Farm continues to invest in its modern factory with the recent installation of a metal
Paramount 21, a South-Devon family owned frozen food manufacturer, has installed an end of line Loma IQ3 Metal Detector to
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