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Foodwest installs a Coperion ZSK hybrid extruder

The new equipment is suitable for contract manufacture and development

August 2, 2021

For more than 25 years, Foodwest Ltd., Seinäjoki, Finland, has provided testing and development of food products as well as manufacturing technologies and packaging solutions for production scale-up. Expertise at this facility covers all food sector categories from snack food and bakeries to one of food’s fast growing market sectors—plant-based foods.

Food inspection machine increases foreign object detection rates up to 500%

ProSpection Solutions uses EtherCAT and PC-based control technology from Beckhoff to optimize low-density foreign material inspection system

July 8, 2021

In 2017, ProSpection Solutions began its transition from machine distributor to machine builder OEM. One of the first products its engineering team designed was the IP69K-rated low-density foreign material detection and removal system.

Considerations for Chocolate Tempering

Proper chocolate tempering is critical to achieving snappy, glossy chocolate.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 8, 2021

Chocolate is an ideal medium for delivering cannabinoids—given its natural fat content and its popularity and familiarity among consumers—but its unique properties make using chocolate as challenging as it is appealing.

Managing foreign materials

Equipment is important, but a foreign materials management program must go beyond that

Richard F. Stier

May 6, 2021

A program to manage foreign materials must go beyond the equipment.

New Plant Products

Explosion-proof inline high shear mixers

May 4, 2021

The company manufactures inline high shear mixers for versatile usage in a wide range of dispersion, emulsification and homogenization requirements.

How the Cannabis and Hemp Industries Can Use Carbon-14 Analysis for Product Authentication

Beta Analytic offers insights on carbon-14 analysis and its potential for certification programs.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 28, 2021

Beta Analytic, which provides bio-based content testing for a variety of industries, suggests a new possibility for hemp and CBD manufacturers. They could turn to carbon-14 analysis to authenticate the “naturalness” of their products.

New Plant Products

Vacuum tumbler

April 14, 2021

Model HVT-30 is designed to increase yield, tenderize product, reduce cook time and evenly distribute flavor throughout product whether it is meat, fish or poultry.

New Plant Products

Engineered power systems

April 13, 2021

The company has partnered with Yaskawa America to incorporate their VFD and digital single-phase converters within Single Phase’s engineered power systems.

Dry Processing Technology

Food-grade bulk bag filling system

April 7, 2021

Surge hopper allows for material to collect and flow through a metal detector, ensuring contaminant-free filling.

Must See Products

Powerheater technology creates textured, fibrous analogues and meat products

April 6, 2021

PreciPak USA/Canada signed an exclusive distribution agreement to represent Danish Source Technology’s state-of-the-art Powerheater technology, and related equipment such as its FlexiCut patented technology and a line of infeed bins.