The Shaka process is an in-container sterilization process that reduces sterilization times by up to 95% compared with conventional static retorts, which can improve freshness, color and texture of food, says Allpax, the manufacturer.
A new product from Ampacet allows processors to use a masterbatch to add a frosted look to stretch blow-molded and thermoformed containers made from extruded sheet.
Kluber’s Kluberfood NH1 K 32 Spray, a food-grade anti-corrosion lubricant, is NSF H1-registered. The company says it is highly penetrative, repels moisture and forms a transparent protective film when applied.
Designed to work with any bagmaker, Ishida’s Flexible Strip-Pack system automatically produces ready-to-display hanging strips of small snack packages at up to 80 bags/minute.
Mokon’s Iceman Full-Range temperature control system offers a water temperature control system combined with a portable chiller to integrate the benefits and features of both products into one compact, self-supporting system.
Thermo Electron has developed a contamination detection system, the Goring Kerr EZx, to fill the gap between traditional magnetic metal detectors and full-featured X-ray imaging systems in the food packaging industry.
VibraPad Aerators from Cyclonaire are designed to increase the rate and consistency of flow for dry bulk materials. The devices eliminate the bridging, rat-holing and compacting of dry bulk solids that can cause plugging, slow or erratic conveying and processing downtime.