Technology Centre
Ionized air systems save money
ECKERT Machines is the Canadian distributor for Paxton Products, and offers Paxton’s Ionized Air System, which saves money and is easy to use
Add flavour, not sodium
Salt of the Earth has launched its Umami-Essence Sea Salt, which adds flavour and can dramatically reduce sodium levels
Stainless-steel gear reducer has new sanitary design
Baldor Electric Company’s new Baldor•Dodge Ultra Kleen Tigear-2 is completely sealed against high-pressure, high-temperature and caustic wash-down environments
Whole muscle packaging
The TN4200 whole muscle packaging system from Tipper Tie Inc. has added dynamic features
24-hour aerobic bacteria indicator test
3M Food Safety has launched the 3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plate with AOAC-PTM approval
Add a touch of exotic
BSA Gourmet – in Ontario and Quebec – offers seasoning blends that add spice or heat, Asian or Indian flavours to myriad dishes
Detect it!
PolyMag Additives from Eriez help safeguard against plastic contamination in food products
Food-safe silicone sponge
Silicone Engineering’s new silicone sponge is ideal for the food and beverage processing industry
Minced meat solutions
Minced meat processors now have complete tray and roll stock loading solutions available from Handtmann
Inline palletizing system
Columbia Machine offers its Columbia HL7200 high-level inline palletizer, and Columbia/Okura’s model A1800 robotic palletizer/depalletizer
Barrier testing is easier with new WVTR system
MOCON Inc. has launched a fully automated water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) testing system for packaging and other barrier structures
New Hygienic Gear Pumps offer easy maintenance
New Hygienic Gear Pumps from Viking Pump offer truly hygienic models suitable for dairy, egg and meats
Box it up in a heavy-duty bulk box
Buckhorn Inc. is expanding its series of BN4845 extra-duty bulk boxes with 7” and 10” extension rings that can be added in any combination
Safety coated LED lamps
Shat-R-Shield’s new line of IP68 waterproof safety coated LED lamps also offer energy and cost savings
Environmentally friendly packaging
Cascades has introduced Respak, an eco-friendly alternative to polycoated cardboard
Colour it up
LycoRed’s line of carotenoid colours stands up to label-reading consumers and offers visual appeal
Meatball forming solutions
As the Canadian meatball market grows, food processors are discovering a good fit with high-speed servo-controlled meatball forming solutions from Handtmann
Clean innovations
Bosch Packaging Technology unveils packaging innovations that ensure hygiene standards
New patent makes cleaning, sanitizing easier
Dynamic Conveyor new removable retaining walls for its DynaClean systems reduce the time it takes to clean and sanitize the conveyors
Enhanced X-ray and fat analysis systems
Eagle Product Inspection offers its inline Eagle Fat Analysis system for meat products and its new dual view X-ray system, Eagle Tall PRO XSDV
Specialty box for food transport, storage
Buckhorn Inc. has introduced the Intrepid 48”x40” bulk box designed to transport and store food, liquids and powders
System can deliver authentic breading
The GEA MultiDrum from GEA Food Solutions can deliver consistent quality coating with a homestyle look and taste
Fine ingredients
Solentus North America, a subsidiary of India-based Camlin Fine Sciences, offers its line up of food ingredients and antioxidants in Canada
Handheld convenience
Cognex Corporation says its new DataMan 8050 series of barcode readers are rugged and fast
Cutting system ideal for RTE products
The Handtmann SV Cutting Systems from Handtmann Canada can eliminate underweights and reliably manage overweights
On the shelf!: The latest new consumer products [Photo Gallery]
A sampling of the latest new consumer products includes a new pilsner, chocolate, products with haskap berries, malt sodas, coconut chips, spice blends, year-round corn on the cob, roasted chickpeas, and coffee to feel good about
Easy test for Campylobacter
The new Singlepath Direct Campy Poultry Lateral Flow Kit from EMD Millipore offers results within two hours
