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Toray Membrane offers membrane technologies for sanitary applications

January 16, 2017

Toray Membrane offers a casein whey separation microfiltration element.

New cheese equipment improves product quality

January 13, 2017

Powder induction, dispersion system delivers improved product quality; Positive displacement pump reduces curd fine levels; Equipment for natural, process cheeses and whey processing; plus more!

What to look for when choosing secondary packaging equipment

We highlight the benefits of certain secondary packaging machines and what they can do for manufacturers of dairy foods and beverages.

January 11, 2017

Secondary packaging is designed to protect not only the dairy product, but also the primary packaging, which is typically the packaging most visible to the consumer in retail displays.

Finding detection systems that meet all needs in a dairy processing plant

Leading suppliers talk about what’s new in detection equipment and offer tips on choosing systems that will ensure all areas of detection are covered.

January 9, 2017

We spoke with some leading suppliers and experts about what’s new in detection and inspection systems for dairy processing. In this article we discuss this new technology, what dairy processors are looking for and what they should be aware of.

PDC International FC-200 sanitary design shrink bander

Packaging machinery

PDC International launches shrink banders for ‘sqround’ tubs

January 5, 2017

PDC International Corp. introduces a system for the precise application of tamper evident shrink bands to tapered and straight-wall tubs, like the “sqround” used for dairy products.

From moo to you

Kilby Cream gets fresh: a look inside the dairy processor's operation

Consumers want local, fresh and minimally processed foods. A dairy farmer in rural Maryland said, ‘I can do that,’ and built a plant to process milk and ice cream. Meet the owners of Kilby Cream.

James Carper

January 4, 2017

Maryland's Kilby family has been farming for 100 years. To position itself for success into the next century, it built a dairy processing plant that bottles milk and churns ice cream under the name Kilby Cream.

Rovema’s new continuous motion bagging machine

December 29, 2016

Rovema’s BVC 260 VFFS Bagging Machine, a continuous motion, dual-axis servo packaging machine, is capable of running up to 210 cycles per minute at a maximum forming width of 260 millimeters.

Why it’s ERP

ERP system ensures that a dairy processor complies with FSMA

A critical element of converting from handwritten notes to the ERP system was detailed process mapping.

December 20, 2016

Dairy processor Farmdale Creamery was using handwritten batch sheets and manual databases. Then it converted to an ERP system to implement the controls required by FSMA and to prepare for SQF Level 3.

3-A SSI and the EHEDG work toward harmonization

3-A SSI and the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group work to align standards specified for food processing equipment.

Timothy Rugh

December 15, 2016

The subject of harmonizing and aligning standards specified for food processing equipment in the United States, with design criteria intended for European equipment, can be rather complex and abstract.