Browsing: Processing
Increasing automation in the food processing industry has helped maintain quality. NZ Food Technology News features the latest food processing trends, equipment, machinery and manufacturing processes. There’s a particular emphasis on food processing in the meat, poultry, seafood and dairy industries, as there’s a need for safe and speedy production.
NEW ACQUISITION OPENS GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT IN NZ
Viscofan SA has announced the acquisition of Globus Group New Zealand Ltd – its distributor of Viscofan products in this country for 10 years – as it looks to new growth opportunities. Continue →
Submissions Open for ANZ 2018 PIDA Awards
Entries are now open for the 2018 Packaging & Processing Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) which are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field in Australia and New Zealand. Continue →
Spray Technology Solutions from Spraying Systems
Spray technology can be used in almost every industry imaginable. Using the correct spray nozzles, automated systems and spray products for your applications is crucial for your operations to run efficiently. Continue →
CLICK&DRY – THE ULTIMATE FOR SPRAY DRY NOZZLES
One of the most critical parts of high pressure spray dryers is the spray dry nozzle system. Continue →
ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE NEW REGULATIONS?
The new Food Act means changes for your business. Eurotec, the New Zealand distributors of Testo Instrumentation, has seen a rush of new business from the hospitality and food industries wanting to benefit from Testo’s range of sophisticated, easy-to-use food safety technology and instruments that are efficient, time-saving and help businesses comply with the new Act.
One of Testo’s biggest breakthroughs is Testo Saveris 2, which ensures the quality of food with simple and efficient monitoring and documentation of all refrigerated and heated foods. Continue →
MEET APRIL …the World’s Most Famous Robotic Chef
By the time you read this, APRIL could well be an international winner – the transformative impact robot has been shortlisted for the World Food Innovation Awards 2017 in the category ‘Best Technology Innovation’
Developed by the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing in South Lincolnshire, APRIL (Automated Processing Robotic Ingredient Loading) is a fully automated robotic system that can mix, load and cook ingredients in a manner similar to professional chefs, yet on an industrial scale. Continue →
HEAT AND CONTROL ‘TOTAL SYSTEMS’ APPROACH TO FOOD PROCESSING
Heat and Control has come a long way from its early days of industrial frying systems. Continue →
Cleanroom filter production line prepared for Industry 4.0
New liquid filter increase process and product integrity
The development and production of a new liquid filter generation provides maximized performance and quality within the food and beverage industry. Continue →
Spray Dynamics Offers Synergy in Technology
When Spray Dynamics joined the Heat and Control family five years ago, the two companies knew that there would be synergies between the product offerings. Continue →
REPORTS ON NANOMATERIALS SAYS THEY ARE SAFE
Nanomaterials currently used in food additives and packaging do not appear to pose a health risk, but an eye will be kept on newer materials in the pipeline, a Trans-Tasman food regulator says. Continue →
BELTING & TRANSMISSION IN ONE-STOP-SHOP
If you’re after one of New Zealand’s most comprehensive ranges of conveyor belting, look no further than Conveyor & Transmission. Continue →
Compac shifts gear for growth
New Zealand post-harvest solutions and services company Compac is expanding to take advantage of massive global trends in fresh produce
A global appetite for premium fresh produce that is quality-guaranteed is helping fuel extraordinary growth for New Zealand firm Compac. Continue →
Co-streams the way of the future
When a fish is caught, only 25 to 50 per cent of its parts are processed. Continue →
Mussel Power sees Expansion in Christchurch
Christchurch-based green-lipped mussel extract company Aroma NZ is expanding as it supports the demand to fight inflammatory diseases. Continue →
Fonterra’s Eltham expansion rolls out first batch of cheese
The expansion of Fonterra’s Eltham site has reached a key milestone, with the first individually wrapped slices of cheese now coming off its new production line destined for supermarket shelves around the globe. Continue →
Poly bag inserters maximise your efficiency
Pattyn Packing Lines developed the first bagmaker inserter, converting rolls of polyethylene film into made-to-measure bags, in 1976. Continue →
New technology tests conditions of mussels
NIWA researchers have designed and built a machine that measures the strength of mussel shells that is partly based on the same technology used to open and close irrigation gates. Continue →
Kiwi science aids new mussel hatchery
New Zealand aquaculture will be getting stronger mussels, thanks to some heavyweight Kiwi science underway in Nelson. Continue →
Ensuring effective communication during a food product recall
While the high profile threats surrounding baby formula tampering in the news recently may be an extreme example of an unexpected brand crisis in the food industry, the story is a timely reminder that every Kiwi food manufacturer and producer needs to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Continue →
Sustainable salmon farming subject of $5.2 million research project
New Zealand government, research and commercial groups are aligning with international salmon experts to make salmon farming here even more sustainable. Continue →