When it comes to metal detectors, bakery and snack food producers are looking for increased sensitivity, lower false rejects, food-safe materials, fail-safe operation and systems that are protected from operator error or misuse. They also are demanding data-logging functions that provide system information and validation of performance levels, as well as networking capabilities. Manufacturers are answering the call with technological innovations.
As consumers, retailers and foodservice operations continue to become more concerned about the safety of food products, bakery and snack food manufacturers are working to improve their quality-control and inspection programs. Foreign object detection, x-ray inspection and sophisticated metal detectors that were once primarily used for prepared foods are now becoming standards in bakeries and snack food plants.