Bakers and snack manufacturers are continuing to expand their product lines and offerings in response to consumer demand. So when it comes to their processing lines, flexibility is key. Metal detection and X-ray systems must be able to handle a wider range of products, offer quick turnover and store multiple product settings.
“Bakery and snack food producers are looking for increased flexibility in their inspection equipment,” says Kyle Thomas, strategic business unit manager, Eagle Product Inspection, Tampa, FL. “In response to changing consumer demands, they are producing a number of different items at their facilities. Therefore, they need technology that can accurately detect and reject foreign body objects in a variety of products with different packaging formats, packaging materials and food types. The ability of a machine to run multiple lanes of food items and accurately identify physical contamination in different types of packages enables manufacturers to reduce downtime for changeovers, effectively increasing their output and product offering.”