Fortress Technology has revealed an innovative inspection metal detector that allows food manufacturers to detect thin, flat metal flakes in their products using a dual electromagnetic system.
Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for machines that help prepare, store, transport, and otherwise handle ingredients are most focused on qualities like automation, ease of maintenance, and the ability to deliver higher performance in throughput and accuracy.
Innovation is prevalent in the area of closing and bagging equipment as well as twist ties, clips, zippers and package resealing. Thanks to product introductions and equipment upgrades, these systems run faster and are easier to use.
The BBU Big Bag Unloader from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, is available in an ATEX-compliant design to allow safe operation in hazardous storage and process environments and promote workplace safety.
Piab’s new BGX bag handling suction cup has been specially developed to be the perfect bag picker for flimsy and oversized bags addressing the challenges presented by this application.
The Killer Brownie Co. discusses the benefits of its new sanitary constructed, single tray dual lane product turning conveyor required to rotate single lane brownie containers 90°.
Retail-ready packaging (RRP) is being used by more bakery and snack producers because it offers benefits to both manufacturers and retailers. RRP makes it easy for retailers to quickly restock shelves and reduce injury among its employees.