With 28 years of experience, Ziener will lead the company’s focus on innovation.

The former leader of Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, 58, passed away after a brief illness.

The equipment is geared toward helping snack and bakery producers increase yields.

Barry Callebaut says the cleaning of its factory in Wieze, Belgium, is nearing completion and is back to operating at normal capacity.

The latest metal detector equipment can be integrated with vertical packaging while also sharing real-time status updates with operators via Industry 4.0. They feature accessible, customizable touch screens; options for easy upgrades, and seamless integration within multiple parts of the production line. 

Mars’ Maria Velissariou was among a panel of guests on a recent episode of the FDA’s TechTalk podcasts, which focused on using artificial intelligence in food safety.

Metal detection specialist Fortress Technology examines the different factors that are accelerating the need for smarter systems, and how intelligent inspection equipment is helping to usher in a new era of food safety. 

This “wet clean” approach significantly improves food safety compliance and system reliability. It also thoroughly flushes out any potential allergens like nuts or gluten from conveying equipment.

Scan through the 2021 chocolate-related FDA food recalls, and you’ll see a common theme — undeclared allergens. But there are things manufacturers can do to prevent them.