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Slaughter line provider collaborates with water specialist

15-May-2012 - Dutch slaughter line supplier NAWI has signed a strategic co-operation contract with Nijhuis Warer Technology to provide efficient abattoir solutions to the international meat market.

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Plantic introduces green packaging

14-May-2012 - A US meat supplier has upped its commitment to the environment with the introduction of a new range of green packaging for its products.

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CEM presents near infrared alternative

14-May-2012 - A low-cost alternative to near infrared (NIR) analysis systems was on display at the AMI Expo in Dallas recently.

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Sealed Air Cryovac promotes Quickrip range

11-May-2012 - Innovative new packaging concepts were on display on the Sealed Air Cryovac stand at the AMI Expo in Dallas last week.

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Kemin launches antimicrobial for ready-to-eat meat and poultry

11-May-2012 - US food safety company Kemin has launched a propionic acid-based antimicrobial to protect ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products from listeria.

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Hawkins innovates to fight bacteria

04-May-2012 - Chemical specialist Hawkins was at the American Meat Institute (AMI) show in Dallas to demonstrate its latest developments in the fight against bacteria.

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Thomas Precision launches coated blades

03-May-2012 - Processing parts specialist Thomas Precision is hoping to expand further into the international market with the development of innovative coating technology.

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Provisur launches separator

30-Apr-2012 - Equipment supplier Provisur Technologies has launched its AM2C separating and deboning machine, featuring low-rotation speed, low-rise temperature and low-maintenance cost.

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UK ingredients company gets halal certification

19-Apr-2012 - Meat ingredients specialist BHJ UK Protein Foods has secured halal certification for its SCANPRO Beef 95 functional protein ingredient.

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Ishida makes impact at Anuga FoodTec

04-Apr-2012 - Ishida is making strong inroads against the competition with the success of its new split dual-lane tray sealer, the company claimed.

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Eagle eye on inspection

04-Apr-2012 - Meat suppliers looking to step up to the global stage were being offered the latest in inspection technology by Eagle Product Inspection at Anuga FoodTec.

Anuga FoodTec enjoys best show to date

04-Apr-2012 - Organisers behind Anuga FoodTec 2012 have declared the show the most successful to date, with visitor numbers rocketing by 25%.

‘Brainless chicken’ suggestion under fire

17-Feb-2012 - A suggestion to remove parts of chicken brains so they become unaware of their living conditions on intensive farms has come under attack from animal welfare organisations.

French beef production to drop by 5% in 2012

18-Jan-2012 - French beef and veal production is expected to go down by 5% in 2012, following two years of increase, the Institut de l’Elevage (livestock institute) has revealed.

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Meat slicer boosts processor’s productivity

16-Jan-2012 - Leading Middle East processor Al Nabil Company for Food Products has doubled its throughput since installing a new meat slicer.

Australia proposes pig slaughter levy increase

05-Jan-2012 - Australia’s pork body has submitted a proposal to government seeking permission to increase the pig slaughter levy for the first time in 18 years.

Weber promise speed and accuracy with new slicer launch

08-Dec-2011 - Slicing specialist Weber launched its latest innovation onto the US market at the Process Expo in Chicago recently.

Stanelco to target US with tray sealing technology

19-May-2005 - A former UK manufacturing company has found another use for its radio frequency technology - sealing plastic tray packages of perishable food for supermarkets, retailers and grocers.

Anti-stress supplement to enhance cattle immunity

01-Apr-2005 - A feed supplement for dairy calves has been developed by the US Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which it claims will help lower animal stress levels during transportation, Tom Armitage reports.

Chr. Hansen shows new solutions for the meat industry

30-Mar-2004 - Leading Danish ingredients provider is about to showcase its latest offerings for the meat industry at the IFFA trade fair in Frankfurt, which includes a system which allows the easy shaping of meats.

Chr. Hansen launches new yoghurt culture

13-Dec-2003 - Inspired by the burgeoning health trend a collaborative research project between Danish ingredients company Chr. Hansen and dairy manufacturers has resulted in a new yoghurt culture - Yo-Flex - for products aimed at less fat and fewer additives.

In control

19-Nov-2003 - Dumeco's new slaughterhouse in Boxtel, Netherlands features some interesting technology. Conscious of the importance of minimising waste on the production floor, the company's new facility integrates an existing ERP system with an MES and automation system.

Taste-free potassium

18-Nov-2003 - Balchem Encapsulates has launched three microencapsulated forms of potassium targeted at the food industry. The company believes that the products represent a breakthough in food processing.

Reiser increases its range

12-Nov-2003 - Reiser UK has launched a new range of equipment specifically targeted at the fresh produce market. The firm, which sells processing and packaging equipment...

Ready steady go

07-Nov-2003 - Ready meals have come to dominate the food processing industry, and their popularity continues to drive technological innovation.