Ultra-Sensitive Allergen Detection Tests
Hygiena, +1 800-863-6842 (U.S.) / +1 302-695-5300 (international)
Hygiena has introduced its new, ultra-sensitive allergen detection tests for soy, hazelnut, and almond in support of increasingly thorough Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols. The enhanced performance of Hygiena’s new lateral flow tests, AlerTox Sticks Soy PLUS, AlerTox Sticks Hazelnut PLUS, and AlerTox Sticks Almond PLUS, allows food operators to detect allergen residues as low as 1.5 parts per million (ppm) in food products, liquids, and environmental samples. Hygiena offers a broad range of validated matrices for the AlerTox Sticks line including the Big 9 Allergens, among others.
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X-Ray System for Small, Packaged Products
METTLER TOLEDO, +1 800-638-8537
METTLER TOLEDO's X34C X-ray inspection system can be used for inspecting a variety of packaged confectionary, snack, and bakery products after exiting a high-speed flow wrapper or pack sealer. The X34C features a compact footprint, measuring 700 mm in length, including its integrated reject devices. The X34C maintains accuracy at fast throughputs, running at speeds of up to 400 packages per minute. The X34C will be introduced at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 18–21, 2022.
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AOAC Certified Microbial Count Plates
PerkinElmer, +1 800-762-4000
PerkinElmer Inc. has announced the global availability of its ready-to-use, Microfast™ microbial count plates for food safety testing. The new microfilm plates are designed to provide efficient, effective, and user-friendly quantification of aerobic, Escherichia coli, coliform, Enterobacteriaceae, yeast and mold, and Staphylococcus aureaus contamination in dairy, meat and poultry, fruit, vegetable, baked goods, and environmental surface samples. All six plate types have received AOAC Performance Tested Methods (PTM) certification. The kits reveal results in 48 and 72 hours for yeasts and mold, respectively, versus 120 hours and five days, respectively, using traditional culture methods.
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Digital Sorters for Hydroponic Greens
Key Technology, +1 509-529-2161
Key Technology has introduced its VERYX® digital sorters for fresh-cut, hydroponically grown leafy greens. VERYX sorters integrate with Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyors to find and remove defective product and foreign material, improving product quality while increasing yield. VERYX is the only belt-fed leafy greens sorter that can inspect product entirely in-air, using top and bottom sensors that can see all sides of a product with no blind spots. To better identify foreign materials and defects, VERYX can be equipped with Key's proprietary Pixel Fusion™ technology, which combines pixel-level input from multiple cameras and laser scanners to create a "signature" for each type of substance in the product stream. The sorter is also engineered for easy cleaning and sanitization.
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Metal Detection for Free-Falling, Dry Processes
Fortress Technology, +1 416-754-2898
Fortress Technology has enhanced its Stealth Gravity metal detector to increase productivity, improve safety, and maintain Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliance. The Fortress Stealth Gravity metal detector offers detection of magnetic and non-magnetic metals in flour, rice, cereal, sugar, powder, and grain production lines. The metal detectors are custom manufactured to accommodate different food factory layouts, such as mezzanine floors, ceiling mounts, product chutes and hoppers, among others. The metal detectors also include features that are designed to save time and labor, and are available in a variety of food-grade, anti-static, in-feed pipe standard sizes.
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‘Do Not Refreeze’ Label
SpotSee, +1 800.846.2468
SpotSee has released its ‘Do Not Refreeze’ label to ensure food quality and safety throughout the supply chain and within commercial food environments. Once food has gone through a freeze/thaw cycle, the quality and/or safety of food can be compromised if it is refrozen. After placing the ‘Do Not Refreeze’ label on the packaging, if the temperature drops below –15 °C/5 °F, the text turns dark blue and alerts handlers that the product cannot be frozen again.
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Metal-Detectable Safety Knives
MARTOR, +49 212.738.700
The SECUMAX 150 MDP extends MARTOR’s family of metal-detectable safety knives. The knives remain detectable if lost—even the smallest parts—and, therefore, have no long-term adverse impacts on sensitive production processes. Weighing only 31 grams, the SECUMAX 150 MDP is made of plastic that is metal- and X-ray-detectable. The SECUMAX 150 MDP is also safe when cutting. Its concealed blade means that the sharp cutting edge never gets too close to either its user or the packaged goods. The outer blade area, used for scraping off labels and splitting adhesive tape, is also non-sharp.
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Cloud-Based Sorting Machine
Anysort U.S.A., +1 916.372.2227
Anysort U.S.A. is offering a new, cloud-based sorting machine with Hawk-Eye recognition technology and shape-sorting automation for in-shell walnuts and peanuts, the TK64. It is also showcasing an infrared color sorter with Hawk-Eye recognition technology for kernels of walnuts, pecans, almonds, and pistachios, the VR164+. The TK64 presents high-dimensional material fingerprint perception technology, high-definition image acquisition, and bud location analysis technology. The cloud-based VR164+ offers international advanced multi-spectral analysis technology, along with Hawk-Eye recognition technology and intelligent shape-sorting automation. The VR164+ can accurately recognize and remove plastic particles, glass, animal waste, insects, sunflower gum, and other malignant impurities.
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