MAKE IT DON’T FAKE IT

Steps that food processors can take to help prevent the circulation of unsafe food during the cost-of-living crisis and beyond. By: Jodie Curry, Commercial Manager, Fortress Technology Europe Research released by Trading Standards in England and Wales has revealed a worrying and growing trend in the fraud underworld, including treble the volume of counterfeit goods […]

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Getting compliance ready for EU regulatory changes on food (and specifically palm) supply

The countdown will soon start on the European Union’s latest regulations aimed at cutting commodity-linked deforestation out of supply chains entering or exiting the bloc. With over 18 months until the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes into force, companies need to prepare for enhanced due diligence measures that will require them to trace commodities back […]

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From batteries to burgers: Fast scanning finds new inspection applications

Paul Wilson, Managing Director, Scorpion Vision Ltd Tech advancements such as sophisticated sensor technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and faster microprocessors are conspiring to make line-scan camera technology a compelling option in a host of new areas. Inline quality control of web printing processes is one of the most established fields of application for line-scan imaging […]

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Bespoke food inspection trends to watch

Food processing machinery is a dynamic market – full of change and plenty of digital innovation. While out-of-the-box turnkey inspection applications are great, connecting legacy production lines to modern technology can be fraught with upgrades and customised development work. Given that legacy equipment is deeply rooted in the manufacturing world and considering the capital expenditure […]

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Don’t Wait for Compulsory Food Traceability

It seems that compulsory product traceability may be imminent for food and beverage manufacturers as global efforts to facilitate recalls and protect consumer safety increase following several consumer safety scandals in recent years. So, what would compulsory traceability mean? How might traceability record keeping, and in particular batch-level coding, play a crucial role in the […]

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New features for Bürkert’s Ex valve island optimize performance in hazardous areas

Process automation in hazardous areas requires specialist equipment, which Bürkert has excelled in for many years. The company’s process of continuous improvement has led to the latest update to the Type 8650 AirLINE valve island, which has expanded the features of this industry-leading equipment. The use of pneumatic process control systems offers many advantages to […]

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Scandi Standard Standardizes with Infor Cloud

Leading producer of chilled, frozen and ready-made chicken products to adopt Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage as a platform for growth Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Scandi Standard has chosen Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage to consolidate and standardize its core processes such as purchasing, processing, logistics and finance. The suite will be delivered as […]

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