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四月 02, 2009
Buhler Technology Group Fiscal 2008: high operating performance
In fiscal 2008, the Buhler Technology Group increased its sales (turnover) by about 7% to CHF 1893 million, and with an EBIT margin of 8.4% achieved an excellent operating result. Due to the negative financial result, the Group’s overall result decline...
三月 28, 2009
Ecofrost NV - A story full of enthusiasm!
Ecofrost NV is a young Belgian Company, situated in Peruwelz who specialise in frozen potato products, mainly deep-frozen fries. Ecofrost NV was founded by Pol and Dries Vervaeke along with Luc and Marc Hoflack. Both families have gained enough experien...
三月 26, 2009
Key Technology (KTEC) Announces Cost Reduction Actions
Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTEC) announced today it is taking a variety of cost reduction initiatives during fiscal 2009 to maintain profitability for the fiscal year. These cost reduction initiatives include a planned reduction of approximately 7% ...
三月 26, 2009
Operator training and maintenance costs increase efficiency
TNA Australia says its operator training and maintenance courses help customers get the most out of their equipment.TNA’s operator training courses are said to endow machine operators with the skills needed to operate their equipment. The courses also ...
三月 19, 2009
BMA Nederland B.V. appoints Marcel Kloesmeijer as Vice President Sales
BMA Nederland BV has appointed Marcel Kloesmeijer as Commercieel Directeur/Vice President Sales. Marcel's appointment will further strengthen BMA’s position as a leading provider of food processing technologies and solutions for manufacturers of potat...
三月 18, 2009
Potato Chips: Fried, Kettle Fried or Continuously Kettle Fried
Pepsico's new Red Sky Potato Chips are fried in a new way: these potato chips are continuously kettle fried. The idea behind continuously kettle frying is to replicate the typical time-temperature profile of the classical kettle frying process, but in a continuous fryer. This is not as easy as it may seem... Sponsored Content
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三月 17, 2009
Ishida at Heart of McCain’s Expansion in South Africa
McCain Foods has expanded one of its key plants in South Africa with the addition of three new packing lines, each based around an Ishida R-Series multihead weigher.The world’s largest producer of French fries, McCain Foods is also the leading supplier...
三月 17, 2009
Flexible case packer aimed at snack manufacturers
A case packer has been designed to pack sensitive products and can incorporate a range of case formats including hood, tray and wraparound, claims the manufacturer. Global packaging equipment supplier, Focke & Co, unveiled its new packaging technolo...
三月 17, 2009
Jianping Green Dragon potato flakes line in production
Earlier Kiremko reported on the booming potato flakes business, with a significant number of new projects for this particular product being realized around the world. Kiremko was fortunate to be part of this development and during the decade the potato...
三月 16, 2009
Key Technology to Acquire Minority Interest in Proditec
Key Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTEC) announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a minority interest in Proditec SAS. Proditec is a leading manufacturer of automated, solid dose pharmaceutical inspection systems based on machine vision technol...
三月 06, 2009
PPM Technologies Joins Forces with Flavorite Foods & Services Pvt. Ltd.
PPM Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier to the global food processing industry has joined forces with Flavorite Foods &Services Pvt. Ltd., an India based food machinery and technology supplier. Flavorite Foods &Services Pvt. Ltd., headquart...
三月 01, 2009
Award winning packaging for potato products
The following packaging of potato products won an award at the FPA 2009: Ore Ida’s Steam n’ Mash package (Packaging Excellence Category)Heinz North America wanted a lightweight, flexible package instead of a rigid tray for its convenience. Alcan Packagi...
二月 27, 2009
Advantages of a stainless steel product pump
Potato and vegetable processors have for several years seen the benefits of distributing products in their production lines through the use of pump systems.Water transport is flexible, relatively easy to install and if required for longer distances, m...
二月 25, 2009
Pepsico launches revolutionary all natural 'Red Sky Potato Chips': Continuously Kettle-fried
The United Kingdom has become Pepsico's testing ground for a revolutionary manufacturing process for potato chips: "Continuous Kettle Fried Potato Chips". This new process results in a "fresher-tasting, delicious product with the perfec...
二月 19, 2009
Key Technology Introduces Upgrades for Farmco Sliver Sizer Remover and Farmco Rotary Size Grader
Key Technology introduces upgrades for its popular Farmco Sliver Sizer Remover and Farmco Rotary Size Grader. Featuring a food-friendly drive system and lube-free adjusting system made of corrosion-resistant, long-life polymer components, the upgrade e...
二月 19, 2009
Drastic reduction in feathering if you cut your french fries with Kiremko's 'Ultra Fine' knife block
Kiremko introduces the “Ultra Fine” knife block, the latest addition to the range of QuadraFlow hydro cutting equipment. The “Ultra Fine” achieves the highest standards in hydro cutting technology, developed in close cooperation with several processors...
二月 13, 2009
Survey of Canadian potato shoppers reveals conflicting results
According to a survey on table potatoes carried out by Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC), consumers want to see the potatoes in the store. This means they want them in transparent packaging, but at the same time they don't want farmers to use pl...
一月 29, 2009
Key Technology retained profitability amid effects of global economic conditions
Key Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTEC) today announced sales and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 ended December 31, 2008. Net sales for the three-month period ended December 31, 2008 totaled $27.4 million, compared to $28.9 million...