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Hygienic Design and the Hidden Cost of Cleaning in Modern Production
Where Microorganisms Find Their Opportunity Food production environments often provide conditions that microorganisms find favourable. Warm temperatures, moisture and organic residues can all support microbial growth. During production, small amounts of product may remain on…
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How Metal Detection Can Help Improve Processes and Performance
For many food manufacturers, the pain points fall into three connected areas. Performance, productivity, and protection. Performance means detecting the smallest metal contaminants with greater consistency, including difficult contaminants such as fine wire and swarf.…
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Mettler-Toledo introduces M50 R-Series AdvancedLine metal detectors
The M50 R-Series reflects a shift in how food producers approach metal detection. While detection capability remains critical, manufacturers are now operating in an environment shaped by higher audit expectations, greater digital accountability, faster line speeds and the need…
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Human Error in Food Safety: How Digital Standard Work Reduces Variability in High-Risk Processes?
Why Human Error Persists in Food Manufacturing? Human error is a thorn in the flesh of non-conformities and recalls, and although HACCP and GFSI standards are the focus of decades of attention, these standards do not yet mitigate the impact of human error. There are three types…
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Mettler-Toledo Launches X3 Series to Transform Bulk Flow Inspection with Advanced Detection, Hygienic Design and Precision Rejects
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has unveiled the new X3 Series of bulk flow x-ray inspection systems, designed to deliver class-leading physical contamination detection, precision waste reduction and simplified operation. Consisting of the X13 and X53 models, the design of the…
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Mettler Toledo Reinforces Commitment to a Better Future Through its Sustainability Efforts
In 2024, METTLER TOLEDO again maintained carbon-neutral operations and achieved its target of sourcing 100% renewable electricity across global facilities. The company also reported a 74% reduction in waste to landfill since 2018 and remains on track to reach its 2025…
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AI-Native Food Safety Platforms Will Replace Manual Documentation by 2027
FoodReady AI , a leading AI-powered platform provider of AI-powered food supply chain software, food safety software, food inventory software and food traceability software and consulting services, today shared insights from CEO Gerry Galloway on the transformative role of…
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Keystone Meats Enhances Product Quality with Mettler-Toledo X-Ray Inspection System
“Metal is the primary foreign material concern in meat processing, since there's substantial cutting and grinding. Plus, our product is packed in cans, which could potentially introduce unintended metal to the production line,” said Pete Dorley, President of Keystone Meats and…
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Bringing Clarity to Industry Buzzwords - AI and Other Terminology
What is AI? Is it here already in the food industry? Where can we see it? Simply put AI is intended to think on its own in a manner which matches or surpasses human intelligence. It is designed to learn and adapt, to make a decision tomorrow that is better than today . To do…
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Mettler-Toledo Enhances C31 StandardLine Checkweigher with Smart Production Packages for Food Manufacturers
Already a trusted solution for precision weighing and food safety compliance, the C31 intelligent checkweigher has been updated to meet the evolving needs of the modern production environment. Key updates include a new two-belt conveyor system as standard, streamlined order…
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A Simple Guide to Checkweighing in Food Production Lines
What is Checkweighing? Checkweighing, or dynamic weighing, involves weighing items as they move along a production line. These systems typically consist of an infeed conveyor, a weighing section and an outfeed conveyor with sorting or rejecting devices. As products pass through…
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FoodReady Announces Major Upgrade to its AI-Powered Platform
FoodReady, a leading provider of food quality and safety software and consulting solutions, today announced the rollout of major updates to its platform, including powerful new AI-powered tools, an upgraded inventory management module with intelligent lot tracking, and enhanced…
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Earth Animal is Top Dog in Product Quality with Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray System
“We recently completed a big, facility-wide renovation and updated our lines with the latest technology. It was our sales rep, Dick DeNenno at Reliant Packaging Machinery, who encouraged us to go with x-ray inspection instead of a traditional metal detector. X-ray systems…
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METTLER TOLEDO Helps Manufacturers Cut Costs and Risk with Test Before You Invest Programme
Rather than relying on theoretical specifications or off-the-shelf recommendations, the programme allows manufacturers to trial checkweighers, metal detectors, x-ray systems and vision inspection machines using their own product samples - before committing to a purchase. This…
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Building a Skilled and Capable Workforce in the Food Industry
Overview Despite widespread implementation of food safety programs and the continual tightening of food laws, food safety incidents and foodborne illnesses remain a significant global threat, with severe economic and reputational impacts. The root of this persistent issue may…
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The importance of human skills and digital systems in monitoring food safety
Overview Foodborne illnesses remain a significant concern despite the widespread implementation of food safety programs across the food industry. Two critical factors contributing to this trend are a poor food safety culture and inadequate employee training and development. In…
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From Detection to Defense: Mastering Rodent Control in Your Facility
If you notice the following signs around your facility, you might have a rodent problem: Capsule-like droppings Grease marks along skirting boards and walls Gnaw marks on walls, wires and product Nests in dark areas like crawlspaces, roofing and storage rooms Rodents can infest…
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The Key to Audit Preparedness in Your Food-Processing Facility
As you know, pests need food, water and shelter to thrive, and food processing facilities provide these needs in abundance. While there are common pests that frequent food-handling establishments, like flies, rodents and cockroaches, almost any animal can access your facility if…
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Building A Food Safety Culture
The latest discussion document P1053 Food Safety Management tools from the national food regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand wants an improved food safety culture with food service, hospitality, aged care and food retail. One of the issues flagged in the document, is…
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Sources of Contamination in Food Grade Compressed Air
CONTAMINANTS IN COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS ISO 8573 is the international quality standard for compressed air systems. Along with BRC, Primus, SQF and others, ISO 8573 identifies particles, water, total oil, gases and microorganisms as common contaminants in compressed air systems.…