Alfa Laval has released a new ThinkTop feature that fits single-seat or butterfly valves used as drain valves. Integrating the pulse seat clean feature leads to cleaning-in-place (CIP) liquid consumption savings of up to 95%. Drain valves, which comprise up to 20% of valves in a processing plant, are typically difficult and time-consuming to clean. The ThinkTop mechanism is an automated valve-position feature that’s triggered by PLC signals and controlled by the company’s own sensing and … [Read more...] about Alfa Laval new drain valve tech saves up to 95% CIP liquid
Consumers focus more on proactive health, research shows
According to a study conducted by nutrition company Kerry, consumers across all age groups are becoming even more proactive about their health and wellness. This trend, in effect, is influencing purchasing decisions in food and beverage products. Insights can be read in the company’s e-book, "Functional Health Benefits for Every Generation". Markets are expanding to roll out products that are targeting specific life stages and other demographic categories, like gender. In general, immune … [Read more...] about Consumers focus more on proactive health, research shows
IMA Dairy & Food enhances cutting tools line
IMA Dairy & Food has recently announced upgrades to its ZERO Technology cutting tools, letting brands utilise monomaterial cup packages. This enhanced cutting tool aims to bring down production downtime, minimise spare part costs and raises overall efficiency. The extractable central cutting unit design, best for IMA’s Erca, Hassia and Intecma form-fill-seal (FFS) machines, allows the cutting and pre-cutting of PET, PP and PLA materials. Monomaterial cup multipacks can then be broken down … [Read more...] about IMA Dairy & Food enhances cutting tools line
