Fresh milk produced using traditional methods is the cream of the crop. The Berchtesgadener Land dairy fills this precious commodity in glass bottles. To meet the soaring demand for milk in returnable bottles, the cooperative has replaced its returnable-glass line, which fills organic and mountain farmers’ milk and cream. ‘The cows are our key staff,’ say the folks at the Berchtesgadener Land dairy. And you immediately notice that they mean it. A life-size plush cow stands in the reception … [Read more...] about Fresh milk and cream: increasing capacities for returnable bottles
Processing
The fully automatic Transversal kegging line from KHS for greater line efficiency
Compact design with a central conveyor segment Processes practically all standard market container sizes and formats Keg system can be flexibly expanded thanks to the modular design Dortmund, August 16, 2022 – More flexibility, efficiency and speed: with its Innokeg AF-C Transversal the KHS Group provides a sophisticated setup that washes and racks up to 500 kegs an hour. Thanks to its single central conveying segment, the system is particularly compact and perfectly … [Read more...] about The fully automatic Transversal kegging line from KHS for greater line efficiency
Oil-based Systems Show Promise for Eradicating Salmonella on Food Production Machinery
Recent outbreaks of food-borne Salmonella have been associated with chocolate and peanut butter. Although Salmonella cannot grow in either of these low-water foods, the cells survive, becoming more resistant to heat treatment, which has contributed to recent outbreaks. New research published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology suggests that oil formulations with food-grade organic acids can kill dried Salmonella on stainless steel surfaces. “Cleaning and sanitation of … [Read more...] about Oil-based Systems Show Promise for Eradicating Salmonella on Food Production Machinery
