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February 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...From the archive
February 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...From the archive
January 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...From the archive
January 26, 2009
The Inventure Group announces investment in Kettle Frying Equipment and High Speed Packaging Machines
The Inventure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNAK) is pleased to announce that it intends to spend up to $1.5 million in capital into the Goodyear Arizona snack food plant in order to increase capacity and improve efficiencies. The investment will include adding...From the archive
January 26, 2009
Who Grows More Potatoes: Washington or Idaho?
Farmers from all over Washington State are in the Tri-Cities for the potato conference at the Three Rivers Convention Center. The potato conference was held for almost 50 years in Moses Lake and this is it's first time in the Tri-Cities.Some people bel...From the archive
January 26, 2009
Key Technology Announces Agreement With Major Vegetable Processor
Key Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTEC) today announced it has entered into an agreement under which it expects to sell over $20 million of equipment to a leading North American vegetable processor over the next two-and-one-half years. The equipment will b...From the archive
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January 23, 2009
Buhler continues its growth
The Buhler Technology Group continued its growth in fiscal 2008. Order bookings rose by 3 percent, while sales revenue grew by some 7 percent. The operating profit increased at an above-proportional rate.After the good result it achieved in 2007, Buhle...From the archive
January 13, 2009
Key Technology Introduces Manta® for Potato Chips/Crisps
Key Technology introduces Manta® for potato chips/crisps. This state-of-the-art high volume sorter features a two-meter wide scan area that dramatically increases throughput within a space-saving footprint. Handling up to 3.5 metric tons (7,700 pounds)...From the archive
January 03, 2009
USDA's Western Regional Research Center offers Potato Research ideas to Washington Potato Commission
Members of the Washington State Potato Commission's research committee recently returned from a trip to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Western Regional Research Center.Commission Research Director Andy Jensen said the reason for the trip to the A...From the archive
December 17, 2008
Key Technology Introduces New Online Training Program
Key Technology launches its new Online Training Program, an interactive multimedia curriculum covering Key’s optical inspection systems and vibratory conveyors. The flexible, web-based program offers a wide variety of self-paced training modules.From the archive
November 19, 2008
BMA improved range of industrial fryers for nuts
BMA / Florigo have built up many references and over more than 40 years of experience in the nuts industry. With the knowledge that the healthy benefits of regular nut consumption are becoming widely recognised, BMA / Florigo improved their present ran...From the archive
November 18, 2008
Key Technology offers help to Kettle Chips Manufacturers: the Optyx for sorting of Kettle Chips
Key Technology introduces Optyx® sorters designed specifically for kettle-style potato chips. Featuring a unique camera and lighting configuration to sense opacity as well as subtle color differences, these new Optyx sorters identify and remove objecti...From the archive
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November 13, 2008
Key Technology (KTEC) Reports Mixed Q4 Earnings
Key Technology (Nasdaq: KTEC) reports Q4 EPS of $0.40, 1 cent lower than the analyst estimate of $0.41. Revenue for the quarter was $40.2 million, versus the consensus of $35.50 million.From the archive
November 06, 2008
Sormac's successful carrot topper WOS-1A solves frying colour problems in potato processing.
During the production of par-fried french fries, problems can occur if the potatoes used in the process start becoming opaque. This happens when the starch in potatoes is converted into sugars.From the archive
October 29, 2008
Key Technology Introduces FMAlert™ Capability for its optical sorters to improve quality and food safety
Key Technology introduces its new FMAlert™ feature for all G6 optical sorters. As the first company in the world to offer this enhanced quality monitoring capability on its sorters, Key puts a powerful new tool in the hands of food processors and packe...From the archive
October 23, 2008
Energy conservation tops list of investment plans US Food manufacturers
Productivity improvements and energy efficiency schemes will constitute the majority of new projects next year in the US food and beverage manufacturing sector, claims a report from a US market analysis firm. Industrial Info Resources predicts a scale ...From the archive
October 09, 2008
Third Pack Expo Selects attracts largest field of competitors to date
Each year, PMMI invites exhibitors to submit their most innovative packages to be voted on by PACK EXPO attendees through PACK EXPO Selects. Once the finalists are identified, PACK EXPO attendees choose the packages they feel best illustrate new and f...From the archive
September 16, 2008
Key Technology Appoints Edward A. Wagner as Senior Vice President of Global Operations
Key Technology announces the appointment of Edward A. Wagner as Senior Vice President of Global Operations. Wagner is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of operations in support of the company’s overall strategic direction, including exp...From the archive