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March 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...From the archive
March 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...From the archive
March 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...From the archive
March 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...From the archive
March 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...From the archive
February 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...From the archive
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February 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...From the archive
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
February 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...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
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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
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