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五月 13, 2008
Managing Spiking Metals Prices
Scarce metals have become so expensive that thieves are literally dying to get their hands on them. To combat the effects of these prices, supply chain managers and purchasers should reassess their risk strategies. Scarce metals have become so expensi...From the archive

四月 24, 2008
Ishida sparks patent infringement row
A major patent infringement row broke out on the first day of Interpack today (24 April) after Japanese firm Ishida was granted an injunction against three rival Chinese makers of multi-head weighers. High Dream, Jinyi and Saimo were ordered to remove...From the archive

四月 17, 2008
Kiremko and Idaho Steel help potato processors take full advantage of flakes boom!
It will come as no surprise to insiders of the potato processing industry that the worldwide flakes industry finds itself in a favourable position over the last 1½ years. Demand for this versatile ingredient mainly driven by savoury snacksFrom the archive

三月 26, 2008
Key Technology Announces Retirement of Gordon Wicher, Sr. Vice President Global Operations
Key Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTEC) announced today that Gordon Wicher, Sr. Vice President of Global Operations, will retire from the Company effective May 30, 2008. "Gordon has served Key Technology with energy, wisdom, integrity, and vision f...From the archive
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三月 25, 2008
Ohio Potato Grower Todd Michael to Lead Industry Communications & Policy Committee of the USPB
Todd Michael of Urbana, OH, was elected to the United States Potato Board (USPB) Executive Committee at the organization’s 36th Annual Meeting held in Denver, CO, March 12-14. Michael is serving his third year on the USPB and first year as co-chairman ...From the archive

三月 24, 2008
Key Technology Introduces its Highest Volume Sorter – Manta™
Key Technology introduces Manta™, a new state-of-the-art high volume, high performance sorter featuring a two-meter wide scan area that dramatically increases throughput within a space-saving footprint. Handling up to 27 metric tons (60,000 pounds) of ...From the archive

三月 13, 2008
Short course: Implementing Cost-Effective Energy Recovery Systems at Food, Dairy & Meat Processing Facilities
One of the PotatoPro readers tipped us on the following event which we would like to share with you: The development and implementation of a successful waste-to-energy or energy conservation bio-processing facility requires extensive planning, a cl...From the archive

二月 26, 2008
Potato Processor Frigemo Relies on ADR4 from Key Technology to Optimize French Fry Quality
Quality is a top priority at Frigemo, the Swiss food processor that manufactures french fries for McDonald’s. To consistently match product quality to specifications, Frigemo relies on ADR® 4, an automatic defect removal system for potato strips from ...From the archive

二月 19, 2008
Tim Reardon apppointed as Key Technology's Potato Industry Marketing Manager
Key Technology announces the promotion of Tim Reardon to the new position of Potato Industry Marketing Manager. Reardon is responsible for planning and managing activities that enable potato processors worldwide to experience the greatest value in util...From the archive

二月 14, 2008
Half The World’s Consumers Would Give Up ‘Convenience Packaging’ to Help The Environment
According to a Nielsen Global Food Packaging Survey, nearly one in two global consumers would give up all forms of packaging provided for Convenience purposes if it would benefit the environment, including: packaging designed for easy stacking/storing ...From the archive

二月 12, 2008
AV Sealer Packaging Machine from Key Technology redesigned
Key Technology introduces the redesigned AV Sealer for packaging fresh-cut produce reliably and consistently. Ideal for small to medium size produce packers, this semi-automatic packaging machine heat seals a variety of bag sizes with or without a vac...From the archive

二月 02, 2008
Radix Systems celebrates the 20 year anniversary of the company and the Autosort
2008 marks the 20th anniversary of Radix Systems Limited. This experience is reflected in the latest generation of Autosorts, constantly evolving to meet the increasing demands of today’s food producers.From the archive

一月 29, 2008
Key Technology Appoints David Johnsen as Product Marketing Manager Processing Systems
Key Technology announces the promotion of David Johnsen to Product Marketing Manager for Processing Systems. Johnsen is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and sales of a group of products that includes Key’s T...From the archive

一月 24, 2008
Key Technology Adds to Network Communication Capability of G6 Sorters & Automatic Defect Removal Systems (ADR)
Key Technology introduces new OPC-compliant network communication software for all G6 optical sorters and automatic defect removal (ADR®) systems. The new software allows the G6 systems to easily interface with plant networks, extending machine monito...From the archive

一月 21, 2008
NIR scanner of Taste Technologies spots potatoes with 'Zebra Chip' disease
Auckland company Taste Technologies has developed a sorting method that can find out if potatoes have the Zebra chip disease before they are sent to manufacturers. NIR (or near-infrared) technology works by shining a light on the potato as it travels...From the archive

