Newsletter | August 20, 2012

08.20.12 -- Same-Day Analysis Of Aerobic Plate Counts In Raw Meat Samples

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Same-Day Analysis Of Aerobic Plate Counts In Raw Meat Samples
By MOCON, Inc.
An increasing appreciation for the importance of food and microbiological safety has resulted in a demand for a more rapid, high-throughput method for total viable count (TVC) quantification to deal with the increasing numbers of samples that require testing. The industry standard for TVC determination (ISO.4833.2003), also known as aerobic plate count, is widely used but presents users with some very significant drawbacks.


Do I Need X-Ray Inspection?
By Jim Bedford, X-ray Inspection Systems of Ishida Europe
A variety of reasons lead companies that pack food to invest in X-ray inspection systems. Some see them as an essential tool for managing risk, others believe they will help improve quality, and yet others see them as a marketing tool for managing their own reputation.

Industry News

Wide Selection Of Ross High Shear Mixers Offered With Fast Delivery
BevAlert Analytical System For Monitoring Impurities In Carbon Dioxide Introduced
Molex Announces Brad Ultra-Lock EX Connection System For Class I, Division 2, And Zone 2 Hazardous Locations
IFT Launches New Certification Program For Food Scientists
Thermo Fisher Scientific Celebrates 65 Years Of Food Metal Detection
DynaClean Conveyor Systems Offer Lower Energy Costs
JBT Corporation Announces Freezing And Chilling Technology Contracts
Harper Government Invests In Sustainable Water Use for Food Processors
New Ecolab Facility In Taicang, China To Help Enhance Food Safety And Public Health
Stainless Motors, Inc. Announces Release Of Sanifan Technology
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Polyethylene And Polypropylene: Feeding And Conveying In Polyolefin Production
The selection of polyethylene and polypropylene for a particular application depends on the resin's type and grade, which are determined by the manufacturing technology or process, the catalyst, and the raw feedstock used in production.

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PepsiCo Brands Multiplant Auction Of Surplus Packaging And Processing Equipment

PepsiCo Brands Multiplant Auction Of Surplus Packaging And Processing Equipment

Featured sellers will include Pepsi, Quaker Oats, Frito Lay, Tropicana, and Gatorade. This online auction will include surplus assets from various locations throughout the USA and Canada, with more than 150 lots including late model PET line, BIB (Bag-In-Box) packaging line, fillers and cappers, and much more.

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CL-500A Illuminance Spectrophotometer Datasheet
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ScanTrac Piccolo X-Ray Inspection System: Datasheet
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MAC2flo Cartridge Dust Collector: Datasheet
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Choosing Between Weight And Mass Inspection: Making An Informed Decision
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