12.20.22 -- Developments Solve Sensor Problems In Food And Beverage Industry

Bulk delivery of basic food ingredients — such as sugar, flour, soy, and food powders — presents inherent issues at the point of unloading. For many years, the pneumatic conveying of the material from the truck into the silos has been accomplished with blowers connected to the truck.

The food and beverage industries are characterized by large numbers of plants with diverse information systems, stringent manufacturing conditions, thin operating margins, and increasing regulatory requirements. This paper outlines some of the expected benefits from a OSIsoft PI System installation, as they impact key performance indicators (KPI).

Physical contaminant prevention is important and therefore is part of every food safety plan; that is not likely to change. But what is continuously changing is the addition of new, innovative food products that require consideration of the most appropriate food safety inspection solutions. One of the fastest growing areas of innovation is plant-based proteins. Read more about this trend and how product inspection programs can adapt.

Rapid progress being made in yogurt production plants means manufacturers must modernize and upgrade to meet the demands of consumers in the Greek and international markets. Read how one yogurt manufacturer ensures product safety and brand protection by detecting contaminants of various sizes and materials.

A confectioner installs six volumetric feeders in a new make-your-own-candy-bar production line to accurately dispense small ingredient amounts into chocolate-base bars.