PACK EXPO

New Integrated Checkweigher Combines Checkweighing and Metal Detection in One Compact Footprint

The single-control Performer Weigh from Bunting Magnetics features an integrated, one-touch display for real-time operation of checkweighing and metal detection in one streamlined system.

November 6, 2024

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing: Page 2

Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

New Optical Sorter for Particulate Foods

Key Technology's Compass optical sorter utilizes multiple sensors to accurately detect defects and rejects from all sides in frozen fruits, nuts, and other small foods.

November 6, 2024

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

AI-Based Vision Inspection for Food Processing

Oxipital AI

Oxipital AI monitors food on the line for defects in real time, using AI modeling to create hundreds of millions of different virtual versions of that product to ensure accuracy.

November 5, 2024

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Harpak-ULMA and Cabinplant Team to Eliminate Millions in Product Giveaway from Food Packaging Operations Driving Efficiency and Reducing Waste

Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.

New partnership enhances North American access to innovative fixed-weight packaging, boosting profits and reducing labor costs for food producers.

October 25, 2024

Inspection

Frozen Vegetable Processor Lowers Labor with In-Line Product Inspection

La Huerta installed an optical sorter on its IQF vegetable line and decreased the volume of good product in its reject stream by 35%.

September 20, 2024

Inspection

Fortress Goes Big at PACK EXPO International in Booth S-1758, South Building

Fortress Technology Inc.

PACK EXPO 2024 will be the biggest food safety showcase in Fortress Technology's history, taking food packagers and processors on a personal journey through how to keep pace with HACCP, HARPC and FDA-driven processing regulations and strategies.

September 3, 2024

Inspection

Star Quality: See Fortress Technology's Icon X-Ray AT PACK EXPO International 2024

Fortress Technology Inc.

Visit Booth S-1758, where Fortress will have its biggest equipment presentation ever, including the Icon X-ray inspection system, which increases efficiency in food inspection.

July 22, 2024

Inspection

At PACK EXPO International, Yoran Imaging to Debut Thermal Imaging-Enabled Inline Moisture Control Inspection System

Yoran Imaging

Visit Booth LU-8857 to see Yoran Imaging's Process Analytical Monitoring (PAM) Moisture Control system, which provides 100% inspection of food items while offering production process optimization and intuitive operation.

June 24, 2024

Inspection

bioMérieux's GENE-UP® CAMPYLOBACTER Selected as Method of Choice by USDA-FSIS

bioMérieux

In-vitro diagnostics company's assay chosen by USDA-FSIS for Campylobacter detection in USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Laboratories.

June 19, 2024

Processing Equipment

Orienting Conveyor Reduces Product Damage, Increases Throughput

Hoosier Feeder Company

This third-generation, hygienic IP69K orienting conveyor singulates and orients bulk products, bagels in this case, improves OEE and gently handles product.

March 19, 2024

Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Breakfast Burritos

Jen's Breakfast Burritos is recalling about 144 lb of product after USDA testing indicated possible listeria in the ready-to-eat food.

March 11, 2024

Regulatory

More Than 17 Tons of Johnsonville Turkey Kielbasa Recalled Due to Possible Rubber Contamination

The problem was discovered after consumer complaints about pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey sausage.

March 8, 2024

Regulatory

Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination

More than 30 tons of the product is being recalled after consumer complaints about plastic in the dumplings, possibly from a permanent marker pen.

March 4, 2024