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| JBT FoodTech Appoints HR And Finance Personnel |
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 Global food processing equipment manufacturer, JBT FoodTech, has appointed Suzy Shedden as HR representative UK.
Suzy will be based in the company’s headquarters in Broxburn, near Edinburgh, where she will be responsible for managing HR support to the company’s Food Solutions and Services Division (FSSD), while providing additional support for AeroTech UK, JBT FoodTech’s air transportation division in the UK. Suzy was previously HR divisional administrator for Caversham Finance (BrightHouse).
JBT FoodTech has also appointed Sharron Greig to the post of financial controller. A Chartered Accountant, Sharron brings broad financial experience to JBT FoodTech, having worked previously for a number of multi-national manufacturing companies. She will also be based in the company’s headquarters in Broxburn.
For more information on JBT FoodTech visit the website www.jbtfoodtech.com |
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| Item last updated: Thursday February 16 2012 11:54 |
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| RevoPortioner Allows New Product Innovayion To Please Consumers |
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Farmor is an innovative food processor based in Guingamp, in the very north west of France and, together with sister company Robichon, forms part of the global Glon group.
Farmor employs 175 people and has three lines capable of producing up to 12,000 tons of product annually. The product range is extremely varied, making Farmor a real ‘multi-product’ company.
Quality, diversity and innovation are key to the success of this hugely successful company, so purchasing a second RevoPortioner from Marel Townsend to cope with increased production of its meat products was a logical decision.
Keeping up with new developments in the market and meeting consumer demands is a constant challenge. The company manufactures cheese products such as breaded camembert, vegetable based products such as vegetable risotto rolls and vegetable patties, and fruit-based products such as coconut finger rolls. Farmor’s main focus, however, is on meat and especially poultry based products. The range comprises cooked, roasted, coated, uncoated, marinated products, kebabs and traditional snacks such as nuggets, chicken burgers and cordon bleu.
Whatever the product, quality is the prime consideration and this philosophy applies throughout the company – from processing and production to staff, in whose training Farmor has invested heavily.
Hygiene is also a priority. The plant is fully equipped with sprinklers and has a plan in place for the prevention of legionellosis (legionnaire’s disease). All raw materials and products used by Farmor are fully traceable and production methods are subject to a programme of continuous improvement.
Buying its first Marel Townsend RevoPortioner in 2008 was consistent with the company’s philosophy. This high performance machine enables very flexible production. The different portioning drums can be changed quickly. Low pressure portioning offers new and innovative opportunities for new product development and the RevoPortioner delivers quality products with ease. It is also simple to use and clean, and requires little maintenance.
Clean production, reduced energy and water consumption are additional benefits.
Jean-Claude Le Du, Farmor Industrial Director explains: “The arrival of the first RevoPortioner in 2008 enabled our R & D department to develop new products that meet even more closely the expectations of today’s consumers. We also saw an increase in our yields and better working conditions for our employees. It is for these reasons that we have again placed our trust in Marel Townsend Further Processing by investing in a second RevoPortioner this year. “ |
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| Item last updated: Thursday February 16 2012 11:54 |
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| Better Metal Detection For Wet And Dry Foods From Safeline's Profile Select |
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 Manufacturers of food products with high moisture content no longer need to compromise between operating efficiency and product quality with Mettler-Toledo Safeline’s Profile Select metal detector.
The new rectangular metal detection systems offer sensitive detection capabilities for both wet and dry products on food production lines. The inclusion of Variable Frequency technology offers the most accurate inspection regardless of the moisture content of the product or packaging material.
Traditionally, only dry products can be successfully inspected at metal detectors’ maximum sensitivity setting. This is because wet or “conductive” products create an electrical signal, called a “product effect” that can disguise the signal generated by metal contaminants. Until now, contaminant detection in wet and dry products utilised metal detectors with Tuned Frequency technology. These metal detectors can be configured to have a number of operating frequencies to address specific products. However, this can restrict inspection flexibility in cases where manufacturers produce a wide range of products.
Profile Select detectors from Mettler Toledo Safeline feature true Variable Frequency Technology that automatically selects the most suitable frequency for each application. Production lines benefit from optimal efficiency and rigorous assurance of quality through use of the maximum detection sensitivity.
The machine’s auto-set function selects the optimum frequency for the product being inspected providing maximum product quality, enhanced process flexibility, optimised equipment performance and creating overall cost savings.
Profile Select allows the operating frequency to be adjusted in small 1kHz increments. This ensures precise tuning for each application, so manufacturers can be confident that their metal detection system performance is optimised. This precision frequency adjustment allows a variety of products with differing size, moisture content and packaging material to be inspected on the same production line without sacrificing inspection accuracy, further enhancing flexibility.
Profile Select rectangular detectors are designed for easy integration with conveyorised systems to fully automate inspection processes. Manufacturers can choose between various automatic reject mechanisms depending on the line and pack speed, pack weight and dimensions and the nature of the packaging material.
“Profile Select is a significant breakthrough in metal detection for wet products and those which generate a product effect or signal”, explained Jonathan Richards, Marketing Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline. “With stricter food safety legislation coming into force, brand owners need their metal detectors to be as accurate as possible. Profile Select enables food producers to be confident that their products comply with regulations whatever the moisture content of their products”.
For more information contact: Tel: 0116 2357070 Fax:0116 2365500
Email:pi.mtuk@mt.com Website: http://glo.mt.com/global/en/home/globalhomepage.html |
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