At it like knivesSlicing, dicing and cutting is the unlikely setting for some of the latest automated innovations in food processing, explains John Dunn- Published: 28 August, 2007Britain's food industry may not be renowned for its eager adoption of automation, particularly the glamorous stuff such as robotics, laser scanners and vision systems. Yet, ironically, one of the least glamorous corners of the industry is now going ape for automated systems.
- Removable cartridge helps slice tomatoes in seconds- Published: 28 August, 2007
Slicing tomatoes for displays, or a garnish, has never been easier thanks to the new Nemco Easy Tomato Slicer II. It now features a removable cartridge to ensure minimum downtime if a blade snaps. Food companies can save time, labour and achieve uniform slices with this new and improved model from Gilberts Food Equipment.
- The more you blix it the better the blend- Published: 28 August, 2007
The Blixer 4 from Robot Coupe combines the features of a cutter and blender-mixer to ensure a perfectly finished end product for dressings, purées, cheesecakes, herb dressings and many more blends.
- Pudding maker clips UK first- Published: 28 August, 2007
William Robertson and Sons on the outskirts of Edinburgh has become the first company in the UK to take delivery of a new Tipper Tie Alpina
- Hand trimmer speeds fat removal- Published: 28 August, 2007
The Whizard Series II Trimmers from Bettcher Industries are ideal for defatting beef strips and rounds, where the precise trimming action of the tool's large circular blade improves yields and product appearance.
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