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44 - Italian Food & Beverage Technology - LXVII (2012) february
Demand for vacuum and MAP thermoformed packaging in small volumes for the refrigerated counter is growing constantly. This gives snack bar operators and catering companies access to packaging qualities equal to what a large automatic tray sealer provides. Ensuring quality and safe products for the customer All processes and raw materials in the meat industry must be monitored and thoroughly documented throughout the entire production process. This is done by means of sophisticated solutions that are tailored to the needs of the sector. Known as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, these solutions make it possible to plan and understand the process from start to finish while maintaining an overview of all data concerning the origin and characteristics of the raw materials. But everything in the pack-
age itself must be correct before it can be sent on its way to the customer. That’s why producers today want inspection systems that reliably detect not only metal, but also plastics or glass particles and can thus also find metallic foreign objects in metal containers or glass splinters in jars. In order to meet these requirements, the company Bizerba, for example, uses an X-ray inspection system that companies can flexibly integrate into their production lines. The system detects all foreign objects that absorb X-rays better or worse than the surrounding product does. These objects or substances include metals, glass, ceramics, stones, PVC and rubber. And X-ray systems can also be used to check for certain product flaws and missing package contents. The EU Directive 1999/2/EG authorises the use of X-ray systems even for inspecting organic food products. www.anugafoodtec.com