We spoke with some leading suppliers and experts about what’s new in detection and inspection systems for dairy processing. In this article we discuss this new technology, what dairy processors are looking for and what they should be aware of.

The JBT Corp. Stork AsepTec is a linear aseptic filler that can handle a range of products and bottles (HDPE, PP, PET) at high line speeds.

Tetra Pak’s Ice Cream Filler A3 is designed specifically for small to medium processors. The filler produces up to 18,000 ice cream cones per hour and features three enhanced components

Quest Industrial’s Quik Pick & Pack Plus is a new, fast, stainless steel robotic pick-and-place system.

PerkinElmer new analyzer can detect pesticides found in crops, test foods for mycotoxins and antibiotics and analyze veterinary drugs and nutritional components.  

The Ross X-Series is a CIP-ready ultra-high-shear mixer ideal for inline emulsification, particle size reduction and homogenization.

Processors can automatically produce yogurt or dessert parfait cups with the Hinds-Bock parfait cup line.

High-sensitivity X-ray inspection systems; Redesign, solid 316 stainless steel cartridge magnet plus more...

Conveyors move raw materials and finished products through a dairy plant. After filling, packages might travel to secondary packaging stations, to freezers, to warehouses and to pallets.

With raw milk prices low and demand for cheese, yogurt and other dairy foods high, America’s dairy processors are opening up their checkbooks to buy new equipment. A survey by BNP Market Research (Dairy Foods’ research arm) found that 56% of dairy processors are buying equipment this year and 60% plan to buy in 2017.