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Food Products and Processing Equipment

Altopack, a leader in pasta and Mettler-Toledo Designs Low-
consumer goods packaging, cost Conveyors for SMEs
launches the PQ100,
For more than 20 years, Alto-
pack - an Italian company based
in Altopascio (LU) - has been a
world leader in pasta packaging
and an important player in the
consumer goods industry. The downtime and waste. In fact,
company has distilled its know- compared to units already on
how in the design of the PQ100, the market, it allows "lm savings
creating a highly innovative ma- of up to 20%, with a calculated
chine that combines e!ciency, reduction of 10 to 20% in energy
versatility and performance. The consumption. The horizontal
PQ100 is designed to optimize system also allows a large quan-
the packaging process and max- tity of products to be packed
imize the productivity of the en- quickly, reducing production
tire line. With advanced mechan- time. Additionally, the PQ100 is Mettler-Toledo Product In- manufacturers, the develop-
ical technologies and optimized extremely compact and is easily spection, a global leader in ment of the new conveyors
software controls, this machine integrated into existing produc- product inspection solutions, meets both budget and regula-
enables a signi"cant increase in tion lines, minimizing the foot- has announced the launch of tory compliance needs at a time
productivity while minimizing print. Circle 21 on enquiry card the EC Series conveyors de- when combatting rising costs
signed to meet the product matters the most.
Food Freshly supports Italian food quality control needs for small “An EC Series conveyor
to mid-sized food manufactur-
industry via naturebased shelf-life ers. coupled with an M30 R-Series
metal detector is the perfect
solution for key vegetable ingredients The EC Series conveyors detection solution for small to
seamlessly integrate with the mid-sized businesses seeking
Shelf-life preservation special- M30 R-Series metal detectors, a#ordable quality and compli-
ist Food freshly is showcasing to o#er a reliable inspection ance,” said Ben Pimblett, Head
the advantages of its sul"te- solution at an a#ordable price of Market Management at Met-
free and preservative-free fresh point for small and medium- tler-Toledo. “Designed with sim-
produce preservation applica- sized packaged products in plicity and ease of use in mind,
tions for many of the premium standard production environ- our new conveyors suit various
vegetables used in Italian food ments. The integrated metal production needs while provid-
detection solutions are ideal
ing maximum uptime due to
preparation at MacFrut 2024 in for inspecting a wide range of reduced cleaning and mainte-
Rimini, Italy until May 10, 2024. cut processors worldwide to im- both wet and dry applications, nance time.”
Already widely-recognised for prove product quality, food safe- including meat, bakery and The EC Series is compatible
its achievements in extending ty and process e!ciency. The confectionery, ready meals and with three of the M30 R-Series
the shelf-life of a range of prod- company’s Freshness Retainers snack foods. metal detector models, which
ucts, from lettuce to apple slices, extend the shelf-life of cut fruits The simpli"ed EC Series con- identify a range of metals, both
Food Freshly’s nature-based and vegetables from up to 12 veyor speci"cations include a magnetic and non-magnetic in-
preservation solution is now days to more than 21 days. range of options to suit pro- cluding all ferrous, non-ferrous,
duction line integration needs
available for an extensive range To achieve this, Food freshly while still meeting BRCGS re- stainless steel and aluminium,
of specialist vegetables, includ- exclusively uses nature-based quirements. Standard compo- matched to di#erent produc-
tion and compliance needs, and
ing aubergines, artichokes and ingredients without sul"tes or nents are speci"ed for reliabil- budget considerations:
chicory. allergens, which comply with all ity and ease of maintenance, M31R StandardLine – entry-
Food freshly’s Sales Direc- major food legislation and are facilitating maximum uptime level versatile and reliable in-
tor for Italy, Nicola Severo, said: used by customers around the and productivity. For example, spection in all food segments;
“This application is giving cus- world to add value and quality the modular belt design and high frequency, tuned technol-
streamlined features enables
tomers the ability to o#er fresh to their products. easier cleaning – complement- ogy with eDrive that delivers up
products to restaurants and re- In addition, FOOD freshly is a ed by an ingress protection IP65 to 10% spherical sensitivity im-
tail consumers. planning & development part- rating – quick servicing, and re- provement over legacy models.
“In a lot of cases, certain veg- ner of the fresh produce sector, duced operator time. Reporting M33R PlusLine – enhanced
etables would have to undergo addressing customer needs, capabilities include OPC UA, performance with very high fre-
quency tuned technology and
a heat treatment or would be such as cost reduction, and sales USB and connectivity to Met- eDrive to deliver an up to 20%
tler-Toledo ProdXTM software
sold in a glass jar. Food freshly is growth. Constant innovation, for enhanced data manage- improvement in spherical sen-
enabling fresh-cut processors to customer support and long- ment and traceability. sitivity performance, ideal for
o#er better and fresher quality term experience are the founda- The new conveyors are the dry applications such as cereal
in the market compared to pre- tion of our fresh-cut solutions. result of the commitment by bars, dry pasta, confectionery
vious or traditional alternatives.” Mettler-Toledo to respond to and snacks.
FOOD freshly will be exhibit-
Supporting growers ing at MacFrut 2024 in Hall B1, market demands by provid- The EC Series conveyors are
through innovation Stand 195 until 10 May 2024 in ing innovative solutions for available within short lead
times and at a cost-e#ective
customers. By listening to the
Food freshly works with fresh- Rimini, Italy. Circle 22 on enquiry card needs of small and mid-sized price point, making it an ideal
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