IMPROVE SANITATION

SFK Technology Inc. is cooperating with Denmark-based ATTEC to provide sales and technical service for its hygiene and automation equipment in the United States. ATTEC provides state-of-the-art hand and boot sanitation equipment, focusing on personnel hygiene programs, eliminating the cross contamination of bacteria. SFK's qualified technicians and engineers deliver creative and useful solutions to satisfy demands, including the Modular Hygiene Station 23881, which has a capacity of up to 25 people per minute.

SFK Technology Inc.
563 582 4230
www.attec.dk

PRESSURE AND VACUUM BLOWER

Wm. W. Meyer & Sons Inc. manufactures pressure and vacuum blower packages ideal for pneumatic conveying. All packages feature a modular base/discharge silencer, V-Belt drive system, OSHA V-Belt drive guard, motor slide base, interconnecting fittings, and are suitable for indoor or outdoor installation. Their power packs incorporate premium brand blowers and motors and top of the line silencer/filter components, controls and accessories. The sturdy elevated bases are heavy gauge reinforced steel plate with rugged ventilated drive guards that can withstand abuse. All systems are ready to operate, shipped completely assembled and pre-piped.

Wm. W. Meyer & Sons Inc.
800 963 4458
www.wmwmeyer.com

ADD PLANT STEROLS

George Weston Bakeries Inc. is launching new breads containing Heart Choice® natural plant sterols from Cognis, which are scientifically proven to lower cholesterol and reduce the risks associated with heart disease. Studies show LDL cholesterol can be reduced up to 15 percent through daily use of phytosterols. Heart Choice ingredients meet the requirements of the unqualified FDA-approved health claim for phytosterols and reduced risk of coronary heart disease. With a portfolio of all natural, kosher, non-GM/IP certified phytosterols, Cognis' product line is ideal for a variety of functional food applications.

Cognis
800 673 3702
www.cognis.com

METAL DETECTABLE DEPANNER CUPS

Vi-Cas Manufacturing offers depanner vacuum cups made from metal-detectable silicone for added safety. These food grade vacuum cups withstand high heat inherent with depanner applications. Other styles and sizes of Vi-Cas vacuum cups are available for all types of vacuum equipment used in commercial bakeries, including vacuum lifters and manipulators, pick-and-place systems, packaging machinery and label applicators, among others. In addition to standard, stock bakery cups, Vi-Cas can quote custom designs from customer-supplied drawings, or reverse engineer from customer-supplied cups. Free samples are available on request.

Vi-Cas Manufacturing
513 791 7741
www.vi-cas.com

PROPERLY CLEAN PALLETS

Standardize your cleaning process and achieve consistent results with Douglas Machines' compact tunnel washer: the Douglas Model WR-1500V-PW. This vertical load machine is only 10 ft. long and washes and sanitizes pallets, trays, pans and more at 120 pieces per hour. Wash water is recirculated to save water and chemicals. After the pallet leaves the wash chamber, it is sprayed with a fresh water sanitizing rinse at 180°F. Meet today's high standard for cleanliness and sanitation while minimizing labor, water and energy costs.

Douglas Machines Corp.
800 331 6870
www.dougmac.com

ADD FLAIR TO HOLIDAY ITEMS

Add festive decorations to bakery items with Smucker's® PlateScapers® toppings. Available in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, raspberry, strawberry, lime chocolate, chocolate fudge and caramel, PlateScapers topping designs increase value perception with minimal cost. PlateScapers dessert toppings are ideal for adding seasonal flair to bakery items, such as sugar cookies in holiday shapes.

Smucker Foodservice
330 682 3000
www.smuckerfoodservice.com

WEB SITE ON CHOLINE

Balchem Corp.'s Food, Pharma and Nutrition segment has launched a new Web site to provide information on its food grade choline product line, Memor-C, for food fortification. The site is available at www.memorc.com. Based on decades of scientific studies detailing numerous health benefits, food fortification has become an increasingly important issue to consumers. Choline occurs naturally in many foods, and more manufacturers are fortifying with choline. The Memor-C Web site is designed to provide fundamental and scientific-related information on choline, which includes a section on scientific related papers. The site also lists the many food applications that could be fortified with choline.

Balchem Corp.
845 326 5600
www.balchem.com

LOWER BAD CHOLESTEROL

Cargill's CoroWise™ brand of plant sterols have been clinically shown to reduce LDL “bad“ cholesterol by eight to 15 percent in as little as four weeks, with no reduction in levels of HDL “good“ cholesterol. CoroWise plant sterols are available in a range of product forms, including the innovative ES101 free plant sterol powder. This powder is not only easier to use and process than steryl esters, but also includes a high concentration of heart-healthy, cholesterol-reducing plant sterols. It has no impact on flavor or mouthfeel.

Cargill
1 800 CARGILL
www.cargill.com

BULK STORAGE OPTIONS

Spiroflow Systems Inc. offers a new, economic range of Spirostore Flexible Silos that provide tailor-made solutions for quick, efficient and safe storing of bulk solids and ingredients in most industries. Spirostore Flexible Silos are made of a durable, yet flexible, polyester fabric supported on a steel frame and are an alternative to steel or aluminum silos. The silos can store 7,000 sq. ft. of dry bulk material and support weights up to 90,000 lb.

Spiroflow Systems Inc.
704 291 9595
www.spiroflowsystems.com