News Category: Food

Palm oil is the most important and widely used oil and fat product in the world and demand continues to increase globally. However, in response to concerns around sustainability and deforestation, a number of palm oil producers are using heat exchangers to increase the environmental credentials of their production methods, and improve their overall productivity….

In every situation where a heat exchanger is required, the combination of products and service fluids, application, temperature and other variables will be different. Understanding these properties ensures the correct heat exchanger is supplied. For example, high fouling materials may require a scraped-surface unit. Having adequate information will also ensure that the heat exchange process…

There is a lot of truth to the old saying ‘seeing is believing’. Trials are invaluable for assessing product quality parameters such as appearance or organoleptic performance, testing packaging designs and consumer research, producing samples for chemical or microbial analysis, or even assessing the feasibility of production or waste treatment. Buying dedicated equipment for trials…

Aseptic technology has become well established in the food and drink sector, yet some businesses are still unaware of its benefits or do not believe that it can be used with their products. In most cases, hot filling sterilizes the container as the product (which is still hot from cooking or sterilizing) is filled. However,…

The first duty of any food or drink manufacturer is to supply its consumers with a product that is safe. Due to their organic nature, some of the most wholesome and natural products, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, fruit and vegetables, and meat products are all subject to spoilage by biological organisms including bacteria and…

HRS Heat Exchangers, Stand B30, FoodTech Qld 2019 HRS Heat Exchangers will showcase models from its comprehensive range of heat exchangers for the food industry at FoodTech Qld in Brisbane in July, with a particular focus on safe and efficient pasteurization and sterilization. From stand-alone heat exchangers, such as the M Series, for food products…

Ready Foods, a US manufacturer of soups and sauces, has cut the time it takes to chill one of its core products by a third, thanks to a turnkey cooling system from HRS Heat Exchangers that is ideal for viscous materials. After receiving a large order for one of its meat marinades from a leading…

HRS Heat Exchangers, Booth 3010, Expo Pack Guadalajara 2019 HRS Heat Exchangers will showcase their range of aseptic fillers and sanitary stainless steel heat exchangers which are purpose-designed for the most demanding food and drink applications at booth 3010 at Expo Pack Guadalajara 2019 (Jalisco, Mexico, June 11-13). In addition, HRS will demonstrate real life…

HRS Heat Exchangers, Stand AL39, ProPak Asia 2019 HRS Heat Exchangers will showcase a range of solutions to key challenges facing food producers, such as tackling waste and incorporating smart technology into production lines, on stand AL39 at ProPak Asia 2019 (Bangkok, Thailand 12-15 Jun). Having created a range of aseptic fillers, including the AF…

There are a variety of tubular heat exchangers on the market, but for many applications corrugated tubes continue to be preferred over smooth ones. Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director of HRS Heat Exchangers, explains why… While plate heat exchangers are still commonly used for simple viscous fluids such as water, milk and some…