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INDuSTRY PRODuCTS and sustainable solutions into their business models. Chemstar Corporation 800.327.0777 Lithia Springs, GA www.chemstarcorp.com Key Technology Introduces New Online Training Program ey Technology launches its new Online Training Program, an interactive multimedia curriculum covering Key’s optical inspection systems and vibratory conveyors. The flexible, web-based program offers a wide variety of self-paced training modules designed for operators, maintenance personnel, sanitation crews, supervisors, and others working with Key’s sorters and shakers. By providing effective and consistent training, the new Online Training Program improves operating efficiencies while reducing training costs. Online Training Program modules are available immediately in English covering the many softwarerelated G6 user interface topics that are common to all current Key sorters including Optyx®, Tegra®, Manta®, and ADR® systems, and G6-upgraded legacy sorters, as well as the many hardware-related topics specific to Optyx. Within the coming months, training modules will be added, covering hardware topics specific to all other current Key and Symetix sorters as well as Iso-Flo® vibratory shakers. These training modules will be available in Spanish, French, German, Dutch, and Chinese later in 2009. With as many as 50 training modules covering the various topics related to each sorter, customers can pick and choose the most suitable combination for each job position, tailoring the training pro- K gram to focus only on the subjects of interest to those in that position. Each self-paced module is designed to take less than 20 minutes to complete and is followed by a test to verify the material is understood. To facilitate record keeping and proof of compliance with industry regulations and company policies, full reporting, via the Learning Management System (LMS), is delivered. Compared to traditional inperson, on-site training, Key’s Online Training Program is affordable, self-paced, and available anytime, on-demand. This new program enables companies to easily train personnel as needed, just in time – before equipment is installed or when certification or re-certification is essential. Consistency is improved because all employees across the company, regardless of plant location, receive the same training. Training time is reduced and retention is enhanced since the program can be tailored to focus only on the topics suitable for each position. By expanding the knowledgeability of employees to better operate, maintain, and clean sorting equipment and vibratory shakers, processors are better able to optimize product quality and improve operating efficiencies. In addition to training modules covering Key’s sorters and vibratory conveyors, training modules are available on a variety of industry compliance topics including occupational safety and health, HACCP, human resources compliance, DOT HAZMAT, and environmental management. In addition to the new Online Training Program, Key offers training via instructor-led web conferencing and in-person, on-site, as needed. Key Technology, Inc. 509.529.2161 Walla Walla, WA www.key.net Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray Inspection for Detection of Contaminants in Cans M ettler-Toledo Safeline introduces its CanChek x-ray inspection system, set to revolutionize contaminant detection in the food processing industry. With innovative multi-beam technology and new adaptive filtering software, the CanChek system offers superior detection sensitivity and is able to identify a wide range of foreign bodies. For manufacturers in sectors such as baby food, canned fruit and vegetables, processed meat and fish, ready meals, soups, snacks and canned desserts, the CanChek system assures complete brand protection. Using a typical traditional vertical beam inspection system, the densest areas of the can – the top, base and sidewalls – appear on the operator screen as dark, elongated edges. Contaminants lying next to the sidewalls or flat on the bottom of the can are extremely difficult to identify because they are also shown as dark, elongated shapes. This compromises product safety and quality. Using a horizontal multi-beam system, the CanChek inspects the cross section of the can. Due to the angle of the beams, contaminants are pulled away from the sidewalls, increasing visibility in at least one of the x-ray images. This dramatically increases sensitivity and the probability of detection. Despite its high accuracy and sensitivity, CanChek can inspect 1,200 cans per minute.Variable speed detection capability allows changes in line speed without interrupting inspection, thereby increasing productivity. Mettler-Toledo Safeline 800.447.4439 Tampa, FL www.mt.com/safelineus Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! MARCH 2009 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 175 http://www.chemstarcorp.com http://www.key.net http://www.mt.com/safelineus

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Food Protection Trends - March 2009 Contents Sustaining Members Perspectives from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director Microbiological Safety of Farmstead Cheeses Made in the United States and Purchased via Online Shopping Antibacterial Activity of a Crude Chive Extract against Salmonella in Culture Medium, Beef Broth and Chicken Broth 2009–2010 Secretary Election New Members What’s Happening in Food Safety Industry Products Ivan Parkin and John H. Silliker Lectures Proposed Symposia Topics and Roundtables Event Information Networking Opportunities General Information Registration Form Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Booklet Order Form Membership Application

Food Protection Trends - March 2009

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