Press releases
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| Visitors IFFA experience at the CFS stand how to improve performance now and over time |
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| At the IFFA Exhibition in Frankfurt- Germany, visitors experience how to improve performance now and over time at the CFS stand in Hall 8. Focus is on the daily operational challenges of meat processors: variety and flexibility, cost per kg / per pack, food safety and environment. And how to translate this in the right products & packs. This is shown every hour in a catwalk show visualising the impact on productivity, yield, efficiency, distribution, fixed costs, people and HACCP / SSOP. Exhibits include innovative solutions for peeling sausages, a dust-free production environment, clean oil management, fat analysis, the new CFS PowerPakNT thermo-former and CFS CostFox, a software tool that visualises equipment performance real-time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extended shelf life and higher profitability Pâté that is manually cut after cooking prior to being packed is a way of the past! Made with a fully automatic processing and assembly line, CFS offers customers a potential cost savings up to 20% along with improved hygiene and reduced downtime during product changes. This post pack pasteurisation process is also positively influenced by the perfect performance of the CFS heat treatable packaging films throughout packaging, cooking, cooling and finally the selling process of the product. With reduced manual handling, product losses and energy consumption, in combination with an amazing 6-month shelf life and improved hygiene, this is a remarkable solution to improve performance and bottom line profits. Hole in the Wall – Producing trays for a fixed cost With the Hole in the Wall concept, CFS delivers a complete packaging line solution for a guaranteed price per pack. With this system, food producers won't have to purchase trays from an outside source. Instead, trays are produced on CFS machines in the food producer’s factory. The “Hole in the Wall” concept provides significant cost savings up to 20%, helps reduce the complexity of operations and the transportation costs [film reels instead of preformed trays]. This not only helps the bottom line but also creates a positive impact on the environment. Hands free packed and fat free produced coated products Food producers request more healthy food and these days, fat reduction in products is one of the most important subjects. CFS introduces a new process, allowing production of crumb-coated products without using conventional oil frying - a completely different way to produce high quality products with a fat reduction up to 40% to 60%. Combined the introduction of CFS RobotLoader, it is possible to generate a higher output and reduce operating costs while minimizing waste and package giveaway resulting in a reduced cost per pack. This complete line is demonstrated at the Technology Centre in Bakel, The Netherlands during IFFA. Sliced Packs – Still Profitable Suppliers of sliced packs today all face the same challenges. Retail prices go down, raw material prices go up and the question is: what about the profit? At retail prices of € 2,50 for 1 Kg of sliced product, only the highest productivity, efficiency and yields will enable success. CFS supports with processes, solutions and products to achieve these results. The flexible CFS slicing and packaging system provides an output of more than 20 tons/shift with two operators through automatic casing removal to fully automatic packaging; at highest efficiency and with 0% give-away. Case Ready – 500 grams, nothing more, nothing less The CFS total minced meat production concept helps food producers minimize product return cost and offer the lowest possible give away in the market. The CFS ContiGrind system ensures a consistent and correct portion each and every time. Another cost driver is the right fat content. A fat content below the proper target leads to higher product cost, where as a fat content above the proper target leads to inferior quality. As both of these scenarios have a negative influence on profitability, CFS has developed MasterTrack to ensure the right fat content every time, nothing more, nothing less. The process starts with the right preparation, which keeps the quality in the meat, followed by the most accurate portioning system till the final packaging including the final protection by CFS materials. CFS ShrinkPak System – Best skin in the world Enhanced bone-in ham and whole chicken are first injected and marinated to increase yield and taste before they are packed with the CFS ShrinkPak System. This system combines the benefits of a thermoformer like automation, easy handling & a continuous packaging process with the advantages of CFS ShrinkFilm material such as high shrinkage up to 40%, perfect product presentation and excellent barrier properties. Compared to shrink bag handling, this represents a cost savings up to 30%. Since this in-line packaging process is very hygienic, with no danger of product contamination from manual handling, the shelf life of products is increased. The CFS ShrinkPak System creates a perfect product presentation, no matter if the product is round, rectangular or square. CFS SteamCook System – Not to hot to handle As microwavable meals are becoming more and more popular, CFS introduces the CFS SteamCook System. The gentle cooking process ensures healthy, vitamin-rich meals, which can be served in an instant. Thanks to the patented CFS Steam channel, there is no need to puncture the top film, preventing splashes from occurring inside the microwave. Last but not least, the meal can be taken out of the microwave with bare hands, because it won’t be too hot to handle when using eXbase, the CFS foamed polypropylene tray material with insulating properties. CFS MasterTrack brings you profit through accuracy CFS introduces CFS MasterTrack, a precision-controlled and continuous process for on-line fat measurement while grinding. CFS has developed this process to reduce lean give-away and improve yield on any type of meat, at any temperature. CFS CleanOil The CFS CleanOil improves frying oil lifetime up to 300%. This lifetime is achieved through a continuous separation process with a very low cost of ownership. The CFS Clean Oil system is extremely suitable for expensive unstable oils, such as low trans fatty oils, resulting in improved product quality and eliminating additional costs on consumables while remaining environmentally friendly. CFS OptiFlour® & CFS OptiAir – It is all about a clean working environment A major issue in most plants today is the cleanliness of the working environment. With CFS OptiFlour® and CFS OptiAir, food producers benefit with not only a dust-free environment but also flour savings, no cross contamination and reduced cleaning times. CFS Peeler – Peeling has never been easier CFS’ latest innovation in peeling technology features efficient removal of casings for increased shelf life and hygiene. The new ergonomic and user-friendly design has been created with optimal personal safety in mind. Lifecycle Performance philosophy CEO John-Ole Hansen: ‘What we show at IFFA is a perfect example of CFS putting its lifecycle performance philosophy into practice. We developed a new way of thinking about the future performance of production equipment and packaging materials as well as the associated operational costs. Lifecycle performance is our management philosophy, our driving force to offer customers the best there is.’ Partnership with the customer is a vital aspect of the CFS approach. Solutions focus on customers’ individual needs. This results in an ‘individualised’ machine, production line or packaging material. Hansen adds, ‘Once this is put into production, we continue to work intensively to control the variables that influence performance. This way the lifetime of the machine is extended.’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For more press information, please contact Anja Bekkers Tel. +31 492 349 349, Fax +31 492 344 416, E-mail Anja.Bekkers@CFS.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CFS Lifecycle Performance CFS specialises in performance focused solutions for the food industry, from a single machine or packaging material to a complete production line for the preparation, marination, processing, slicing and packaging of primarily meat, poultry, fish, seafood and cheese based products. CFS offers Lifecycle Performance, supporting the performance of food processors here and now and in the longer term. Operational challenges such as variety and flexibility, cost per kg / pack, food safety and environment, are the basis of CFS' product and packaging innovation for improving output and reducing operating cost of food processors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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