At a time of already-thin margins when a recall can cost a company not only its reputation but its entire business, meat processors know that anything that comes between product safety and quality and the consumer will impact their operation – even the smallest thing. Accurately detecting foreign material contaminants while maintaining a high-volume, high-speed, efficient line from raw material to packaging is crucial for today’s protein processors who must be proactive and preventive rather than reactive, while maintaining their throughput and efficiency.
Anritsu offers turn-key solutions including X-Ray, Checkweigher and Metal Detection and Combination systems that processors can deploy throughout their facility to detect physical contaminants like bone, stone, metal or glass, discover missing items and ensure quality of both raw and pre-packaged, case-ready meat products. Such detection solutions also help processors as they face more stringent government standards through the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and accordingly look for new inspection capabilities.
“In their unique place in the farm-to-table chain, processors are a gateway between raw material and the consumer. Their line is the front line of safety in many ways, and a complete advanced inspection system keeps problems from crossing that line,” said Erik Brainard, President and CEO of Anritsu. “We’re constantly working on new technologies and innovations to help meat processors improve product safety and compliance and ensure that physical contaminants don’t damage their processing equipment. At the same time, we know they are looking for a better ROI and a lower total cost of ownership.”