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  • Fluid Bed Granulator Dryer

    The Fluid Bed Spray Dryer of Chi Way Machinery Co., Ltd. has the most professional Fluid Bed Spray Granulator - Dryer (Dual Hose Pipe)、Fluid Bed Spray Granulator - Dryer (Single Hose Pipe)、Fluid Bed Spray Granulator - Dryer (Experimental Type) etc.   The work efficiency is about 1.5 faster than single hose pipe and is applicable to viscous spray drying. Fluid Bed Spray Granulator / Dryer (Dual Hose Pipe) is widely used in chemical, food and pharmaceutical, for the powder and spray granulate and drying of the Powder, Particle. Follow the regulation of cGMP, PIC/S, GMP. It’s a multifunctional machine that works for powder particle drying, powder granulating, micro-pellet granulation, micro-pellet film coating. The hot air source undergoes preliminary filtering, intermediary filtering and then high-efficiency filtering to thoroughly clean the inlet air source. The temperature can be divided into high-temperature drying or low-temperature dehumidifying system and therefore becomes low-temperature drying. The drying efficiency is 10~20 times greater than the general oven. Air volume control using proportional automatic damper control. The control system adopts PLC automated control that can be operated via man-machine interface and read all temperature parameters, or convert files to print the temperature parameters.   Optional   Explosion proof system. (If organic solvent is used) The de-humidify device of the air inlet system. The air inlet system adopts the cold and hot air to mix together which controlled by PID, the temperature is responded rapidly and accurately. Air volume control using proportional automatic damper control. WIP system. Vacuum feeding and discharge device. Dust collector system.       More

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  • Upcycling food hits the coffee pavement running

    Organic waste going to landfill, including spent coffee grounds, contributes 3 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. Finding innovative ways to reuse and upcycle food waste has been a critical point of research in the sector, and scientists from RMIT have recently cemented a method to bring coffee waste back into service.   The RMIT team developed a technique to make concrete 30 per cent stronger by turning waste coffee grounds into biochar, using a low-energy process without oxygen at 350 degrees Celsius. The waste cannot be added directly to concrete because it would decompose over time and weaken the building material, which is why the used coffee is converted into biochar before being added to the concrete mix. George Dalton and Gary Fox from BildGroup with the coffee biochar, ready to mix into concrete. Source: HiVis Pictures   Indigenous-owned coffee supplier, Talwali Coffee Roasters, provided used ground coffee for the research. Earlier this year, RMIT teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a successful world-first trial of coffee concrete in a footpath in Gisborne, Victoria.   Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) and project contractor BildGroup have used the coffee biochar in place of river sand in the Pakenham Roads Upgrade, part of Victoria’s Big Build. For the project, Earth Systems converted 5 tonnes of spent coffee grounds – about 140,000 coffees worth of grounds – into 2 tonnes of biochar, which has been laid into the 30 metres cubed footpath along McGregor Road in Pakenham.   MRPV program director, Brendan Pauwels, said coffee concrete had the potential to cut costs and remove vast amounts of waste material from landfill.   “These numbers are remarkable in terms of ecological benefit, and we’re excited to see the Pakenham Roads Upgrade be the first Victorian Big Build project to use the coffee concrete,” he said.   Australia generates 75 million kilograms of ground coffee waste every year – most of it goes to landfills, but it could replace up to 655 million kilograms of sand in concrete because it is a denser material. Globally, 10 billion kilograms of spent coffee is generated annually, which could replace up to 90 billion kilograms of sand in concrete. BildGroup CEO and RMIT alumnus, Stephen Hill, said he was happy for the company to lead the way and be the first to bring coffee concrete to a major infrastructure project for the Australian construction industry. “With the coffee concrete we’ve poured, we’re diverting an estimated 140,000 coffees from landfill and saving over 3 tonnes of sand, which have enormous environmental benefits,” said Hill.   The future of upcycled food Upcycling food waste has become a constantly expanding area of research and innovation over the past five years, now seen as essential to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve global food waste by 2030.   Brisbane based start-up, I Am Grounded, recovers wasted coffee fruit after it is harvested for the beans, which only make up 10-20 per cent of the fruit. They use this natural byproduct, which would otherwise go to waste, to create functional snack bars – cutting down on the 20 billion kilograms of coffee fruit waste per year, 50 grams at a time.   CSIRO is working with food company, Nutri V, to save imperfect vegetables from landfill, by converting them into shelf-stable powders made from repurposed imperfect broccoli, cauliflower, and pumpkin. They are also collaborating with sustainability start-up, Food Recycle, to turn commercial food waste into animal feed.   There is even more happening outside of Australia, in both the ingredients and packaging sectors.   Earlier this year, Malta based manufacturer, BioPowder, introduced a sustainable packaging solution using olive stone powders, derived from the by-products of olive oil production. These powders, branded as Olea FP (Functional Powder), are designed to improve the performance of biodegradable packaging, aiding the transition to eco-friendly materials. Dutch ingredient manufacturer, Fooditive Group, developed a sweetener from waste side-streams of apple and pear processing, Keto-Fructose, through fermentation.   It’s clear that environmentally minded individuals and organisations are taking a stand to keep organic waste out of landfill, and making the most of fruit and vegetables to tackle complex problems.   More

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  • Fruit Attraction 2024

    Interfel brings the Olympic spirit to Fruit Attraction • Under the theme “Olympicnic”, the French interprofessional fresh fruit and vegetable trade association offers games, tastings and showcookings • With 2,600 m2 of space booked and 142 companies, France continues to be the foreign country with the largest presence at the fair The torch of the Olympic Games in Paris arrives in Madrid for Fruit Attraction. It does so by the hand of the French interprofessional fresh fruit and vegetables, Interfel, which brings in this edition its freshest and sportiest proposal: the “Olympicnic”. “We wanted to take advantage of this year, which is so special for us, to partner with the world of sports,” explains Daniel Soares, Interfel's international director. “Because of their quality and freshness, our fruits and vegetables are the perfect allies for those seeking an active and healthy lifestyle,” he adds. Under the concept of “Olympicnic”, Interfel offers a proposal that combines sport and nutrition. Visitors attending to the interprofessional stand in Hall 6 will be able to taste delicious snacks prepared by chef Charles Soussin, enjoy the best cuisine in the French restaurant and relax playing mini-golf and basketball. In addition, they will be able to enter the draw for checks worth €500, €300 and €150 by scanning the QR codes that they will find in each of the 19 stands of the associated companies. Blue Whale, Demain la Terre y las empresas asociadas al colectivo, Dunkerque Port, FDA International, Ferme de la Motte, Fruidor, Fruits Rouges & Co., Innatis, Interfel, Jardins de Rebelais, Kultive, La Blottiere, MyLord, Perle du Nord, Picvert, POMLY, Primland, Prince de Bretagne y Saveol make up the list of companies attending Fruit Attraction 2024 with Interfel. Also, Tuesday October 8 and Wednesday October 9 from 15:30h the healthy eating influencers Sabrina Prieto known as @lavidaconsabrina and Paula Marín known as @paulasumasi, will accompany the French chef in two showcookings in the French pavilion. The nutritional properties of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as their application as a snack associated with the practice of sports will be the focus of these presentations. Interfel completes its program at the fair with the participation of the outstanding fruit carving master Brigitte Delanghe. The specialist, who has been awarded Best Worker of France, will be enlivening the Interfel pavilion with her original live creations from the best French fruit and vegetables. “We are very proud of the proposal we are bringing to the fair this year. We have increased our exhibition space by 5% and we come with a fresh and fun program,” says Soares. “We want professionals from all over the world to taste our products, enjoy them, and make fruitful contacts,” says Soares. “For us, Fruit Attraction is a key opportunity to improve competitiveness, increase our market share and open new international markets,” concludes Soares. France, a major export market player France is the fourth largest producer of fruit and vegetables in the European Union, behind Spain, Italy and Poland. In 2023, French exports of fresh fruit and vegetables exceeded 2,165,000 tons, with the main destination being EU markets. About 23% of French vegetable production and up to 30% of fruit production is for export. French apples are also shipped to countries in the Middle East, Asia and South America. Find out more about Interfel at: www.interfel.com More

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