Cover story unique BSI+
Cover story unique BSI+ technology (Biometric Signature Identification) assesses product composition to detect crosscontamination even when unwanted kibble has the same color, size or shape as the wanted product. Before introducing its new pet food and rendering solutions, TOMRA Food already offered sorting technologies capable of detecting and ejecting aflatoxins. The Detox Laser can identify the extremely low intensity of light reflected by alfatoxin mold and fungus in various food types, including those destined for pet food producers. Peace of mind The highest benefit of TOMRA's sorting technologies however must be the peace of mind. The certainty that pet food can now be produced to precisely predetermined levels of nutrition and quality - and that the business and its suppliers can be protected from making potentially catastrophic foodsaftey oversights. TOMRA Food designs and manufactures sensor-based sorting machines and integrated post-harvest solutions for the food industry. The company innovates the world’s most advanced analytical technology and applies it to grading, sorting, and peeling. Over 12,800 units are installed at food growers, packers, and processors worldwide for pet food as well as confectionery, fruit, dried fruit, grains and seeds, potato products, proteins, nuts, and vegetables. Mission statement The company’s mission is to enable its customers to improve returns, gain operational efficiencies, and ensure a safe food supply via innovative, useable technologies. To achieve this, TOMRA Food operates centers of excellence, regional offices, and manufacturing locations within the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia. TOMRA Food is a member of the TOMRA Group that was founded on an innovation in 1972 that began with the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides technology-led solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems that optimize resource recovery and minimize waste in the food, recycling and, mining industries and is committed to building a more sustainable future. Technology & Marketing For more information www.tomra.com 8 Technology & Marketing
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