Analysis of Global Food Packaging Industry

Lifestyle Bring A Change in Packaging
Rising health awareness became a bigger factor in the choice of food and beverage products. More women in the workplace meant less time for cooking, which promoted greater demand for canned/preserved food, thus opening opportunities in this category for packaging formats such as metal and retort pouches. An example its expansion of stand-up pouches in the “home cooking series”. the demand for metal packaging is growing, too.

Packaging Developments Attract Consumers
Sophisticated and mature markets are fueling a need for added-value in terms of product packaging. Eco-friendly packaging is an example of this, and has become a key part of the purchasing decision. In addition, innovative packaging is another important strategy to compete in the market.

Lighter, Thinner and Environment Friendly Packaging
With the intent to meet consumer demand, fit products to the green and environmentally correct trend and save company resources, manufactures are investing in research and innovation in an effort to deliver metal, plastic and glass packaging that is lighter, thinner, environmentally friendly and easy to handle. They can reduce raw material and transportation costs and lower environmental impact.

Average Pack Sizes Shrink
As consumers continue to flock to urban areas, the overall sizes of their living areas have started to shrink. Therefore, smaller and easier-to-store products are in strong demand, and manufacturers are responding with smaller packaging. Small packs were favoured in some categories, such as baby food and beverages, where maintaining product freshness is of particular importance. due to busier lifestyles. Consumers increasingly demanded small and convenient-to-carry food and beverage products(Automatic Food Packaging Equipment), which contributed to the growing usage of small packs. In addition, these smaller packages carry a cheaper price point. With income rising in rural areas, marketers also looked to tap this segment and increasingly came out with flexible packs that were meant for one-time consumption targeted at rural households. That trend was more relevant for personal care product categories such as shampoo, sun care, etc

Food Security
For some years the packaging industry has been affected by environmental and sustainability concerns, and has already shown some changes. Which trends has brought with it two particular challenges. The first one mainly applies to food and beverage packaging and that is the need to provide better food hygiene and security. The second concerns the adverse publicity in the media indicating that elements such as Bisphenol A (BPA) are harmful for human beings, especially for children.

Food Packaging Machinery 
Currently almost all the food processing equipments show solicitude for the safety and hygiene problems when they are originally designed. The packing equipments used in food industry adopt advanced technology, using good quality stainless steel and realize high automation degree, the main types including: granular packing machine, powder packing machine, liquid packing machine, vacuum packing machine as well as full-automatic packing production line.

As leading supplier of food packing equipments, we offer various kinds of high quality food packaging machine and Full Automatic Bag-given Packing Line to meet different customer’s requirements. Due to our advanced packaging machinery match with excellent techniques so that they can mutually promote and perfect each other, thus enhancing the development of food packing industry.

Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower oil is mainly triglycerides (fats), typically derived from the fatty acids linoleic acid (with is doubly unsaturated) and oleic acid. The oil content of the seed ranges from 22 to 36% (average, 28%): the kernel contains 45–55% oil. The expressed oil is of light amber color with a mild and pleasant flavor; refined oil is pale yellow. Refining losses are low and the oil has good keeping qualities with light tendency for flavor reversion.
                                                               
Restaurant and Food Industry Uses
Restaurants and food manufacturers are becoming aware of the health benefits of sunflower oil. The oil can be used in conditions with extremely high cooking temperatures. It may also help food stay fresher and healthier for longer periods of time. A number of common snack foods currently contain sunflower oil, including NewYork Fries French fries, Sunflower Chips, Ruffles, Walkers and Lay's potato chips. The recipe of Lay's potato chips was modified in late 2006 to use sunflower oil as the only frying oil;

Sunflower Seed Shelling
Sunflower seed shelling machine is our newly-developed equipment with multiple functions: cleaning, shelling, peeling, sorting and checking. It is the most advanced sunflower seed processing device in the world. It adopts the unique double shelling set and the frequency-conversion control. So has high shelling rate and low damage rate. Duo to its super automation very easy to operate. And the processing procedure: Raw material feeding---Elevating---Refining---Elevating---Shelling (2 sets shelling machines) ---Peeling---Seed sorting---Seed sorting---Seed sorting---Seed kernel

Methods of Extraction The Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil can be extracted using chemical solvents such as hexane, or squeezed directly from sunflower seeds by crushing them in an expeller press. Cold pressing sunflower oil using an expeller press under low-temperature conditions is a preferred method for those seeking an extraction process that doesn't involve chemical solvents, as well as for people following a raw foods diet.

Automatic Screw Sunflower Seed Oil Press
Automatic screw sunflower seed oil press is a compound machine which can squeeze and filter oil at the same time. It is of compact structure, convenient operation and technical design. It can process various oil crops especially sunflower seeds. High oil yield. This series of oil expeller is of scientific design which improves lubrication between sunflower seeds and worm, making seeds cell decompose in a repaid way. Electronic temperature control and automatic heating device. This oil press machine adopts physical pressing craft, improving oil quality and oil yield. and equipped with vacuum filtering device. If you are use for medium-sized and small-sized sunflower seed oil processing factories or specialized households screw oil presses is your best choice.

Tea Fixation and Teabags

Tea processing is the method in which the leaves from the tea tree are transformed into the dried leaves for brewing tea. The categories of tea are distinguished by the processing they undergo. In its most general form, tea processing involves different manners and degree of oxidation of the leaves, stopping the oxidation, forming the tea and drying it, and this article we will talk about microwave fixation process and teabag packaging in tea processing

Fixation
Fixation ,also known as shāqīng, is done to stop the tea leaf oxidation at a desired level. This process is accomplished by moderately heating tea leaves, thus deactivating their oxidative enzymes and removing unwanted scents in the leaves, without damaging the flavor of the tea. Traditionally, the tea leaves are panned in a wok or steamed, but with advancements in technology, Fixation is sometimes done by microwave fixation. In some white teas and some black teas  . microwave fixation is done simultaneously with drying and sterilization. Simply, fixation is to rapidly stop the fermentation through water loss caused by heat.

Microwave Fixation Process
In tea fixation process microwave techniques are mainly used in water removing, drying and insects preventing, sterilization process. Microwave fixation machine adopt vapor suppression in the microwave cavity. The microwave energy can make the tea leaves heating up in a short time and reach the critical point temperature of the enzymatic inactivation (60 ℃ -80 ℃)  , after 3-5 minutes of microwave irradiation ,it not only improve the tea fixation process but also improve the quality of the tea leaves,makes the tea leaf keeps fresh and green. Simultaneously through microwave sterilization technology can kill the insects and prevent the tea leaf mildew. has broad application in tea making industry, Thus it’s obvious the best choice for tea leaves processing.

Tea Bag
A broad variety of teas, as well as other infusions like tisanes, are available in tea bags. Tea bag paper is related to paper found in milk and coffee filters and is a blend of wood and vegetable fibers. Tea bag is a refined tea ,putting the grated tea into a paper filters bag ,attaching tag and thread onto filters bags, after brewing can easily be thrown away. Due to its convenience in line with modern consumer habits, tea bags very welcomed in the modern urban people, especially office worker, this is simply because the pouch in boiling water brew bubble tea to drink, brewing time-saving and simple.

Teabag Packaging Machine
Automatic tea bag packaging machine is specially designed to packaging teabags. It is capable of making teabags, filling, sealing, cutting and attaching tag and thread onto filters,the whole process operates automatically. The inner bag is filter paper with tagged thread and the automatic label is available. The outer bag is composite paper which can prevent the teabag from dust and damp. The capacity of inner and outer bag can be adjusted flexibly, besides, the size of the inner and outer bags can also be adjusted according to the requirement of the customer to get the perfect effect.

Amisy values the safety production technology of Microwave Fixation Machine in tea industry , It is the basic standard of automatic machine to integrate with the international tea fixation machine at present. in tea process industry we offer various kinds of high quality teabags packaging machine meet different customer’s requirements.

Apple Juice Processing

This is paramount to the apple industry and always has been. Apple juice are wholesome fruit products that contribute a wide variety of nutrients to the diet. Before raw apples are processed into apple juice, cider or sauce, they are put through a handling process designed to remove external surface dirt and topical chemical residues. These apples are water-washed ,de-watered ,  peeled and de-cored, and then processed into apple juice

Water Bubble Washing Apple
The water bubble washing machine adopts UV/O3 compound sterilizing system to disinfect the water, kill harmful bacteria and decompose the pesticide residue. Adopts water bubble principle with a high cleaning ratio. Thus the whole process can save much water and make less damage to the apple with thin skin. Wide application to various foods and fruit industry.

Dewatering the Surface Water of Apple
The centrifugal hydro extractor is a kind of machine employing centrifugal way to remove the surface water of food stuffs by the high-speed rotation. It is widely used for dewatering the surface water of washed apple. So this machine is popular in fruit and food processing industry.

Apple Peeled
Amisy apple peeling machine is a kind of automatic digital peeling machine which is controlled by PLC. It can carry out peeling, coring, slicing and color-protecting in one time. Because of the peeling blade can automatically follow the shape of fruits, and the thickness can be adjusted, so the waste of flesh is less, it has the advantages of high peeling rate, low fruit loss, uniform peeling thickness, etc.

Put the fruits into the feeder, the fruit peeling machine will automatically deliver apple and carry out "peeling", "peeling-coring", or "peeling-coring-slicing". At the same time, the liquid in the protection color tank spray circularly the cut apple to prevent oxidation. At last the apple peel, apple core and apple flesh discharge from three exits respectively. It is the ideal equipment for fruit processing factory to make different kinds of fruit products such as candied fruit, fruit juice, canned fruit and so on.

Apple Juice
The apple processed by spiral juice extractor should be peeled and cored first, then crushed into small granule. Small size apple flesh is better for apple juice squeezer. The screw juice extractor is specially designed for extracting apple juice . Apple juice are filtered by the screen before flowing into the bottom container. The slags are discharged form the circular clearance between spiral shaft and regulating head. So the apple juice extractor is 100% fresh and natural, free of impurities. The screw design ensures a high extracting yield. The large output from 500kg/h to 1.5t/h for your choice.

Amisy supplies fruit processing machines meeting the urgent need of the international market. With the advanced equipment and processing technology, our fruit and vegetable processing machine and apple juice making machine have higher quality, more new varieties, and a reasonable price.

Types of Vegetable and Fruit Cutting Machine

Though we commonly think of the term 'vegetable and fruit cutting processor ' as a counter appliance or kitchen tool that chops, slices, shreds, grates or minces/grinds foods, However, for the purpose of this article, we'll look at typical vegetable and fruit cutting processors and note their unique differences. Though some may seem similar, not all vegetable and fruit cutting machine  have the same function, and these differences become very important when you are considering buying one.

Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Circle Machine
The fruit and vegetable cutting circle machine is currently most advanced equipment which is special for vegetable and fruit circle cutting,such as potato, sweet potato, cucumber, bitter gourd, lotus root, eggplant, banana, apple, etc. The cutting circle is of smooth surface and the thickness of the vegetable and fruit slices can be adjusted freely without breakage. It is a great choice for fruit and vegetable processing industry, large refectory, restaurant and supermarket, etc.

Directional Vegetable Cutting Machine  
Directional vegetable cutting machine is designed by simulating hand-chopping principle with extra forced orientation device; it is the special multifunctional equipment for some vegetables (especially round vegetables), fried food which need directional cutting, as well as a certain hard paste. It is more suitable for cut the vegetable and fruit exactly and perfectly into cubes, blocks, slices, shreds and rectangular shape. It is widely used in restaurant, vegetable processing plant, refectory and other food processing industry.

Root Vegetable Cutting Machine 
The root vegetable cutting machine is a kind of multifunction cutting for root vegetable , it can cut various root vegetable into slices, shreds and strips individually,such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, various taros, various radishes and mustards, etc, the thickness and size can be adjusted freely and The cut out root vegetable are smooth and uniform without breaking. this machine is currently the most advanced vegetable slicing, cutting, cutting wire equipment. It suitable for food processing factory, catering industry, large dining room, supermarket and food distribution center, etc.

Multifunctional Vegetable Cutting Machine
Multifunctional vegetable cutting machine used for cutting various vegetables into cubes, threads,slice, strips and other shapes by changing the cutters(3 knives for free). Various leaf and stem vegetables such as green onion, garlic sprout, leek, celery,cabbage,etc can also be processed by this machine and the cut vegetables are in smooth surface and organized in good order. It is widely used for food and fruit cutting process in vegetable processing plant, food industry, large refectory and supermarket.

Vegetable Dicing Machine
The vegetable dicing machine is specialized in cutting vegetable and fruit into dices and strips.The dicing machine has a variety of multi-sized slicing and dicing plates changed for different functions, such as :slicing knife used for slicing; crosscut knife used for cutting vegetables and fruits into strips; circular knives are used for dicing. The diced size ranges within 4/ 5/ 6/ 8/ 10/ 12/ 15mm. It is widely used in canning food industry, frozen food industry, dry fruit industry, kitchen and restaurant,etc.

Vegetable Mud Cutting Machine 
It is a special equipment which is applied to cut various vegetables and fruits into mud , thin-slimy slurry or plasma. The thickness of the vegetable mud can be adjusted according to the customer requests, easy to operate and high output; This machine employs high rotation speed, multi cutting tools to process any vegetables and fruits into smooth mud or paste. It is an ideal equipment for vegetable and fruit deep processing industry.

Amisy is China leading supplier and exporter of highly functional and superlative range of vegetable and fruit cutting processing machines & allied products. Amisy food processing machines designing in conformation with the international quality standards, high quality machine for you  vegetable and fruit cutting  processing business open a high profit market. Some food processors may have limited accessories, but optional ones may be available for purchase to increase its function.

Complete Set Rice Milling Equipment

Complete Set Rice Milling Working Procedure
Complete set rice milling equipment working process: Un-hulled rice---elevating( elevating rice automatically)--- de-stoner (screening and removing stone and impurities)---elevating---rice huller and paddy separator machine (separating the rough husk and unpolished rice,blight grain and brown rice)---rice milling machine and husk grinder (processing into polished rice and grinding the rough husk)---polished rice and rice bran powder---full automatic granule packaging equipment (automatic rice granule packaging for transportation and storage ,sale ). It is an ideal cereal processing machine for both of medium and small factories.

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Complete Set Rice Milling Equipment Features
1. All the components are assembled and combined together very compactly, this is not only save the space, let the machine run more smoothly, but also easy to operate and maintain.
2. The de-stoner cleans the grain by means of inhaling air instead of jetting air, making the effect of removing stone more reliable and stable, at the same time, it reduces the dust pollution and improves the operating environment
3.MGCZ series gravity paddy separator machine is designed to separate the paddy and pure brown rice from the mixture of them,with low mechanical barycenter,reasonable rotation ensures reliable processing property; it has strong adaptability to the varieties of seriously mixed materials. With high purity, high yield, stable performance, it is perfect processing equipment for rice mill plant.
4. The new grinding system are more reasonable, both of rough husk and fine chaff can together go into grinding room and then become more fine flour . Both of the rice milling component and grinding component are just started by the same motor, it can cut down the power consumption and save motor fee.
5. The construction of rice milling room is ameliorated again, making the chaff flows out more earlier, the temperature of the finished rice is lower which have high quality and reducing the chaff powder content of the finished rice.
6.The SGB-Z full automatic granule packaging equipment consists of seven parts which are elevator, SGJ-ZF six hopper weigher, SGB vertical packing machine, working platform, products conveyor, Nitrogen Gas Generator and air compressor .By operating the LED touch screen can complete the process of weighing, packing, product conveying, etc, the packaging range is from 50 g-5000 g, it is ideal equipment for packing granule food such as rice, white sugar, etc.

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Amisy Complete Set Rice Milling Equipment
As a big food machine supplier in China, Amisy can provide you high quality complete set rice milling equipment, the new designed rice milling equipment has a lot of advantages which are easy to operate, reliable, low pollution, high use of the by-production, low energy consumption and with higher rice quality. Choose Amisy complete set rice milling equipment can improve whole rice output greatly, also improve economic enormously, it is a good choice for the customers.

Cleaning of Ice Cream Machine

Ice cream is one of the most favorite foods. So how to use ice cream machine properly, ensure the machine running well, clean and maintain correctly, and extend the service life? This article will take about cleaning of the ice cream machine refrigeration cylinder,removal methods,cleaning the machine appearance,condenser,and inspect and replace worn or damaged parts and so on .

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Cleaning of ice cream machine refrigeration cylinder (Vertical Soft Ice Cream Machine)and you must clean the refrigeration cylinder once each day, cleaning step like this : Firstly please press cleaning button. Discharge all the material in cylinder and then press stop button. Secondly should add disinfectant to warm water and pour them into material to make the water of two cylinders is the same. Thirdly, press cleaning button again to rabble about five minutes, and discharge the water. then clean with the clear water 2 or 3 times, stop the machine. The last, turn off the power, then unpick and wash the various spare parts.

Removal methods of ice cream machine
Screw out the nails of valve and take out the components. then take out the stirrer from refrigeration cylinder to get the sealing ring. at last Inspect and replace worn or damaged parts in time then cleaning all the parts.

Cleaning of Ice Cream Machine Appearance
Consumers need beautiful(such as countertop ice cream machine ), clean and sanitary machine. Please keep the appearance clean. You can use the warm towel to wipe away the stains on the surface. Don't wash it with water, in order to avoid electrical failure.

Cleaning of Condenser
After running for a period of time, the condenser will be covered with dust that affect cooling.
So it would be better to ask professional cleaning worker to do this once half a year. Please make sure that the power is off before cleaning and do not damage the condenser fins.

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Inspect and Replace Worn or Damaged Parts
The transmission belt of mixing system may be stretched when the machine is used after a long time. Please let the professional adjust the tightness or replace new one. And before do it, you must stop the machine and cut the electricity.

Amisy supplies series of ice cream making machine. We have ice machine, double pan fried ice machine, single pan ice whipping machine, hard ice cream machine, countertop ice cream. All of these machines are meeting the urgent need of the international market. With the advanced equipment and processing technology, our products have higher quality, more new varieties, and a reasonable price.