Food processors frequently test, and sometimes even retest, their goods on conveyor systems that they are thinking about buying. All food products and raw ingredients, after all, have unique properties that will dictate how they respond to the strains and stressors of transportation. Important information on flow characteristics, throughput, breakage possibility, safety precautions, cleaning needs, and maintenance procedures is provided by this testing. It is also essential for permitting precise sizing and evaluation of equipment. Material Testing – Gathering Information Before Purchase To ga ..read more

The Cablevey and Automated Handling Solutions teams are excited to publish the 2nd annual State of Conveying Research Study, the only research study exclusively covering conveying for food processing professionals. The 2023 report provides trend analysis and new findings regarding the food processing industry and how organizations convey food products in their facilities. Use the findings as you prepare for 2024 and beyond. The 2023 research study expands coverage to food industry professionals in Brazil and Mexico. In modern food processing plants, conveying foods has evolved into a finely tu ..read more

The snack food industry continues to grow, with worldwide sales in 2022 at $506 billion (in U.S. dollars) and the projections for 2023 are $535 billion, according to Statista. Here are the historical and projected sales of snack foods worldwide from 2014 – 2027. Are you ready for the growth of the snack food industry at your facility? In October 2022, Cablevey Conveyors commissioned the independent research firm, Ascend2, to conduct a research study titled Evaluating and Implementing New Conveyor Systems. The 16-page study (download for free) asked 290 food processing professionals in the Uni ..read more

The snack food industry continues to grow, with worldwide sales in 2022 at $506 billion (in U.S. dollars) and the projections for 2023 are $535 billion, according to Statista. Here are the historical and projected sales of snack foods worldwide from 2014 – 2027. Are you ready for the growth of the snack food industry at your facility? In October 2022, Cablevey Conveyors commissioned the independent research firm, Ascend2, to conduct a research study titled Evaluating and Implementing New Conveyor Systems. The 16-page study (download for free) asked 290 food processing professionals in the U ..read more

Breakfast is an essential meal each day and cereal is a primary breakfast food for Americans. In 2022 breakfast cereal accounted for $10 billion and in 2024 that number is projected to be $10.34 billion. Breakfast cereal components require gentle transport to avoid breaking or crumbling. Growth in the industry requires facilities to plan to meet that growth and to determine the right solution to facilitate the unique requirements to convey breakfast cereals. How are companies preparing to handle this type of growth at their processing facilities? In October 2022, Cablevey Conveyors commissione ..read more

“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” City of Ashes Coffee is a staple in our society, and the coffee industry continues to grow, with U.S. sales in 2022 at $69 billion in Roast and $15 billion in Instant in 2022. By 2025 those numbers are projected to grow to $83 billion in Roast and $19 billion in Instant coffee sales in the U.S. Growth is a great opportunity, but it also requires planning when it comes to how pet foods are conveyed in your facility. How are companies preparing to handle this type of growth at their processing facilities? In October 2022, Cabl ..read more

The pet food industry continues to grow, with worldwide sales in 2022 at $123 billion (in U.S. dollars) and the projections for 2023 are $147 billion, according to Statista. Here are the sales of pet food worldwide from 2010 – 2022. Growth is a great opportunity, but it also requires planning when it comes to how pet foods are conveyed in your facility. How are companies preparing to handle this type of growth at their processing facilities? In October 2022, Cablevey Conveyors commissioned the independent research firm, Ascend2, to conduct a research study titled Evaluating and Implementing Ne ..read more

As a company with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing tubular cable conveyors, we understand the importance of selecting the right conveyor system for food processing facilities.  Belt conveyor, screw conveyor, vibrating conveyor, overhead conveyor – there seem to be too many options to choose from. But the right conveyor type ensures efficient transport of food products by maintaining food integrity and safety, minimizing contamination, and increasing productivity. One of the most crucial decisions that food manufacturing companies face is choosing between tubular chain and tubu ..read more

When it comes to moving materials in a food processing facility (or any other kind of facility), conveyor systems are a game changer.  But not all conveyors are created equal. Two popular options for food processors are tubular cable and disc conveyors and screw conveyors.  While both can get the job done, in this blog post we’re going to dive into why a tubular cable and disc conveyor is the better option when it comes to handling delicate materials.  We’ll compare the design, material handling capabilities, and maintenance and cleaning requirements of both types of conveyors a ..read more

When it comes to conveyor systems for the food processing industry, it’s important to choose one that can efficiently and safely handle delicate products while minimizing contamination risk.  One option that excels in these areas is the tubular drag cable and disc conveyor system.  This system offers: Gentle conveying Enclosed design that protects products from dust and debris Flexible and modular design Low energy consumption Varying capacities to meet different production needs These unique features make it a superior choice when compared to traditional belt conveyors, pneumatic ..read more