To demonstrate the need for cleaning after plucking, an Undine® outside washer was installed in a poultry processing line immediately after the last plucker. The purpose of this test was to measure the extent to which the hygiene of poultry products is improved by...
The so-called hurdle concept has been around in poultry processing for many years now. Scientists have done lots of research on the hurdle concept and the poultry industry has implemented many of their findings in their processes, in order to improve hygiene. In fact,...
In a previous article, we already elaborated on the hurdle-to-hurdle concept. We explained how hurdles in poultry processing prevent dirt and bacteria from passing on to the next processing step. In almost all cases, a hurdle consists of a washing step: a nozzle on...
It is well known within the sector that IWC offers a total solution for extremely effective cleaning during the processing of poultry for slaughter, with its unique Undine technology. As a knowledge provider and practical sparring partner we like to think along with...
In a previous article we discussed the hygiene problems in poultry processing due to mycotoxins. Thereby we also explained how IWC’s Undine® technology eliminates the effects of mycotoxins during all steps of the poultry processing process very effectively. In this...
This whitepaper describes the economic aspects of good hygiene and how to implement improvements in poultry processing. It describes the financial consequences of poor hygiene and how a proper implemented hurdle concept can improve hygiene and operational...
Nowadays, conveyor belts are often cleaned manually. This is not only a dreadful and dangerous job. It is also almost impossible to clean conveyor belts by hand. In this article you will discover how to clean conveyor belts much better and faster and at the same time...
