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Food proCessiNg

Cantrell gainco Announces partnership with AiCoN X-rays

Cantrell Gainco, a Fortifi Company, be- Full-lifecycle automation – especially
comes a full-service distributor of AICON within the poultry sector – makes Cant-
X-ray equipment to the U.S. poultry indus- rell Gainco equipment an ideal match for
try. AICON X-ray provides foreign-material AICON’s X-ray inspection technology.
detection products for the food and bever- Cantrell Gainco will offer fully integrated
age industry, including poultry processors, solutions, including reject conveyors and
and reduces cost of ownership through rework workstations, that incorporate
durable designs. Cantrell Gainco designs AICON X-ray's conservative approach to
and manufactures poultry processing foreign-material detection.
equipment as part of the Fortifi Food Pro-
cessing Solutions unified platform of lead- AICON X-ray's focus on customer satisfac-
ing global brands. tion and dedication to excellence in tech-
Cantrell Gainco will sell, service and nology matches Cantrell Gainco's commit-
ment to superior equipment, service and
support AICON X-ray equipment to poul- support for poultry-industry customers'
try primary, secondary and further pro- significant step forward, combining two most-difficult problems. The full product
cessors, as well as producers of poultry trusted names to bring added value, stron- line includes Aicon Photon Counting Tech-
prepared foods. "AICON X-ray's focus on ger local support, and greater access to in- nology™ standard inspection equipment
customer satisfaction and their dedication novative solutions for our customers."
to technological excellence aligns per- To uphold the highest safety standards, and IP69K machines designed to withstand
fectly with Cantrell Gainco’s commitment AICON X-ray's equipment scans all prod- power washing in hygienic applications.
to deliver superior equipment, service, ucts for contaminants and defects. For ex- Through this partnership with Cantrell
and support to customers," said Cantrell ample, the AICON SCAN XR-500 Poultry Gainco, AICON X-ray's responsive ap-
Gainco Equipment Product Line Director machine can combine imaging technology proach to market and customer needs will
Glenn McNeelege. and weight classification for additional prioritize the evolving needs of the U.S.
AICON X-ray's Founder & CEO, Mikolaj quality assurance during raw-product in- poultry industry. To facilitate quick ser-
Wroniszewski says "AICON X-Ray GmbH spection in individual and bulk packaging. vice, Cantrell Gainco will stock and ship
is dedicated to delivering value to its cus- A full range of end-of-line machines covers critical AICON X-ray spare parts from its
tomers by providing complete quality belt widths from 300-1200 mm. The AICON Gainsville, Ga., warehouse. Beyond its ex-
control solutions- not just an X-Ray system. X-Ray Poultry features AISoft and Aicon clusive AICON X-ray territory in the poul-
Through our partnership with Cantrell Photon Counting Technology™ (PCT) try industry, Cantrell Gainco also will sell
Gainco, we are strengthening our presence technology and integrates with Cantrell and support AICON X-ray products to non-
in the U.S. market and making our technol- Gainco's live data tracking software to offer exclusive food industries, either directly or
ogies more accessible to American food capabilities beyond those of other technol- through other Fortifi businesses.
producers. This collaboration represents a ogies. Circle 20 on enquiry card
Alfa laval backs transatlantic biotech collaboration to

accelerate food innovation
Alfa Laval announces its support for a new of Alfa Laval’s Food & Water Division. “This
transatlantic collaboration between the collaboration reflects our commitment to
Danish Technological Institute and North scalable, science-driven solutions for the
Carolina State University aimed at accel- greater good.”
erating innovation in the production of Alfa Laval’s Food & Water Division has
food with a radically lower environmental a long history in engaging with partners
impact through bioprocessing. The mem- across academia, industry, and govern-
orandum of understanding (MoU) was ment to drive forward a shared vision of
signed on 23 September 2025 during a accelerating innovative solutions globally
high-level event at the Consulate General for nutrition and health. This collaboration
of Denmark in New York as part of Climate marks another significant step, together
Week NYC, in the presence of the chairman develop nutritious and healthy functional with the recently announced new Food
of the Danish Government’s Growth Team foods. These technologies can help com- Application & Innovation Centre in Copen-
for the Future of Agri-Food and Biosolu- bat noncommunicable diseases, reduce hagen, to support food producers in devel-
tions, Kristian Hundebøll. The agreement environmental impact, and address mal- oping new kinds of food and scale them to
marks a significant milestone in connect- nutrition by enriching food with nutrients,
ing two of the world’s most dynamic bioso- flavour, and appeal. industrial production for a growing global
lution hubs, Denmark and North Carolina. population while minimizing environmen-
“Biotech is reshaping how we produce tal impact.
Alfa Laval’s Food & Water Division, head- food and medicine. It is a strong enabler
quartered in Copenhagen, is actively en- for reducing the environmental impact of North Carolina is recognized as a leading
gaging in this initiative alongside Danish the global food system and for building hub for biotechnology with a robust eco-
companies to foster collaboration with health resilience into an ageing global system of research, innovation and skilled
like-minded businesses, academic institu- population. By linking the innovation eco- talent. Its unique combination of academic
tions, and policymakers in North Carolina. systems of Denmark and North Carolina, excellence and industrial infrastructure
The goal: To unlock the full potential of bio- we are creating a platform for real break- makes it a strategic location for biotech de-
processing, including precision fermenta- throughs to produce secure, safe and nutri- velopment and investment.
tion and biomass fermentation, in order to tious food,” says Sammy Hulpiau, President Circle 21 on enquiry card
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