Zarecki Expands Production with Integrated Conveyor System from Key Technology

Processing over 6,000 metric tons of fresh fruit every year, Zarecki brings together locally grown produce and modern technology to provide food manufacturers with top quality ingredients for their breakfast cereals, snack bars, confectionaries and more. In 2022, while expanding production with a new line that sweetens and dehydrates different types of berries, Zarecki turned to Key Technology and selected an integrated vibratory conveyor system with five Impulse™ shakers.

Designed for processing and packaging lines that require precise metering and low maintenance drives, Key’s Impulse shakers are ideal for product mixing, ingredient feeding, scale feeding and more because they start and stop quickly, which helps maximize product quality, throughput and line efficiency. Impulse is equipped with dedicated solid-state controls that enable conveying pan amplitudes to range from zero to 100 percent for superior

Dehydrated fruit processor Zarecki has made a name for themselves across Europe since launching in 2017. production versatility. Running at speeds of up to two metric tons of fruit per hour, Zarecki’s new line sweetens cherries, currants and blueberries with infusion tumblers, which discharge the syrupy product into a flume system. From there, product is run through a series of three Impulse conveyors with specialized screens that de-syrup and de-juice the fruit. Next, an Impulse transfer conveyor directs the product 90-degrees around a corner and feeds an Impulse spreading conveyor featuring custom-designed lanes, which perfectly spread the infused fruit for presentation to the dryer’s infeed system.

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Rosemullion Distillery’s iconic dry gin is voted the best in England (World Drinks Awards 2024). Outperforming big brands for 6 years, 61 awards and counting

Helford based, family run Artisan distillery, Rosemullion, are delighted to announce that they have again come out on top, winning the England title at the World Drinks Awards 2024 for their iconic Dry Gin. This prestigious accolade now brings their award tally to 61, making Rosemullion one of the most awarded distilleries in the country. This winning cycle, which began in 2019, is all the more remarkable for this small but dedicated distillery as it has consistently outperformed bigger or more long established brands in doing so well for so long.

The World Drinks Awards are highly respected by both consumers and traders alike and are crucial in recognizing, rewarding and promoting the world’s best spirits to all markets. The selection process is rigorous and includes blind tasting by a carefully chosen panel of International experts. Rosemullion’s winning Dry Gin is based on a traditional recipe made by the Bradbury family and their team – it ‘presents’ as a clean tasting, big-hearted drink which is based on a bold blend of juniper, citrus fruits and botanicals.

Rosemullion’s continuing success story owes a lot to the background of its founders Liz and Andy Bradbury – both are chemists with years of past experience in product development and improvement processes such as Kaizen, 6-sigma and TQM. Speaking today, Andy explains why, in his opinion, Rosemullion spirits have been so successful - “utilizing our experience, we make classic spirits, not sugar flavoured, additive laden spirits, so our Gins purely taste of gin, not ‘fruit shoots’. Similarly, we want our rums to taste of rum and not be hidden by sugars and vanilla etc. To achieve good gin, rum and whisky the foundation is in the fermentation, which provides a firm footing for creating great spirits. We also draw upon our unique surroundings to underscore our provenance – Helford rainwater is used in the fermentation and distillation process, complemented by local Cornish ingredients plus seasonal fruit from our own orchard and vines. We only produce small batches to ensure optimum quality control. We aim always to be the protectors and perfecters of the distillery craft, constantly looking to improve even category winners”.

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In addition to the previous factors, Rosemullion also strives to maintain ethical, responsible and sustainable practices. Rosemullion are registered with Cornwall Council’s ‘Made in Cornwall’ scheme – hence they are audited in terms of what they say they do, covering the fermentation, distilling and aging processes carried out on their site. In terms of minimizing their environmental impact they have a rainwater catchment system and minimize their water consumption by recycling their cooling water for use in the fermenters. They also minimize the use of plastic from suppliers and all their own plastic and cardboard waste is sent to recyclers. Finally they pay more for their distribution boxes so they can reuse them.

For more information visit: www.rosemulliondistillery.com

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Dehydrated fruit processor Zarecki has made a name for themselves across Europe since launching in 2017. production versatility. Running at speeds of up to two metric tons of fruit per hour, Zarecki’s new line sweetens cherries, currants and blueberries with infusion tumblers, which discharge the syrupy product into a flume system. From there, product is run through a series of three Impulse conveyors with specialized screens that de-syrup and de-juice the fruit. Next, an Impulse transfer conveyor directs the product 90-degrees around a corner and feeds an Impulse spreading conveyor featuring custom-designed lanes, which perfectly spread the infused fruit for presentation to the dryer’s infeed system.

Dehydrated fruit processor Zarecki has made a name for themselves across Europe since launching in 2017. production versatility. Running at speeds of up to two metric tons of fruit per hour, Zarecki’s new line sweetens cherries, currants and blueberries with infusion tumblers, which discharge the syrupy product into a flume system. From there, product is run through a series of three Impulse conveyors with specialized screens that de-syrup and de-juice the fruit. Next, an Impulse transfer conveyor directs the product 90-degrees around a corner and feeds an Impulse spreading conveyor featuring custom-designed lanes, which perfectly spread the infused fruit for presentation to the dryer’s infeed system.

for creating great spirits. We also draw upon our unique surroundings to underscore our provenance – Helford rainwater is used in the fermentation and distillation process, complemented by local Cornish ingredients plus seasonal fruit from our own orchard and vines. We only produce small batches to ensure optimum quality control. We aim always to be the protectors and perfecters of the distillery craft, constantly looking to improve even category winners”.