The issue of handling is not as simple as it looks in cheese. Depending on the type of cheese and even the way it is processed, without modifications, a cheese line can wind up a clumping mess. Ian Aitchinson, head of technical operations at conveying company Yamato, is well aware of the challenges arising from moving cheese that has been grated, sliced or otherwise processed. "The single biggest sector for cheese right now is grated cheese, either for retail packing or for food service.
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