Showcasing the UK’s latest innovations in processing and packaging machinery, materials, containers and packaging design, the PPMA Total Show 2016 is set to return to the Birmingham NEC this September
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The European Commission has announced an additional package of exceptional measures using all the tools made available in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to support EU farmers while safeguarding the
Netherlands-based Van Hall Larenstein University and NIZO food research have commenced a large research project on the possibilities to increase the nutritional value of milk powder. In the next four
Robotics and automation has prospered in many manufacturing industries but there has been limited progress in food production because of a lack of enabling technologies leading to islands of automation.
Food and beverage manufacturers can no longer succeed by fine-tuning a relatively straightforward process of pushing as much through the production and supply chain operations as efficiently as possible. They
Johnny Bonke, Application Development Manager from GEA, will be taking part in the IDF Parallel Symposia in Dublin on Monday, 11 April 2016 organized by the International Dairy Federation. Johnny
In food production it is vital that the correct flooring is chosen for maximum safety and efficiency around the workplace. The main flooring requirements in the food industry are a
JBT Corporation, which provides technology solutions to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry globally, has purchased certain assets of Novus X-Ray, a supplier of advanced X-ray food inspection
During the past few years many customers have indicated to GEA of their need for a more integrated approach to enhance the current reliable and efficient solutions and services for
By Liam Murphy of HPP Tolling HPP Tolling was established in 2012 by Liam Murphy and George Donohue who after some in-depth market research and advice from our partners/advisors which include
Nestlé UK has launched “Productivity in Practice” a series of insights which show links between productivity gains, new technology and sustained improvements by the company’s people at all levels. With
The private storage aid for butter and skimmed milk powder will be extended until 30 September 2016, following the approval by Member States of a proposal made by the European
Bühler’s optical sorting solutions for the global food and non-food processing industry contain a wealth of configurable options, allowing customers to create extremely accurate sorting modes. For some, these multiple
At the end of 2015, GEA received a major order from Danone to equip a new state-of-the-art facility for its international Early Life Nutrition brands with several production lines. The
English wild game and venison supplier Yorkshire Game has increased turnover by 10% by investing in the latest state-of-the-art processing equipment. The company, which supplies high quality game and sustainable wild
GEA has recently established its own in-house test laboratory at its facility in Hamilton, New Zealand. The new laboratory will enable GEA engineers to carry out extensive tests on the
GEA has announced an order intake for Q4 2015 of at least EUR 1.240 million, which exceeds the old record of Q2 2013, when orders reached EUR 1.220 million. This
42 Technology has partnered with Gabler, one of the world’s leading providers of manufacturing process equipment, to help Mondelēz International make a dramatic improvement in the efficiency of its chewing
Malte Schlüter has been appointed as Director for Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) of the Factory Automation – European Business Group at Mitsubishi Electric Europe. His role
For all food manufacturers, quality is key. Only by providing foods of consistently high quality can they build markets, keep increasingly discerning customers happy, and protect the vitally important image
Star Refrigeration’s latest air-cooled Azanechiller 2.0 range raises the bar in chiller efficiency. Headline seasonal efficiency figures are 50% higher than the Eco-Design Directive requirement, with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency
In food and drink factories, hygiene and cleaning is an important factor when manufacturing, processing, packaging and distributing quality products, daily. With various processing areas in a factory it is
Abbott’s nutritional facility in Cootehill has won the overall Engineers Ireland MEETA Award for excellence in engineering maintenance. MEETA, the
Moody Plc will be celebrating 40 years in November 2015 as suppliers and service providers to the dairy, food, beverage,
Glanbia Consumer Foods Ireland has officially opened its new state-of-the-art UHT (Ultra-Heat-Treated) milk processing facility at Lough Egish in County
PLF International has launched a brand new responsive website, showcasing its full range of food and beverage filling technology, along
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) through its Irish National Committee is hosting two major symposia which will run for the
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization, has evaluated the carcinogenicity
In food and drink factories, hygiene and cleaning is an important factor when manufacturing, processing, packaging and distributing quality product
Efficiency and safety under foot in a snack food factory is high priority when it comes to deciding a new
GEA has built a complete processing plant for infant formula production for Yashili, one of the Big Three producers for
Global food processing equipment manufacture, JBT, has launched the Double D Revodrum® 600 Twin Drum Oven, a compact and versatile
Gunter Sauerwald has been appointed as Commercial Director of Pentair Südmo GmbH as of July 1, 2015. He has many years
Your health is your wealth. This is one of the biggest global trends driving consumers’ shopping behaviour today, as they
MICRODYN-NADIR, the Germany-based membrane and module manufacturer, has decided to build its second BIO-CEL® production line in the USA following the
Since 1983, SAP Italia has operated successfully on an international level in the field of construction of processing plants for
Effective lubrication of food processing equipment is becoming increasingly important. Both food processing facilities and food grade lubricant manufacturers play
Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of process and packaging technology, has agreed to acquire Kliklok-Woodman Corporation. US-based Kliklok- Woodman
Widely used in industries including chemicals, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, homogenisers play an important role in ensuring the correct end product
Through its Seital brand, SPX has in-depth knowledge and experience in the separation and clarification of food and beverage products.
Measom Freer’s popular range of blue measures are now available to order in Clear SBC Polystyrene. Ranging in size from
Frozen and chilled food manufacturers across the UK face a sharp rise in the cost of some refrigerant gases from
JBT Corporation, the global technology solutions provider to the food processing industry, has sealed a definitive deal to acquire A&B
SPX has a full range of processing equipment’s for the production of extended shelf life (ESL) milk including UHT, separator
Since membrane filtration was introduced in the dairy industry in the 70’s, the technology has gone through a relatively long
The elimination of waste in food and dairy plants provides a long list of benefits: increased yield, reduced power consumption,
With the increasing demand from consumers for thin cut steaks, Interfood Technology is highlighting the potential for automating the cutting
SPX, a leading supplier of flow technology solutions, has announced the release of a new smart phone app to help
The second annual Food & Drink Business Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday,
With businesses under increasing pressure to improve productivity and safety while reducing costs, the importance of proper machine maintenance is
Industry professionals are gearing up to visit the PPMA Show 2015, the UK’s premier, free-to-attend complete production line event for
The first vacuum pump with hygienic design in the world has been introduced by Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems. This
Members of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) in Britain who are working towards an industry-wide water reduction target have
UK dairy companies are at the forefront of the food and drink industry’s efforts to improve water efficiency, according to
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