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Processing
- UK Food System Net Zero plan outlines how industry and government can achieve ambitious 2050 emission reduction targets The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) has released the report, A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, providing a framework for the food sector to achieve 70% emissions...
- €500 million sale of Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Kerry Group plc has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited to the co-op for a total expected consideration of €500...
- Belfast-based Cocktail Keg Company secures £1.2 million of investment to grow its business A Belfast company, which creates the world’s only freshly batched cocktails, has attracted £1.2 million in funding to grow its business from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI), managed...
- Blackburn cupcake manufacturer secures grants from UK adoption programme to digitalise A cupcake manufacturer is among 23 more to secure backing from Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation among SME manufacturers in the UK. Cupcakes By Sophia, based in...
- Nestlé introduces culinary innovations focusing on protein Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high protein products across key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs under new brands, as well as the continuous...
London Electronics makes flexible and easy to use production monitoring systems, designed to help you get the best out of your plant and teams. You can see live data for
NG Bailey has started work at Arla’s new flagship dairy being built in Aylesbury, delivering 17 pre-fabricated modules to site to create the dairy’s main services distribution corridor. Each of
The Packaging and Converting Executive Forum (PACE) will celebrate its eight anniversary in 2013 in the beautiful location of Prague, Czech Republic. PACE has established itself as the industry’s key
When Gerhard Schubert presented his first hot-melt box erecting and gluing machine to the public 46 years ago, his sons Gerald and Ralf were only two and five years old,
16 Marel OCM9500 Box Labellers deliver consistent weighing accuracy at higher speeds than manual labelling and reduce manning levels on the line. Adams Foods, founded in 1922, is the UK’s
New dual-benefit oil recovery system removes floating sediment and recovers up to 80% of reusable oil Global food processing equipment manufacturer, JBT FoodTech, has launched theworld’s first Floating Crumb Removal
Atlas Copco has applied its expertise in air compressors to vacuum pump technology with the launch of its new GV oil-sealed rotary screw vacuum pump system, suitable for “rough vacuum”
Manumixx, a dynamic company providing top quality sportfood and food supplement products, has opened a new facility to meet increased demand. Manumixx has a mission “To produce the best sport
The UK’s only processing and packaging exhibition dedicated entirely to the food and drink sector, Pro2Pac, is set to make its return from 17-20 March 2013, with its largest event
The Brau Beviale (13.11.-15.11.2012) in Nuremberg, Germany provides the perfect platform for Pentair to present latest innovations and proven solutions from Haffmans, Südmo and Pentair Beverage Systems (former Pentair Process
Ishida Europe has developed a versatile mix-weighing solution for Benelux frozen snacks market leader Ad van Geloven for the introduction of a new product range in the important savoury snacks
A highly innovative range of high-performance cylinders, designed to significantly reduce energy usage and operating costs in numerous processing applications, will make its UK show debut on stand J62 at
London – Heraeus Noblelight has reported on two recent application of its Infrared heating technology at chocolate manufacturers – both seeking to address quality and production issues with existing heating
Sensing solutions specialist SICK UK is hitting the road with a series of its popular Technology Days to bring expert advice in Machine Vision, Auto Ident and Measurement to the
Experienced food industry professional Alan Burgess, who is well known within the food processing sector, has joined Spice Application Systems (SAS) as a director, taking on responsibility for sales and
Matcon presented their innovative products and systems to the powder processing industries at ACHEMA in Frankfurt, a leading triennial exhibition for process engineering and biotechnology. This exhibition is by far
The UK’s leading people management standard, Investors in People specialises in transforming business performance through people. The Gold standard is awarded to truly cutting-edge organisations, operating at the highest level
Healthy Farm, one of the leading producers of high quality food products in Russia, has recently invested in the first Meyn-Ishida poultry processing solution in the Ural region. With a
UK food and drink manufacturers signed up to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) have achieved a 14.4% reduction in water use (excluding that in product), according to the latest progress
In the run up to the London Olympics, Manumixx, a dynamic company providing top quality sportfood and food supplement products, has opened a new facility to meet increased demand. Manumixx
Egemin has signed a contract with La Costena, a Mexican producer of canned foods. Egemin is to install a new AGV system in the La Costena warehouse close to Mexico
Nestle is using zero gravity research to develop its understanding of the foam technology used in its products. The study
HRS Heat Exchangers Limited, a leading heat transfer specialist for the process industry, has recently sold equipment to UK’s largest
New to the Marel range, the WPL9010 Manual Weigh Price Labeller is ideal for low volume labelling of individual packs,
The 30. ACHEMA, world forum of the process industry and trend-setting technology summit for chemical engineering, environmental protection and
Bühler Warsaw hosted nine leading Polish frozen processors on a visit to its renovated applications department in London, UK, to
On Tuesday, June 5th Meyn Food Processing Technology officially opened their new international head quarters. The state-of-the-art head quarters and
Balk/Son, 6th of June 2012 – Rendac Son (part of VION Ingredients) and the Dutch water technology company Paques have
Following the previous highly successful symposia in this series — Rennes/FR (2001), Cork/IE (2004), San Francisco/US (2007) and Melbourne/AU (2009)
Dating back to the eighties, growing consumer concerns about health and diet have driven increased use of palm oil as
London – That automation can protect, rather than destroy, jobs by improving the productivity, competitiveness and skills base of UK manufacturing,
Pentair Südmo is pleased to announce that Heinz-Jürgen Kroner has been appointed to the role of managing director, effective May
Riggs Autopack manufacture high quality depositors, filling machines, transfer pumps and conveyor filling lines, for the food production industry. Established
Bühler SORTEX will highlight pioneering new food safety and sorting technologies for frozen vegetable and berry processors during its educational
The Carrigbyrne Farmhouse Cheese Company, in conjunction with its sister company Ballyshannon Recycling has introduced a pump and a macerator
The world’s first commercial robotic milking rotary has been unveiled by Swedish dairy equipment company DeLaval at a pilot farm
Autotech Controls Ltd has purchased Igranic Control Systems Ltd and PSJ Fabrications Ltd to form Automated Technology Group (ATG) Ltd,
Measom Freer has launched a new range of scoops in standard food safety colours, with antibacterial additive also available to
Food and drinks manufacturers are required to run environmental monitoring programmes to maintain safe production environments. These are scheduled campaigns
Belgian company Spiromatic designs, manufactures, installs and services solid and liquid food ingredient handling equipment for the food and drink
Ball Packaging Europe, Krones and Klimasan have been recognised for their performance in quality, service, value and corporate responsibility and
32,000 blinis! That’s how many of those delicious little pancakes are packed every hour by the Marel IPL Robot system
The majority of food manufacturers are literally throwing away thousands of pounds every year in invisible energy, according to Star
A waterfall might appear to be an unusual model on which to base an OEE production report for the food
A new report examines how to build public confidence in innovative technologies – including those used in the food and
With sales of SFr2.13 billion (Eur1.76 billion), the global Buhler Technology Group once again achieved solid growth of about 12%
Producers of food and beverages expect their industrial floors to remain permanently hygienic over years despite chemical and mechanical influences.
Marel has launched ValueSpray, a new system for in-line marinating of meat products. ValueSpray offers quick and easy in-line marinating
Reducing down time in food sterilisation processes MARCH 05, 2012/LONDON, UK – HRS Process Technology, the American arm of
Uzwil, February 28, 2012 – Compared to conventional dryers, the Ecothermatik™ uses 40% less heat, 20% less cooling and 10%
The French company STATICE designs and produces customised systems for industries wanting to monitor their processes, especially the food processing
Anuga FoodTec (27.03. – 30.03.2012) in Cologne, Germany, provides the perfectplatform for Pentair Südmo to present the DSV Complete
UK-based AMP-Rose is one of the world’s leading suppliers of processing and packaging machinery for the chocolate, confectionery, candy, biscuit