The International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST)will take place in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork on August 13-18th, 2017. The theme of the Congress is ‘Nurturing Locally, Growing Globally’. Speakers
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- 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...
UK supermarket chain Morrisons has agreed a major new, long-term wholesale supply initiative with convenience retailer McColl’s, which will take wholesale supply sales to more than £1 billion in due
One of the UK’s leading water re-use companies is celebrating 20 years in the industry. Aquabio Ltd – based in Worcester – was originally set up as a private business
In the second quarter of 2017 GEA was awarded a complete milk powder processing plant to Open Country Dairy in New Zealand including Modified Atmosphere Packing (MAP) that consistently provides
Hartmut Pütz, President Factory Automation EMEA at Mitsubishi Electric Europe, talks about the digital transformation of industry. He focuses on the effects on manufacturing businesses, especially at a production level,
During the first quarter of 2017, GEA in India received an order from the AmulFed Dairy (formerly Mother Dairy) in Gandhinagar, a unit of Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF).
SORTEX® optical sorting technology is helping world-class berry supplier Blåtand AB to drive efficiency in processing its wild berries, as it gears up for growth and expansion into new markets. This
Admix is promoting its entire mixing, milling, and powder induction portfolio along with its new service specials at Pack Expo Las Vegas and Process Expo Chicago in September. With thousands
The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Martine Snels to GEA’s Executive Board with effect from the beginning of October 2017. She will assume responsibility for GEA’s regions
Tetra Pak has launched its next generation high shear inline mixer, offering customers unparalleled ingredient mixing performance and lower operating costs. Featuring a radical new design that produces finer, more
London Bermondsey-based craft brewer Fourpure Brewing Co is to install the new GEA CRAFT-STAR™ skid mounted brewing system from GEA as part of a £2 million growth project that will
Bespoke design and automation of material pallet handling solutions and hydraulic elevators is the core business of Atelier Dumon. Atelier Dumon is a family owned company, based in Bruges, Belgium,
The Atritor Turbo Separator de-packaging system is designed to separate packaging from its contents, increasing product recovery and cutting back on waste. Coventry-based Atritor has supplied over 180 systems worldwide,
Advanced 3D modelling techniques and engineering innovation led Britvic to significantly reduce wastewater discharge, far exceeding their original targets. This modified system, built around existing technology and fully integrated with
By Francisco Pedrosa, National Clean Steam Specialist at Spirax Sarco While quality and purity of steam used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries has been an important consideration for years,
In an increasingly regulated and safety-conscious market, legislations such as the EU Directive for Bottled Water 98/88/EC (1998) drives the beverage industry to meet ever more stringent standards of quality.
The market for thigh fillet is opening up, offering plenty of opportunities worldwide. To benefit fully from this development, poultry processors can now process thighs by using the all-new inline
A total of 10375 sqm of production space and nearly 2000 sq m of office building was officially handed over to Meyn Polska on 13 June 2017. The company, based
Tetra Pak has launched a new in-line blender that helps dairy manufacturers improve consistency, ensure product quality and cut costs. At the heart of the new Tetra Pak® In-line Blender
The PPMA Show, the UK’s unmissable, free-to-attend, processing and packaging machinery exhibition, returns to the NEC from 26-28 September to provide manufacturers with insights into the latest machinery products, technologies
As part of the two-day Enterprise Ireland/IDA Trade & Investment Mission in Ireland event, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD visited Flow Technology at their
Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company, has announced that it now uses renewable electricity for more than a third of its total annual consumption worldwide.
EFSA scientists have devised a way to more accurately estimate consumer exposure to enzymes used in food production, improving their
The success of private label and the impact of price increases across European countries is driving up value sales of
High production temperatures in the food industry, for example in ovens, proofing cabinets, conveyors or motors, put considerable strain on
OAL Group has secured a £448,850 Innovate UK funded project to further develop its APRIL™ robotics material handling systems for
AB Systems is meeting growing demand for its award-winning materials handling and process cooling services with the appointment of Milton
Meyn Food Processing Technology, Cabinplant and MULTIVAC have completed a strategic alliance. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by
Further underlining its position at the forefront of high performance inspection equipment for the global food and pharmaceutical markets, LOMA
Teagasc will host the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST), in collaboration with University College Cork. This prestigious
Tetra Pak is revolutionising its issues diagnosis and resolution service, using mixed reality to reduce machine downtime and productivity loss
Silverson Machines Ltd have recently released a series of new ‘How to’ videos on their YouTube channel intended to demonstrate
The Admix Fastfeed powder induction and dispersion system consistently delivers smooth product for any batch size at controlled feed rates
Tetra Pak is transforming its Services by pioneering the use of the latest digital technologies. The company has launched a
Admix Europe ApS will be showcasing several flagship products along with new mixing services specials at the Interpack Trade Fair
By replacing the traditional permeable membrane with a specially developed impermeable membrane, Primoreels has radically simplified the process of producing
By Robin Holding, Commercial Director, CPM Wolverine Proctor Ltd The breakfast cereal industry sector has seen a steady growth over
Meat Technology Ireland, a new Enterprise Ireland, industry-led initiative that will build a strategic research and innovation base in beef
With the development of the BMF +Flux Compact S4, Pentair makes the benefits of diatomaceous earth (DE)-free beer membrane filtration
Breast cap deboning is an extremely important stage in any poultry processing plant. During this process, end products with the
The variety and complexity of products that dairy, food and beverage processors produce to stay competitive, challenges them to combine
The global market for high-value dairy based ingredients for infant, sports, and clinical nutrition is growing at high rates. At
Eilersen is releasing a new series of digital load cells in a hygienic (aseptic) design for dynamic weighing, process weighing,
In the food and drink factories it is an important factor when manufacturing, processing, packaging and distributing quality products, daily.
Goliath Packaging Systems, in business since 2007, sources, supplies, installs & after-sales services a comprehensive range of End-of-Line Automation, Materials
What chicken processor would not welcome an automatic in-line system allowing him to match hour after hour, consistently accurately and
Key Technology has a long history as a trusted supplier and partner to food processors worldwide. With the single most
There has been a Coppersmiths based in Rothes, Moray, Scotland since the mid-1850s servicing the fledgling Scotch Whisky Industry in
Lighthouse Systems, the UK-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) vendor, is a Finalist at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards, 2017, in
Operating from its base in Watergrasshill, Cork, Ireland, MSL Engineering Ltd (MSL) has close to four decades of industry experience
This March, the UK’s largest pop-up supermarket for industry buyers is coming to London’s ExCeL. Between 19–22 March, The International Food
Implementing an effective Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety management system is a central priority for today’s
GEA will present its technology and services at the 34th Annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), the world’s largest trade fair
GEA has recently developed a new spiral proofing and freezing system for the production of breakfast products, such as croissants