Once trays have been filled with product, poultry processors will often be faced with how to transport them to packaging equipment elsewhere in the plant. This job can be done
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By Shan Zhan, Global Business Manager for Food & Beverage within the ABB Control Technologies business unit In summer 2017, 15 EU states, Switzerland and Hong Kong were affected by the
An innovative machinery scrappage incentive has been launched by SF Engineering supported by their strategic partner Marelec Food Technologies. Like Government-sponsored car scrappage schemes, SF Engineering are giving an allowance
ABP Food Group’s Renewables Division, Olleco, has announced the acquisition of an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at Westcott Park, Buckinghamshire in England from Renewi plc, a leading waste-to-product business, for
Spidex has announced that Highland Spring, a leading supplier of natural source bottled spring water, has selected Mainsaver CMMS to support best-practice maintenance at its plant in Blackford, Perthshire. The
Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, has announced that MOGUNTIA FOOD GROUP, a spice producer focusing on meat processing based in Basel, Switzerland, has decided to introduce Infor’s
JBT Corporation, one of the world’s leading solutions providers for the food and beverage processing industries, has announced the comprehensive relaunch of its online presence, with the introduction of a
Key Technology has launched a specialized Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyor designed specifically for integration with a metal detector to inspect bulk foods on processing and packaging distribution lines. Compared to traditional plastic
The Dairy Technology Award, presented by the trade magazines molkerei-industrie and International Dairy Magazine (both part of B&L MedienGesellschaft) and the Association of Ahlem Engineers, once again goes to GEA
BrewBroker has unveiled a new online marketplace for the global brewing industry. It brings everyone together who wants to brew beer enabling them to trade directly with breweries and suppliers on
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have published details of a major review into the sites where meat products are processed and stored in the UK. The two
CSP Technologies – a leader in packaging solutions that ensure product protection, enhance brand recognition and improve consumer experiences – has partnered with aseptic sampling specialist QualiTru Sampling Systems to develop TruDraw®, a single-use aseptic sampling
Dairies in the USA can now save up to 90 percent on CIP media, thanks to the special LEFF® (Low Emission Flip Flop) water-economizing function from GEA. GEA has been granted approval
The new Vent cutter 240 has been designed to operate at high speeds, up to 13,500 bph without sacrificing accuracy or adding yield loss. Optimal positioning of the bird relative
At the end of last year, the pig slaughter and processing entity Agroeco-Yug signed a contract with the technology group GEA for the supply, installation and commissioning of an extensive
The technology group GEA has specified its process solution for flavour manufacturing and developed a new machine design as well as control and cleaning elements for the production facilities from
GEA has announced the addition of its unique control technology CALLIFREEZE™ to its S-Tec range of spiral freezers for the food industry. The new system ensures that all products are
The DLG (German Agricultural Society) has announced the winners of the 2018 International FoodTec Award. This year, the renowned prize will be awarded to 17 innovations from the international food
Packo Pumps in Belgium and Daniatech in Denmark have bundled their expertise in pump manufacturing and mixing and have set a new standard in high-shear pumps. The patented rotor-stator design
Riggs Autopack is a British manufacturer of high quality depositors and filling machines, transfer pumps and automatic conveyor filling lines. They are a UK market leader with an excellent reputation
Two world leaders in their respective fields have combined their expertise to create Europe’s first bona fide antimicrobial nitrile gloves. Unigloves new Fortified single use gloves incorporate silver ion technology from BioCote®, which
Tetra Pak has launched Intelligent Customisation, an industry-first modular portfolio of heating systems that offers tailor-made processing solutions for food and beverage manufacturers. The modules, which are based on the
Resource efficiency will be the primary focus of Anuga FoodTec 2018, the leading international supplier fair for the food and
The EfficiencyManager from Klüber Lubrication, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of speciality lubricants, provides companies with a comprehensive overview of
Chr. Hansen has entered into a partnership with Rheolution Inc. on the global distribution of Rheolution’s CoaguSens™ and ElastoSens™ products.
The Environment, Foods and Rural Affairs Committee in the UK has published its report into 2 Sisters Food Group and
To reduce food processors costs, Advetec, a leading specialist in the treatment and reduction of solid and liquid organic waste, has launched
GEA has recently been selected to supply an extended pasta filata cheese production line for BMI in Jessen, Germany. With this exemplary
A new range of sliced chicken and turkey products from a primary supplier of high quality meats to the Irish
A new edition of Tetra Pak’s Orange Book is now available free online. Alongside the latest technologies and consumer insights,
By Gary Sewell, General Manager, Clearwater Technology Cost reduction is a constant challenge for any food processing business, yet many
Veolia Water Technologies has signed a contract to provide China-based Nutricia Pharmaceutical (Danone Nutricia) with a turnkey solution for water purification. By
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe is launching Presdough® 270 SB, the next-generation shea-based palm oil alternative, for excellence in bakery products. This
Tetra Pak has launched the Tetra Fino® Aseptic 100 Ultra MiM, a new package that offers an opportunity for customers
A revolutionary shopfloor datacapture technology is now available in the UK after successful implementations at manufacturing facilities on mainland Europe.
In a move to boost freezer capacity at its modern plant in Glasgow, leading UK fresh meat processing company, Scotbeef
Energy and process industry monitoring and control systems contain a lot of data, which is not always fully utilised. Data
For processors that work with proteins, starches, gums, vitamins, and flavourings, the Rotosolver high shear mixer is a must-have. This
Interfood Technology has launched a new website to provide an easy-to-use resource for sourcing the latest in food technology and
The recent addition of the GEA PowerGrind 200 alongside the larger 280 model completes this robust, high capacity PowerGrind family.
At the prestigious PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017, automation specialist Pacepacker Services repeated their 2015 success, winning two processing and
Tetra Pak has strengthened its product offering for ice cream manufacturers with the acquisition of Big Drum Engineering GmbH, a
Zensar Technologies, a leading digital solutions and technology services company that specializes in partnering with global organisations across industries on
Within the IQF potato industry steam peeling is the most common and efficient way of peeling. It is easy to
Bühler has celebrated the ground breaking for its Innovation Campus in Uzwil, Switzerland. Completion of the building is expected for
When it was launched in 2006, the Marel SensorX set a new standard in bone detection for poultry processors around
Preparing for a milestone anniversary is no mean feat, even for a global market leader – ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH recently celebrated
More than 350 exhibitors representing 1,500 brands will descend on the NEC, Birmingham on September 26th for the biggest PPMA
Riggs Autopack Ltd is a British manufacturer of high quality volumetric depositors and filling machines, transfer pumps and automatic conveyor
Building on its reputation as a best-in-class exhibition, the PPMA Show 2017 has announced the line-up for its new and
Tetra Pak has launched an ice cream extrusion line that promises unparalleled product quality and volume flexibility for medium-capacity producers.
Now in its 6th year, The PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017, which recognises the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship
Process Components Ltd has revealed a global strategy that is set to see it extend its global territories, significantly grow
Experts from the whole value chain will gather at the world’s largest protein platform to debate and shape a future