By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Over the last decade or so, the benefits of aseptic filling technology compared to traditional hot filling techniques have become well known in the food and drink sector. The benefits in terms of product quality have been well documented and discussed. 1 However, the […]
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BST are proud to be the original pioneers in metal detectable plastic technology and are the driving force in the UK combatting the issue of plastic contamination in food production worldwide. We specialise in metal detectable, x-ray visible, shatter resistant, and antimicrobial food safe products, utilised across all food sectors to reduce the risk of […]
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For many logistical reasons, ingredient lines and food SMEs are increasingly seeking compact, high performance, and energy efficient contaminant detection equipment. Catering to this trend, at FoodEx 2023, stand K41 Fortress Technology will showcase several of its small footprint solutions, intentionally designed to save processors valuable production space without compromising on metal detection sensitivity. Offering […]
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The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association’s (MPMA) Director and Chief Executive, Robert Fell, recently presented at The National Food Waste Conference at the Wellcome Collection, London highlighting how canned foods can reduce food waste and how its carbon savings can assist in accelerating our journey to a carbon neutral future. The presentation – entitled ‘Carbon benefits […]
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The specialist bakery business, Finsbury Food Group has acquired Lees Foods in a cash deal reported to be worth £5.7 million. Renowned for its snowballs, teacakes and meringues Lees Foods has been in business since 1931 and has a workforce of around 200, based in Lanarkshire. Finsbury Food Group has said it believes the deal […]
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At FoodEx 2023, Stand G100, JentonDimaco will showcase its latest Veri-VIEW software that checks food labels against robust source data before any food packs leave the factory floor. JentonDimaco will explain to visitors how this ‘belts & braces’ automated approach to label verification can accelerate the verification process, catch mis-labelled products early, enable product to […]
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“After a five-year hiatus, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns to the NEC, Birmingham this April (24th – 26th), as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows. Bringing together the very best of the hospitality, manufacturing and grocery, speciality & convenience retail sectors, the shows are set to showcase the very latest products, big thinking, key […]
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Handling operations are now the most popular application for industrial robot purchases, representing 52% of UK installations in 2021[1]. But as well as speed and dexterity, today’s manufacturers are also looking to maintain rigorous hygiene standards when automating their handling applications. To this end, FANUC has launched two new ultra-hygienic additions to its renowned SCARA […]
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Creams, tablets or tobacco: the list of products that are packaged and filled with the help of machines from Merz goes on and on. The company focuses on high quality packaging machines and special machines for stick packs. The drive solutions required for this need to provide high dynamics, high reliability and high efficiency. The […]
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Leading international agri-food firm revamps ERP platform for digital transformation Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that AB Agri, a leading international agri-food business providing animal feeds and services, has chosen Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage to digitally transform its global operation. The industry-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution will be delivered as a public cloud […]
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