Launch of new innovative temperature sensors from ifm

ifm, a leader in sensor technology and automation solutions, is excited to introduce two innovative products: the TP2 Temperature Plug and the TSM clamp on Temperature Sensor Module. These advancements are specifically designed to meet the stringent hygiene standards of various industries, offering exceptional reliability and performance. The TP2 Temperature Plug marks a significant advancement […]

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Brakes Introduces Enhanced Welfare Standard for Fresh Chicken

Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has announced that it has become the first major wholesaler to introduce enhanced welfare standards for its own brand fresh primary chicken range. The move, which was completed in January 2025, provides chicken with 20% more space to move around and perch, allowing them to express more natural behaviours. […]

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Strong FANUC SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures

New SR-12iA/C with 12kg payload is ideal in food and cleanroom applications. With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires […]

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Why the food industry needs CO₂ – and how to make it sustainable

Food-grade CO₂ is an indispensable resource for the food and beverage industry, serving multiple critical functions such as carbonation in drinks, extending shelf life through modified atmosphere packaging, chilling, freezing, and maintaining quality in food processing. However, rising prices and supply volatility have placed significant financial pressures on manufacturers. In recent years, CO₂ prices have […]

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Mevalco, the UK’s Spanish fine food importer – gives support to Bristol charity, the MAZI project

Mevalco, the Bristol-based Spanish distributor which includes some of the UK’s most talented high-profile chefs and fine dining establishments amongst its customers, has announced a collaboration with The MAZI Project – the Bristol youth-led charity, which was founded in 2019 and nourishes vulnerable 16–25-year-olds through food. The MAZI Project supports care leavers, and young asylum seekers, […]

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Mastering all the P’s in food chain productivity

Food safety specialist Fortress Technology examines why working smarter not harder is critical to safeguarding the future of global food security, naming performance, product, people, process and profit as the top 5 productivity priorities in UK food manufacturing.  The food chain plays a significant part in our economy. In 2022, it accounted for approximately eight […]

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