Swancote Energy is investing in new facilities to generate renewable biomethane gas from commercial food waste. The facilities also enable carbon capture and will be built alongside the company’s existing food waste and packaging recycling plant in the centre of the UK. “Biomethane is an important part of UK strategy to combat climate change and […]
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By: Fransisca Tedjo, Head of National Food Safety and Quality, Golden Agri-Resources Ongoing advances in palm oil processing are helping to ensure that this widely used product can continue to meet increasingly stringent demands for food safety from customers, regulators, and ultimately, consumers. The focus on palm oil has historically been on the challenge of […]
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A recent survey by Sapio Research, conducted on behalf of Celebration Packaging, looked at consumer understanding of the bans on single-use plastic packaging, the alternative materials available and expectations around reusables. “In our previous report on the findings of the survey, we looked at how over 50% of consumers expect a food-to-go outlet to provide […]
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In order to keep logistics and production processes running smoothly, it is often important to measure the precise quantity or volume of bulk goods such as plastic granules, grain, flour, animal feeds, gravel and rock at storage locations. To avoid production downtime due to a lack of material, the fill levels in storage silos must […]
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Industrial Physics’ latest research reveals that professionals in the food packaging industry are addressing demands for greater sustainability and consumer preference with innovative approaches to material choice and the processes involved in production. The leading packaging, product, and material test and inspection provider conducted a worldwide survey of packaging professionals operating across industries including food […]
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All roads lead to next week’s London Packaging Week With just over a week to go until the much-anticipated London Packaging Week, event organisers Easyfairs have confirmed that its flagship two-day exhibition looks set to be its most successful yet. This year, the ExCeL will open its doors to thousands of brands – each looking […]
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By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers According to some estimates, over a third of all the food produced globally is wasted. The UK generates around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste a year, of which some 1.5 million tonnes (16%) comes from manufacturing1. While not all of this material is […]
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In today’s world, where environmental concerns dominate, businesses across industries are recognising the importance of reducing energy consumption and minimising waste in their production processes. Embracing sustainable practices benefits the planet and offers economic advantages. This article highlights two cutting-edge technologies – Ultrasonic Defoaming Technology and High Velocity, Low Pressure Air Knife Drying Systems – […]
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In the dynamic, ever-evolving world of food processing and distribution, the role of labelling cannot be overstated. Bluepoint, a renowned UK manufacturer of premium tags and labels, recognizes the critical importance of labelling within this industry. Food safety stands at the forefront of their mission, understanding the dire repercussions that can arise from inadequate labelling. […]
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Beneficial Change requires investment, but doing nothing costs far more. It isn’t the extent or the pace of change, which is surprising, but the extent to which so many companies seem reluctant to embrace beneficial change and instead, do nothing. For many, the rate of change has been stuck in neutral for far too long […]
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