In any kind of processing, waste is almost always inevitable. However, we should aim to reduce as much waste as possible. As we know, waste costs money and impacts the environment negatively. A large amount of commercial waste in the food and drink sector is, of course, food waste, which can have a significant financial […]
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Where an EOL-packaging, distribution, or other similar application requires powerful all-round high-performance palletising robots, the MOTOMAN PL series is the ideal solution. Available from Robotics and Motion Control specialists YASKAWA, these robots offer excellent speed-payload combinations, stacking heights and simple installation. MOTOMAN PL robots include newly tuned kinematics and the latest generation of Sigma7 drive […]
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By Matt Hale, International Sales and Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Many industrial processes require energy, but only a portion of that energy input is used for each operation such as pasteurisation or evaporation. Unused energy is wasted, often passing to the environment as hot gas or liquid. However, by using heat exchangers, it is […]
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By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Along with others in the anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector, HRS Heat Exchangers welcomes the recent announcement by the Government that weekly collections of food waste will also be introduced for most households across England by 20261. Defra’s ‘Simper Recycling’ plans also state […]
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UK’s largest aluminium can plant in Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK, owned by Ball, has been recognised for its work on sustainability, community engagement and employee-led culture, winning two categories at the NNBN awards on Friday 6th October taking place at the Kettering Plant Hotel. The NNBN Business Awards acknowledge and celebrate innovative, hardworking, and enterprising businesses […]
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By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Orange juice remains one of the most popular soft drinks around the world, but challenging weather conditions in 2021, 2022 and 2023 in the world’s major production regions of Brazil and Florida mean that the supply chain faces record raw material costs. As a […]
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A recent study conducted by the University of Southampton, compared the detection capability of the EIT Bactiscan with other detection technologies to optimise its use in the food processing sector. Pathogen detection methods currently adopted by the food industry require either significant time, specialist expertise, or the continued use of consumables. As a complementary detection […]
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In the world of cold storage, where precision is paramount, maintaining a set point temperature within freezer and chilled rooms is not just a preference; it’s a necessity. Temperature control isn’t merely a matter of convenience; it’s the foundation upon which product integrity, energy efficiency, and operational savings stand. In this case study, we provide […]
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Tork, from leading hygiene and health company, Essity, looks ahead by providing products and solutions that help customers achieve sustainability goals. Food and drink manufacturing today faces a particular challenge – how to balance the demand to continuously improve productivity with the need to meet sustainability goals. Sitting alongside Tork’s targets to provide better hygiene […]
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The Pallet Unwrapper – one of few missing links in today’s automated factories, the system accepts pallets at its base then measures them, cuts through the wrapping without harming the contents, and finally removes the wrapping for recycling. VARO’s revolutionary unwrapping solution, the Pallet Unwrapper, can gently remove the stretch film wrapped around pallets. The […]
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