Modern society is characterised by our reliance on convenience. We are all guilty of choosing convenience over the most sustainable option – from single-use disposable coffee cups to the polystyrene packaging and plastic bags used to keep takeaway food warm. Over the past decade, however, the food and drink industry has been making some steps […]
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With skeleton food safety crews, a leaner post-Brexit quality control workforce and Food Factory Managers wearing multiple technical hats, JentonDimaco Director Dr Russ Sion explores how a ‘belts & braces’ approach to label verification can save overtasked technical professionals sinking under the compliance and cost controls pressures. Food factory managers today are carrying the weight […]
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One of the UK’s leading packaging experts has invested more than £200,000 into launching a new premier logistics offer that goes beyond the usual delivery of items across Europe and the UK. Nuneaton’s Lesters Logistics, which is part of the Burntwood-based Lesters Group, is now offering new and existing clients access to its ‘Signature Logistics’ […]
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Discover the latest industry insights and trends at Excel London on 21 & 22 September 2023 As one of the world’s most connected venues, getting to ExCeL couldn’t be easier Event organisers are already fielding huge demand from potential exhibitors and visitors PROPER snacks founder Cassandra Stavrou, Liz Earle MBE and Candy Kittens co-founder Jamie […]
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Food processing machinery is a dynamic market – full of change and plenty of digital innovation. While out-of-the-box turnkey inspection applications are great, connecting legacy production lines to modern technology can be fraught with upgrades and customised development work. Given that legacy equipment is deeply rooted in the manufacturing world and considering the capital expenditure […]
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Integrated solution enabled leading manufacturer of food equipment & meal packaging systems to optimize its inventory 30 times faster while boosting customer and employee satisfaction Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Oliver Packaging & Equipment Co. — a leading manufacturer of premium food equipment and meal packaging systems — is leveraging its integrated […]
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50 OPTIME wireless condition monitoring sensors were installed at the plant to continuously monitor 157 pieces of equipment Savings of 30,000 euros per year by preventing six days (144 hours) of unplanned machine downtime OPTIME monitors a range of rotating equipment including pumps, cooling tower fans, agitator gearboxes and refrigeration compressors Comprehensive monitoring solution at […]
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There’s just under a month to go until Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns to the NEC, Birmingham (24th – 26th April). Opening its doors for the first time in five years as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, the flagship event for the processing, packaging and logistics industries will offer visitors an unrivalled opportunity […]
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It seems that compulsory product traceability may be imminent for food and beverage manufacturers as global efforts to facilitate recalls and protect consumer safety increase following several consumer safety scandals in recent years. So, what would compulsory traceability mean? How might traceability record keeping, and in particular batch-level coding, play a crucial role in the […]
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Having engineered some of the most reliable x-rays on the market, the newest in-line Raptor X-Ray, Pipeline X-Ray and Apollo machines from Fortress Technology Europe all deliver cleanability, supreme hygiene standards and food protection assurance in bucket loads. With not a loose wire or hanging cable in sight! Utilising the highest-spec food x-ray technologies, all […]
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