Category: Product News

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 […]

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been awarded the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate for the sixth time – once again achieving the highest possible classification level. The company received Double AA accreditation, passing the audit first time. The good news follows hot on the heels of Central Foods once again being awarded a position […]

Company invests £2m in Bicester site as it sees fourfold increase in demand Fresh Direct has reported a fourfold increase in production for its Fresh Kitchen brand, which produces a comprehensive range of sauces, pickles, slaws, marinades, relishes and desserts for the foodservice industry. As a result, the company has invested £2m at its Bicester […]

Incorporating sustainability and provenance into branding has been key to changes being made at luxury drinking chocolate manufacturer Cocoa Canopy, with the help of compostable packaging provider Futamura. Consistent growth has seen the company move from hand-packing its products into film bags and selling at food and gift fairs, to a new film and automated […]

Brillopak, a leading UK end-of-line retail crate loading specialist, has launched its new TrayPAKer, a high-speed robot-based packaging solution that also offers multi-material handling capabilities, making it ready for any material trend – now and in the future. The new TrayPAKer – the result of three years of extensive research and development – solves many […]