Processing
GEA expands capacities at Ahaus Test Center with two new modules
GEA is raising the Ahaus (Germany) Test Center’s profile as a key facility dedicated to piloting aseptic processing as well as the filling of sensitive foods and beverages.
Sidel contributes three Combi solutions for Lesieur’s light-weighted rPET edible oil bottles
Three Sidel and Serac Combis for edible oil have been installed in the bottling facility of Lesieur in the North of France.
Food and drink manufacturers help Made Smarter reach major milestone
The government-funded and industry-led initiative helping UK SMEs drive growth and decarbonise through digitalisation, has now supported its 200th business.
Golden Macadamias utilises Tomra Food’s latest sorting technologies
South African cooperative business Golden Macadamias has invested in a Tomra 5C sorting machine with Biometric Signature Identification technology.
Mackie’s goes under the microscope to test ice cream improvements
Scientists have put Mackie’s of Scotland’s ice cream brand under the microscope, to understand the impact of its new state-of-the-art freezer system on the smoothness of its ice cream.
Cremer offers multi-counter machine systems for F&B assortment packs
US-serving Cremer has broadened its offerings of multi-counter machine systems for food & beverage product assortments and variety packs.
KHS and Bergmann Brauerei united in brewing tradition
German brewery Bergmann Brauerei has invested in a compact KHS Innokeg AF1-C1 for its operations.
New Alfa Laval CM Connect leverages digitalisation in hygienic processing
The new CM Connect marks the next step in the digitalisation journey to drive innovation and growth for customers in the hygienic processing industries.
ICS Cool Energy launches remote monitoring service for temperate control equipment
ICS Link gives customers 24/7 access to live condition update and history of their assets, allowing them to oversee performance, energy consumption and remotely change set-points.
The historic Andes food storage techniques fuelling modern day demands
A food storage technique over 700 years old is at the heart of the way we continue to process world’s favourite foods, build safe medicines and prepare for emergencies, reports Diana Morris of European Freeze Dry.
ABB and Zume to accelerate transition away from single use plastics
ABB robots will automate production, enabling the scale and speed required to make California-based Zume’s packaging a cost-effective alternative to single-use plastics.
Sufresca accelerates green solution to reduce waste and plastic
The AgriTech start-up is presenting an easy plug-in business model for its edible coating that extends the life span of fresh produce.
Andritz introduces new vacuum filter for maximum hygiene in processing
International technology group Andritz has launched Nutrion, an innovative vacuum drum filter with a hygiene-optimised design that ensures high-quality end products.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests £11m in reducing emissions at GB sites
Change delivers a 1,500 tonne reduction in carbon emissions per year and represents a further step in CCEP’s ambition to reach net zero by 2040.