Processing
Bosch plans to sell its packaging business
Bosch has announced its decision to look for a buyer for its packaging machinery business (PA), specifically the pharmaceuticals and food units of the Packaging Technology division.
Jobs boost at 2 Sisters Scotland
More than 250 jobs are to be created at 2 Sisters Food Group.
Crown facilitates Almond blockchain technology for FACT Water
Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East is launching its CrownConnect technology in conjunction with FACT – an all-natural sparkling drink. Each can will be marked with a 2D unique scannable code.
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
£5 million investment for Laila Rice
Surya Foods’ Harwich site’s processing capacity is set to almost double following the installation of new Buhler equipment.
AxFlow launches range of processing pumps
A new series of pumps from AxFlow have been launched to help food manufacturers with the transfer and filling of sauces and beverages, as well as meat and pastry processing.
Nestlé unveils ‘world first’ investment in distribution centre
Nestlé has unveiled plans to create a 638,000sq ft distribution centre at the new East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Challenges and opportunities
It’s official – Carly has left the building (packed off with an array of baby gifts and our very best wishes.)
Primera introduces LX910e colour label printer
Primera Technology, manufacturer of specialised digital colour printers, has announced LX910e, its newest desktop colour label printer.
SteriTouch brings detectable properties to food processing equipment
Antimicrobial brand SteriTouch has launched a new detectable additive range for the food processing sector.
BFFF Annual Product Awards recognise top products of 2018
The best new frozen food products in both retail and foodservice were recognised at the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF) Annual Product Awards (7 June 2018).
Nomad Foods to acquire Aunt Bessie’s
Nomad Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Aunt Bessie’s from William Jackson & Son for approximately €240 million.
FDF to focus on sustainability at SOFHT Summer Soirée
‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ is the theme of the lecture from Helen Munday, chief scientific officer of the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) to be delivered at this year’s Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) ‘Summer Soirée’.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability