Processing
Bacardi shifts production in Puerto Rico distillery to hand sanitiser
A shift in production by Bacardi at the world’s largest premium rum distillery is helping supply ethanol required to produce the much-needed hand sanitisers that are in high demand as a result of Covid-19.
Buhler to create food sensations digitally with virtual tradeshow
Bühler will take this occasion to focus on digital communication alternatives, virtual presentations, and online conversations to keep customers fully up-to-date.
Evonik achieves biotech breakthrough with animal-free collagen
The recombinant technology will provide pharmaceutical, medical, cell culture and tissue engineering markets with a highly soluble, ultra-pure form of collagen.
Baker Perkins invests in machine tools for business growth
Installation of two state-of-the-art three-axis machining centres at its facility in Peterborough, UK, takes the manufacturing capability to new levels.
Interpack Insight
Here is your roundup for the latest insights into the Interpack event in May this year.
New technology helps reduce salt, keep flavour
Microwave assisted thermal sterilisation processing uses microwave technology to kill any pathogens in food, yet doesn’t reduce the flavour intensity of other ingredients.
Throat metal detector supports snackification trends at interpack 2020
More than 60% of European’s add snacks to their weekly grocery baskets.
Consistency key in addressing salt levels in bacon
In an era when controlling the amount of salt in bacon products has never been more important, technology has a vital role to play.
Syntegon Technology at interpack 2020: innovations for confectionery manufacturing
Syntegon Technology will exhibit innovations that stand out in terms of sustainability, cleanability and ease of operation.
Cargill enters meatless market with plant-based burger
Cargill will offer a ‘portfolio that will encompass both pea and soy formulations’.
Workers at an East Yorkshire poultry business rewarded for long service
Soanes Poultry has instigated an annual reward scheme to celebrate team members who have been with the company for a decade.
McVitie’s reduces sugar in the nation’s favourite biscuits
The new recipes have been achieved through re-balancing ingredients to reductions in sugar and salt.
Dairygold Food Ingredients announces biggest ever UK investment for its Leeds site
Four-phase build is to boost productivity, increase capacity and improve office workspace, along with implementing a progressive NPD agenda.