Processing Equipment & Systems, Automation, Control

MPC sees demand grow for non-GMO, natural ingredients in snacks, confectionery & beverages

06-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Malt Products Corporation (MPC), which manufactures malted barley extract and sweeteners, has seen increasing demand for non-GMO and natural, nutritious ingredients.

VTT tests recyclable waste extruder on bread

21-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a cylindrical extruder to turn problematic textiles and plastics into recyclable materials.

tna moves to a larger office & training facility in Dubai

20-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

tna has opened an office and training facility in Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ) to expand its services in the Middle East.

OAL expands steam infusion tech in Australia

19-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

OAL has partnered with system integrator, Process Plant Network (PPN), to distribute its Steam Infusion Vaction Pump in Australia.

Lindor develops 4-in-1 processing machine for caramelized dried fruit flakes

18-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Lindor has developed a machine for a German fruit processor, which mixes, coats, dries and roasts sweetened fruit flakes.

Haas expands in India thanks to Bühler acquisition

14-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Haas has expanded in India thanks to the Bühler acquisition last year, adding an oven manufacturing plant to its service and support facility in the country.

Microalgae protein grown in tanks to be the next generation future of food

13-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Alternative protein sources, insect-fed chicken and fish, cultured meat and algae – many technologies are being tested for the diet of tomorrow, according to Bühler.

Take a look behind the scenes of Bühler’s CUBIC innovation campus

08-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Consumer eating habits will change in the coming decades and we will have to find new sources to provide humankind with sustenance in the future, according to Bühler.

AMF Bakery Systems aligns with sweet baked goods equipment brand to strengthen global footprint

06-Feb-2019 By Kristine Sherred

Netherlands-based AMF – which specializes in bread and tortilla equipment – has integrated sweet baked goods and pizza equipment company Tromp Group under the AMF banner to better assist bakers to diversify their product offerings.

tna appoints CEO to grow the company to the next level

28-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

tna has promoted Jonathan Rankin to CEO, having recently returned to the company as Chief Sales Officer (CSO).

Enjoy Life Foods installs X-ray machines for metallized film packaging

17-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Enjoy Life Foods has partnered with Loma Systems to install four X5C X-ray machines at its baking facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, US.

Key Technology enhances its FMAlert for VERYX Digital Sorters

17-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Key Technology, (part of Duravant) has launched an enhanced FMAlert for VERYX digital sorters.

Cut To Size Plastics to distribute low-friction plastic liner for F&B

16-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Cut To Size will distribute Wefapress’s low-friction plastic liner for high-temperature applications, in Australia.

‘A bullet-proof solution’: OAL’s AI-based vision system to cut risk of food recalls

10-Jan-2019 By Katy Askew

UK food tech group OAL has launched the “world’s first” artificial intelligence-based vision system for date code verification. The company says the development reduces the risk of product recalls and emergency product withdrawals (EPWs).

Minebea Intec AR miRemote to meet Industry 4.0 demands

07-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Minebea Intec talks about why it has launched an augmented reality (AR) tool called miRemote in response to Industry 4.0 demands.

Better than sliced bread: Eco-friendly BreadBot poised to disrupt commercial breadmaking scene

07-Jan-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The Wilkinson Baking Company has debuted the first, fully automated breadmaking machine at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held in Las Vegas, US.

PepsiCo’s Snackbot delivers snacks to students

04-Jan-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, is serving as a test site for PepsiCo’s Snackbots delivering better-for-you snack and beverage brands from Hello Goodness via an app.

Swedish manufacturer Lantmännen Unibake expands UK facilities

01-Jan-2019 By Gill Hyslop

The UK arm of Swedish agri-food group Lantmännen has invested £4.7m to upgrade its production facilities in Bedford and Milton Keynes.

Veolia Water Technologies wins Kraft Heinz China contract

21-Dec-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Veolia Water Technologies has installed a wastewater treatment plant for Kraft Heinz China for its soy sauce plant in Guangdong, China.

Italy enforces fresh bread labeling law

18-Dec-2018 By Gill Hyslop

Italy is to enforce a new labeling law today (December 19) to distinguish fresh bread from products that have been ‘preserved for prolonged durability’.

Processing

Bühler to create Consumer Foods segment in 2019

12-Dec-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Bühler will create a Consumer Foods segment in January 2019 combining its chocolate, nuts, bakery and coffee business with Haas, which it acquired last year.

Hydrosol to expand in Southeast Asia, China, Latin America & US

11-Dec-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Hydrosol says it plans to expand in Southeast Asia, China, Latin America & the US by 2025, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Guest article

Minimize your impact: Top tips to help UK bakeries save energy

16-Nov-2018 By Gill Hyslop

Bakeries are notoriously energy-intensive businesses, which not only affects their bottom line, but also has a heavy impact on the environment. Nicky Bannister, head of business gas supplier Flogas Energy, discusses ways a baker can become more efficient....

London’s Hart brothers partner with Circle Carbon to produce organic produce using biochar

09-Nov-2018 By Jenny Eagle

London restauranteurs the Hart brothers are working with Circle Carbon to inject biochar back into the soil in Mallorca where they use the organic produce in their restaurant El Camino.

SpecPage to expand PLM & PDM software for formula-based F&B manufacturers

08-Nov-2018 By Jenny Eagle

SpecPage product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) for formula-based food and beverage manufacturers, will partner with SVC, part of Credit Suisse, for risk capital for SMEs.

Pipers Crisps doubles effort to reduce waste

29-Oct-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The UK premium potato chip manufacturer has reduced waste with the installation of a high-speed packaging solution.

Beauty is never skin deep: Uglies maker Dieffenbach’s celebrates success by expanding capacity

22-Oct-2018 By Gill Hyslop

US potato chips producer Dieffenbach’s has opened its new Bethel, Pennsylvania, production facility that had undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment over the past year and a half.

Pack Expo 2018

Fortress Technology unveils new inspector that detects metal flakes in baked goods

19-Oct-2018 By Douglas Yu

Fortress Technology has showcased its latest inspector at the Pack Expo in Chicago (October 14 to 17) that can detect even a small flake of metal in baked goods and chocolate bars with one pass.

Processing innovation: Pack Expo 2018

tna’s new equipment allows more snacks and confections to be seasoned

16-Oct-2018 By Douglas Yu

tna has upgraded its on-machine seasoning system to allow more types of snacks and confections to be seasoned.

Processing innovation

MacIntyre Chocolate Systems launches New Generation Refiner/Conche Range

16-Oct-2018 By Jenny Eagle

MacIntyre Chocolate Systems has launched a New Generation Refiner/Conche range for more flexible and enhanced control of the refining process, with an improved design and easier maintenance.

Processing innovation: Tokyo Pack 2018

Robots of the future make their debut at Tokyo Pack 2018

11-Oct-2018 By Jenny Eagle

An MiR100 portable heavy goods robot by Kantum and a flying drone called Prodroneto, which will be launched in December, made their debut at this year’s Tokyo Pack 2018.

J&J Snack Foods facing $206k fine over safety measure violations

01-Oct-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The SuperPretzel-maker is facing over $200k in fines after an employee at its Pennsauken, New Jersey, plant suffered a partial finger amputation.

News in brief

Mecatherm recognized for its M-TA bakery oven

01-Oct-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Mecatherm, which makes production lines for the industrial bakery sector, has received an Innovation Award for its M-TA oven, at IBA in Munich.

Doves Farm investing in dedicated free-from cereal plant

19-Sep-2018 By Gill Hyslop

UK cereal maker Doves Farm Foods has invested £4.5m ($5.9m) in a new production plant to capitalize on the growth of the gluten-free cereal category.

iba 2018: industry insight, trends and NPD

12-Sep-2018 By Gill Hyslop

At this year’s event – being held in Munich, Germany, on September 15-20 – a swathe of exhibitors will be showcasing their innovations and solutions for bakers and confectioners – from raw materials and baking ingredients to equipment and packaging solutions,...

Oats so good: General Mills adds another gluten-free patent to its belt

31-Aug-2018 By Gill Hyslop

General Mills has filed a patent for a mechanical process that removes gluten-containing grains from oats.

Key Technology & Heat and Control join forces to expand P&P offering

22-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Key Technology has entered into a strategic partnership with Heat and Control to sell and service its digital sorters, vibratory conveyors and automation systems in Australia, New Zealand and India.

SMEs can win €200k funding for their technology

‘Does your robot have the potential to unlock real-life F&B challenges?’

07-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

The European Commission launched the ESMERA (European SMEs Robotics Applications) project this year and is offering €200k ($232,000) to European Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who have robot technology that can unlock real-life problems.

JBT taps into ’rapidly expanding ready-to-eat fresh produce’ market

02-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

JBT Corporation has acquired FTNON, in the Netherlands, for €32m ($37.1m).

Special edition: 'The rise of free from'

The demand for products with dual or multiple free-from labeling is growing

26-Jul-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The rise of free from is throwing up unique challenges for manufacturers in that, often products that replace allergens can have an allergen classification themselves, like nuts to provide protein and fat content; or eggs or milk to bind ingredients in...

Coperion supplies twin screw extruder to Zurich University R&D dept

24-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Coperion has supplied a laboratory twin screw extruder to the Institute for Food and Beverage Innovation at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) as part of its R&D work.

Italian bakery manufacturer sees success with its pre-baked croissants

16-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

San Giorgio Dolce & Salato has partnered with Gerhard Schubert finding success with pre-baked dough pieces, handy for baristas, who can quickly bake frozen croissants and serve them to their customers.

F&B manufacturers increasingly turn to the Cloud for supply chain visibility

12-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

FuturMaster (FM) has seen international growth driven by the success of its FM Cloud Services 8.0 supply chain software and plans to oversee more roll-outs across Europe, US, and APAC.

Tanis Food Tec develops automated cream filler for sandwich biscuits

10-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Tanis Food Tec (TFT) says it is seeing an increase in demand for cream filled sandwich biscuits and has developed a fully automated line for the products.

Bosch packaging sale ‘may be dampened by current hysteria about plastic’ says M&A expert

06-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch has announced it will sell its packaging machinery business (PA), more specifically the pharmaceuticals and food units of its Packaging Technology division to focus on its core business.

Mecatherm responds to Industry 4.0 launching revolutionary sleek oven design

04-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Mecatherm is responding to industry 4.0 launching three revolutionary designs for its modular oven, handling system and divider, showcasing the technology at IBA, in Munich, Germany (September 15-20).

Orkla to build state-of-the-art biscuit plant in Latvia

18-Jun-2018 By Gill Hyslop

Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Latvija is boosting its cookie production with a new plant in Latvia, which will be the biggest of its kind in the Baltics and Scandinavia.

EU helps Kenya revive cashew nut industry

18-Jun-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The European Union (EU) is investing Ksh236m ($2.4m) to help Kenya revive its once thriving cashew nut industry that collapsed more than three decades ago.

Kettle Foods upgrades Norwich factory

15-Jun-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The Kettle Chips maker is investing £2.7m ($3.5m) to upgrade the manufacturing capabilities of its Norwich factory as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Fair Trade certified Mayorga Organics installs food safety system for chia seeds

08-Jun-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The Fair Trade importer has collaborated with food safety technology company Agri-Neo to install the Neo-Pure Food Safety System at Mayorga’s headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.