The entire machine has been redesigned as a future-proof modular system with increased functional efficiency, promoting higher operational uptime and ease of use, while reducing operational costs and energy use, thanks to sealing technology advances.
Montoni, manufacturer of dies, extrusion molds and cutting systems, which will continue its operations within Dies & Moulds under the umbrella brand of Pavan from September.
GEA has launched a vertical form-fill-seal packaging (VFFS) bagger that reduces breakage of fragile candies, available for the UK confectionery and bakery sectors.
GEA will debut PowerPak PLUS, its next-generation thermoforming packaging machine for meat, bread, biscuits, baguettes, ciabatta, croissants and pita at IFFA, Frankfurt, Germany (May 4-9).
GEA is seeing an increased interest in hygienic design and quick changeover technology to meet the “free-from” production needs and trends for a ‘one-stop shop’ concept.
Talking with exhibitors at the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, one thing is clear: the trend of legacy brands being consolidated under fewer large umbrellas shows no signs of slowing.
Food process engineering giant GEA Group has reported a double-digit increase in order intake in 2010, driven by a big increase in order volume from the Asia-Pacific food sector.
A technique to improve the drying process of dairy and other liquid products can lead to product innovation and a better bottom line for food manufacturers, claims GEA Niro.
GEA has developed a new pilot plant that gives food and drink
manufacturers the opportunity to test filtration membranes before
implementation. The company claims that this allows processors to
achieve optimum efficiency at a minimal...