Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

Induction blow-moulding advances key, says green body

14-Oct-2009 - Funding of up to £250,000 has been offered to plastic bottle producers in the UK to develop more energy efficient manufacturing processes.

Industrial head machine to slash bakery downtime

13-Oct-2009 - A reduction in downtime of almost a third thanks to a host of easy-to-clean design features are claims made for a revamped industrial head machine launched at the 2009 IBA Show by manufacturers Konig.

Improved controls unveiled for Baker Perkins mixers

13-Oct-2009 - Baker Perkins has developed a new control system for its Tweedy mixing systems to help high volume bakers improve process efficiency and product quality.

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Munich to stage IBA until 2024

12-Oct-2009 - The IBA bakery and confectionery show is to be staged exclusively in Munich, Germany, until 2024.

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IBA success reflects resilient baking industry

12-Oct-2009 - IBA show organisers have hailed the success of last week’s event in Düsseldorf, Germany, as a “clear vote of confidence” in the baking sector and its resilience to the global downturn.

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Cost and eco benefits from ‘revolutionary’ absorption system

09-Oct-2009 - A “revolutionary” non toxic, water-based refrigerant is at the heart of a new absorption system that uses lost heat from baking ovens to power freezing units to temperatures as low as -10C.

Vegetable oil mix may substitute for pork fat in meats

09-Oct-2009 - Polyunsaturated-rich oils may replace pork fat in sausages, suggests a new Spanish-Colombian study with implications for healthier meat products.

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New dough laminator brings industrial scale benefits at lower price

08-Oct-2009 - Increased productivity, a high level of automation and affordability are claims made for a new entry-level dough laminator by manufacturers Fritsch.

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Sustainability and energy reduction rewarded at IBA

07-Oct-2009 - The IBA show is widely regarded as one of the most important bakery expos in the world – and so unsurprisingly the 12 awards handed out in the IBA Trophy give a strong indication of the direction of innovation in the industry.

Zero waste a target for all, says Envirowise

07-Oct-2009 - Every company should be aiming at zero waste from their factory or production process, said speakers at the Sustainability Round Table – and better resource use can bring cost savings.

Evolution to revolutionise roll production, says company

06-Oct-2009 - Extreme flexibility combined with high capacity and energy efficiency are claims made by manufacturers WP Kemper Bakery Group for its latest roll producing machine.

Microwave processing improves quality of low-acid foods

05-Oct-2009 - Improving the quality of low-acid foods is the main benefit claimed for the new processing technology developed by microwave specialist, Industrial Microwave Systems.

Six axis robot performs tricky pick and place jobs

05-Oct-2009 - Toshiba Machine Europe has launched its first ever six axis robot to help manufacturers perform complex pick and place tasks.

Food pasteurization boosts safety and cuts energy use

02-Oct-2009 - Healthier and safer food products produced with 10 per cent lower energy consumption are claimed for a new pasteurization technology produced by Raytheon Company.

Cash injection to help Indian food processors compete abroad

01-Oct-2009 - The Indian Government has backed a scheme to boost research and a promote a slew of internationally recognised food safety practices in a bid to help the processing sector compete abroad.

New high-speed meat handling robot to be launched at Pack Expo

30-Sep-2009 - Robot specialist, Adept Technology is launching a new high-speed device for the hygienic handling of meat and poultry products at next week’s Pack Expo show in Las Vegas.

New disinfectant system aims to cut preservative use

24-Sep-2009 - Indag, a subsidiary of natural ingredients supplier Wild, has developed a new disinfectant system to clean bottle mouths and closures continuously, even during production.

Food processors given CO2 emissions break

24-Sep-2009 - The European food processing industry has been partially excused from stringent new rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) on fears the measure could force businesses out of the region.

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Food processors benefit from new Canadian tariff law

22-Sep-2009 - Canadian food processors and manufacturers could benefit from government plans to remove all remaining tariffs on imports of machinery and equipment.

Versatile flow meter launched at Drinktec

21-Sep-2009 - A new flow meter that delivers faster operating times and improved versatility for use with Rockwell Automation’s Logix platform was launched at last week’s Drinktec trade fair, Munich, Germany.

New rule to increase trade for small meat processors

18-Sep-2009 - Small US meat processors look set to receive an economic boost thanks to new plans that would let state-inspected operators ship products across state lines.

Revolutionary food dehydration kit expands product range

18-Sep-2009 - Manufacturers of a ‘revolutionary’ food dehydration system are bidding to expand the technology to a host of new foodstuffs after working with 15 companies to determine the benefits of the equipment.

Pilgrim’s Pride agrees to JBS takeover

17-Sep-2009 - US chicken processor Pilgrim’s Pride has agreed to sell a majority stake of the company to Brazilian meat giant JBS in a deal worth $800m.

Chicken processors caught in cross-fire of US-China trade row

16-Sep-2009 - The US chicken processing industry has been caught in the fallout of a high-level trade dispute between Washington and Beijing that could damage its exports to China, a major industry body has said.