Marel brings gravity to fish processing

Fish processors have access to a weigh scale launched by equipment manufacturer and supplier Marel that sets a new benchmark for throughput rates, according to the firm.

FoodTech results boost JBT performance

JBT Corporation has reported record high revenue and operating profit in its FoodTech division as part of its Q4 and full year results.

Report: Alabama poultry processing ‘poses unacceptable dangers’

A US report claims high rates of injury and a “climate of fear” confront Alabama’s poultry processing workers and argues US Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposals will make things worse....

Coriolis: food processors waste millions on badly planned automation projects

Food manufacturers risk wasting millions in capital investment by failing to plan how new machinery will integrate with existing operations according to international food consultancy Coriolis.

Food spray guns slash time and wastage for bakers, says KREBS Switzerland

Food spray guns for coating and glazing can reduce time and wastage for bakers, says developer KREBS Switzerland.

DPS COULD EXTEND USE OF NEW WASTEWATER PRE-TRETMENT SYSTEM

Dr Pepper could unleash Bioviper...beyond Houston

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) tells BeverageDaily.com that it is considering introducing a novel wastewater pre-treatment system elsewhere across its bottling network on the basis of local needs, after it...

Crown patent to improve canned food processing

Crown has filed a patent involving induction heating in a bid to improve food processing in metal cans.

GEA targets fish processors with new equipment

A brine injection system and a customisable thermoforming machine capable of handling 100 packs a minute will be showcased by food processing equipment supplier GEA Food Solutions at trade show...

Norway institute forges research partnership

Nofima, the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fishery and Aquaculture, has clinched a three-year collaborative agreement with the University of Nordland to strengthen research and education undertaken by both parties.

Temper chocolate masses with inclusions in one machine, says Rasch

German equipment supplier Rasch says that chocolate makers can keep inclusions such as whole nuts and raisins in the chocolate mix during tempering without having to separate them.

EnWave, partner to use drying technique to launch line of crunchy cheese snacks

EnWave Corp. the developer of a microwave/vacuum drying technique, has formed a 70/30 partnership with Lucid Capital Management to use the technology to manufacture and market a line of dried...

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Merger creates “unmatched” proposition, says CEO

Key Technology and Visys NV have entered into a merger agreement and said the entity will be at the “forefront of vision inspection technology”.      

FPD: people on the move February 2013

FoodProductionDaily.com takes a look at the key moves that have taken place in the industry this past month. Husky, Mocon and Eriez are some of the firms involved in the...

Clean label starch technology opens up markets

Ingredion’s new clean label starch technology offers fresh opportunities in tough markets, Cathrin Kurz, marketing manager, wholesome ingredients, for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), told FoodProductionDaily.com.

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Gast to move air at ComVac

Gast Group is previewing its GAST and JUN-AIR ranges of air moving equipment and launching three oil-less rocking piston air compressors and vacuum pumps at ComVac, Hannover in April.

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Elopak installs UK's first gable-top aseptic filling machine for Fruitapeel

UK juice and smoothie company Fruitapeel has installed the UK's first gable-top carton aseptic filling line for juice, enabling British-based production for the first time, using an Elopak machine.

Pregis tech support system aims to maximise efficiency

Pregis has implemented its predictive tech support system to try and prevent downtime before it occurs.

2 Sisters invests in extra capacity

UK food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group is investing in an extension to its factory in Newport, south Wales and alterations to two chicken processing plants in England.

Air velocity indirectly impacts cocoa browning during roasting: Study

Temperature and its duration have the biggest impact on the browning of cocoa beans during roasting, but air velocity also indirectly influences the process, a study finds.

EnWave vacuum technology boosts functional ingredient content of dried fruit

In a technology demonstration, EnWave, based in Vancouver, BC, has used its used its proprietary Radiant Energy Vacuum dehydration technology to enrich dried fruit  with the enzyme B-galactosidase; an enzyme responsible...

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ITW weighs up Industrial Packaging segment options

Illinois Tool Works may sell or spin-off their Industrial Packaging business in a strategic review, according to the firm.

ProSweets 2013 Cologne

Duyvis Wiener: Continuous liquid conch saves on time, energy and space

Royal Duyvis Wiener and Lehmann’s new continuous liquid conch saves time, energy and space for chocolate manufacturers, its international sales manager says.

Rethinking sandwich cream processing after trans fat removal

Manufacturers must rethink production of sandwich creams for bakery fillings and biscuits after a trend to remove trans fatty acids and reduce saturated fatty acids has affected the consistency of...

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Milacron buys Mold-Masters for €714m

Milacron has bought Mold-Masters for CAD$975m (€714m) and said the deal opens up greater opportunities for global expansion.

Exclusive interview with retiring plastics industry expert

Constant innovation key to industry leadership, says plastics veteran

James Johnson has told FoodProductionDaily.com that the key to staying at the top of the plastics industry is to “keep innovating”, especially when it comes to the engineering of equipment....