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19/07/2024

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection proudly announces the release of the innovative X52 Dual Energy x-ray inspection system to complete its X2 Series. Designed to meet the demands of challenging applications in packaged products, the X52 sets a new standard in detection capabilities at an incredible price point.

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16/07/2024

According to Deloitte’s 2024 Manufacturing industry outlook report, “technology will likely remain a pivotal force in driving efficiency, resilience and innovation in the supply chain.” On fast-paced production lines where time is of the essence, integrating new equipment demands swiftness.

So, how can manufacturers proactively tackle these challenges? Here, Stephen Harding, managing director of Gough & Co - Engineering explains why the answer lies in customised material handling equipment.

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12/07/2024

Fortress Technology Inc. feature this issue with an insightful read on the benefits of un announced inspections by external companies on all food processing warehouses.

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04/07/2024

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28/06/2024

We are LAUDA – the world leader in precise temperatures. Our constant temperature equipment and systems are at the heart of important application, contributing
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research, production, and quality control.

We are the trusted partner to electromobility, hydrogen, chemical, pharmaceutical/biotech, semiconductor and medical industries. For almost 70 years we have been inspiring our customers with our competent consulting and innovative solutions.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

26/06/2024

With talk of AI taking over and humans being made redundant what does the future hold for us? The food and beverage industry is a complex dance of ingredients,
processes, and customer satisfaction. Disruptions in this flow can be costly, leading to
waste, unhappy customers, and lost profits. But a new sous chef is emerging in the kitchen: Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is transforming the food and beverage industry by streamlining operations and creating a smoother flow from farm to fork (or bottle).

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

24/06/2024

Green Force® is a sustainable* initiative bringing together products that meet the growing customer need for reducing environmental impact and improving user safety, while delivering the premium quality and the high performance that customers expect from Ambersil.

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21/06/2024

Consumers regularly stumble across this situation in the supermarket: when they reach for the flour packaging, fine flour dust finds its way into the shopping bag, the car trunk, and ultimately the kitchen. The only remedy is dust tight packaging.

The Roland Mills United milling group has therefore opted for a new line solution from Syntegon that packs flour in high quality, sustainable and, above all, dust-tight packaging.

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19/06/2024

WEG is ready to unveil its newest solutions aimed to enhance efficiency in the food processing sector. Among the key demonstrations will be the versatile gearbox, WG20. These helical gear units come in twelve housing sizes for nominal torques from 440 to 159,000 lb-in and are available in both foot and fl**ge designs.

Primarily used for packaging machines, bakery equipment and conveyor belts, the WG20 comes in three different models: helical, parallel shaft and helical bevel.

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17/06/2024

Systems integrator, Technidrive has partnered with OMB Vi****or Motors, a leading European manufacturer of electric vibrating motors. As OMB’s first and only UK distribution partner, Technidrive provides a new route to market for the Italian equipment manufacturer. The motors become part of Technidrive’s growing roster of industrial equipment for its bespoke drive train packages.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

14/06/2024

Low-cost, high-quality and less waste!

Packaging solutions such as the wheat-based adhesives from C&D Corrugating & Paper offer huge benefits for production processes: Optimal composition leads to a reduction in energy costs and adhesive usage.

This not only leads to material savings but also less waste. Moreover, by utilizing a high performance adhesive, corrugated manufacturers can improve efficiency and enhance the quality of corrugated boards.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

12/06/2024

The landscape of food trends is in a constant state of evolution, driven by shifts in consumer attitudes, economic fluctuations, and consequential events both on a national and global scale.

Over the past few months, numerous factors have had an impact on the food and beverage scene including the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, a continued focus on sustainability, and growing health concerns.

These have caused new trends to develop, existing ‘historical’ trends to fade and others to continue developing, becoming a more integral part of the industry.
Ian Hart, business development director at Systems adi Group a division of multi-disciplined UK engineering firm adi Group, discusses the trends developing in the food and drinks industry in 2024 and their impact on the sector.

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10/06/2024

Gerhard Schubert GmbH opened the new Training Centre at its main site in Crailsheim at the end of 2022. And a great deal has been achieved since then. The existing training portfolio was scrutinised and revised in view of responding even better to the specific requirements of customers and employees.

In doing so, Schubert developed new formats and content and designed a series of online training courses in addition to the face-to-face courses. Schubert is currently supplementing its offering with a recently developed digital learning platform.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

07/06/2024

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, a global leader in food product safety technologies, is proud to announce its participation in SnackEx, hosted by the European Snack Association. The event will take place at Mässvägen 1, 125 30 Älvsjö, Stockholm, Sweden, on 19-20 June 2024, where Mettler-Toledo will be both exhibiting and speaking.

At Booth 244, Mettler-Toledo, one of the leading product inspection experts for snacks, will showcase its innovative product inspection technologies tailored specifically for the salty and savory snack industry.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

05/06/2024

Marking a significant food packaging industry milestone, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched the first food packaging trays comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively from trays.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

04/06/2024

Around 160 million tonnes of seafood are harvested and processed each year globally, according to the American Chemical Society’s Turning Food Protein Waste into Sustainable Technologies study.

Astonishingly, only 20 to 50 per cent of this vast quantity is recovered as edible food. The rest is classified as by-products or waste — and rich in unused protein. Here, Stephen Harding, managing director at the material handling specialist Gough & Co - Engineering explains how vibratory linear screens support pet food manufacturers in yielding protein’s benefits and harnessing waste sources of protein.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

31/05/2024

Delta Electronics EMEA Empowers Tecnobox with Cutting-Edge Automation in Box Forming Machinery.

Amidst the rapidly evolving landscape of the box forming machinery sector, the demand for more efficient, sustainable, and robust machinery is escalating. Delta's innovative automation solutions have played a pivotal role in enhancing the production capabilities of Tecnobox, a box forming machinery company in Spain.

This transformation has not only fortified Tecnobox's position in a competitive market, but it has also set new standards in the industry for technological advancement and environmental responsibility.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

29/05/2024

The markets are changing, and thus so are the requirements of the process manufacturing industry. Whether it is fluctuating demand, more customised products or smaller batches, manufacturers need to respond more quickly and flexibly.

Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, discusses how software and modular hardware enables easy integration of technologies, like robotics and vision, that were once considered ‘standalone’.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

27/05/2024

NORD Drive Systems feature in this issue discussing the essential role electric drives play within the packaging industry.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

24/05/2024

The Chairman of the National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has called for supply chain businesses to ensure they have a ‘reuse first’ policy in place for pallets.

As new legislation will be introduced in the UK and EU in 2024, environmental reporting will be mandatory for large businesses and is expected for SMEs by 2026. NAPD Chairman Paul Tait said the many companies that supply products such as food, drink, and pharmaceuticals can make the transition more straightforward by reusing their pallets, which will cut the carbon impact of their supply chains.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

22/05/2024

If you're looking to reduce the number of different sensors used in your systems, the 420B and 412B series from Leuze are the right choice. The new ultrasonic sensors are available with adjustable sound cone and as switching (HTU) or measuring (DMU) sensors – this allows extremely flexible application.

The sound cone can be set via an IO-Link interface to the three ranges "narrow", "medium" or "wide" and thus adapted to the respective application. As a result, the ultrasonic sensors operate with maximum precision.

They are able to detect reliably in situations where optical sensors are pushed to their limits. They also detect glossy, reflective, very dark or transparent surfaces as well as liquids without problem. The 420B series includes ultrasonic sensors in compact cubic plastic housings. It replaces the 420 series.

With the new devices, users benefit from smaller dead zones with the same or a higher sensor operating range. The 412B series complements the range of cylindrical sensors in M12 housing with devices featuring IO-Link and analogue output.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

20/05/2024

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions ("Fortifi"), a global leader in food processing equipment and automation solutions, announced that it has acquired Nothum Food Processing Systems. Nothum is a leading designer and manufacturer of batter, tempura, breading and frying lines primarily for protein processing.

"Nothum provides innovative, high-quality equipment backed by strong customer service," said Massimo Bizzi, Chief Executive Officer of Fortifi. "Thanks to Nothum's technology leadership, this acquisition expands Fortifi’s advanced processing offerings and allows us to continue serving our customers with excellence."

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

15/05/2024

Why are food products with mislabelled allergens still on the shelf?

Food recalls due to allergen mislabelling are still very common in the UK. Food Standard Agency data shows that 314 allergy alerts were issued in the reporting period for 2022/23.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

13/05/2024

Castle Pumps Ltd explain five reasons why upgrading to a barrel pump is much more beneficial than continuing to manually handle your product.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

10/05/2024

Impact Handling feature the latest model from Cat® in this issue.

Cat® wide Straddle Stacker Models Broaden Stacking Capabilities

Cat® Lift Trucks has introduced wide straddle variants to expand application possibilities and capabilities of its stacker collection.

With a wide range of specification choices and specialised options, these trucks offer class-leading adaptability to different applications. This precise matching optimises productivity, ergonomics and safety in your operation.

FDPP (Food & Drink – Process & Packaging) is a leading bi-monthly magazine that holds insightful and informative information covering all industry sectors within the Food, Drink, Process & Packaging Industry.

07/05/2024

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29/04/2024

Innovative packaging solutions from Gerhard Schubert GmbH for high-quality baked goods.

The baked goods industry is facing a fundamental transformation. As are many other sectors, it is struggling under the currently challenging economic environment, with increased energy prices, supply bottlenecks and inflation. There are also fewer and fewer smaller traditional artisan bakeries, which are now being squeezed out by large industrial bakeries. Most market players are facing a shortage of staff.

As a result, steps that used to be carried out manually now have to be performed by machine – and as quickly as possible. Although many baking processes have already been automated, this is not yet the case when it comes to packaging. Moreover, consumers want more and more product diversity and are demanding more sustainability.

In this dynamic environment, bakeries of all sizes need reliable, expert support. As a packaging specialist with many years of experience, Gerhard Schubert GmbH is a partner that accompanies companies on the challenging path to profitability, efficiency and automation.

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26/04/2024

There is hardly a week goes past when the inflation rate and the rising living costs are not in the news headlines. Increases are due largely on material cost increases during manufacture. Whilst these increases have varied widely, depending on the product in question, few raw materials will have increased as much as carbon dioxide gas.

According to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, the price of CO2 rose by as much as 3,000% in 2022. Several different factors were to blame for the increase but clearly the ongoing war in Ukraine is a key attributing factor. But the increased price is only part of the issue. During recent years, there have been significant shortages of the gas for use across various industries. In Europe a major portion of CO2 comes from making ammonia for fertilizer, but the escalating cost of natural gas, due to geopolitical changes, has caused manufacturers to scale back production with one industry observer stating that up to 70% of production has been affected.

As the largest user of CO2 across the globe, the food and beverage industry has been severely affected by both escalating costs and availability of carbon dioxide gas. The beverage industry alone consumes more than a quarter of the global CO2 production every year. Add the food segment into the equation and the figure increases significantly.

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24/04/2024

Schmersal is set to launch four new electromechanical safety switches with separate actuator: the AZ215/AZ216 and AZ315/AZ316 switches handle safety guard position monitoring of sideways or rotating guard doors. Their stand-out feature is the rotating actuator head made from die-cast zinc, which can be easily rotated in 90° increments before installation.

This allows the head to be approached from the side from four different directions, as well as from above. With this versatile approach position and possibility of combination with different actuators, the AZ series offers maximum flexibility in installation, as well as a range of universal usage options to the user. The designer can use the AZ switch both for right-hand and left-hand design on rotating and sliding guard doors.

The plastic or metal switch housing is consistent in design and size with the PS 215/216 and PS 315/316 series position switches, giving the AZ switches an equally compact design and easy integration into the surrounding construction. The small AZ215 and AZ216 switches are consistent with standard EN 50047, while the larger AZ315 and AZ316 switches satisfy standard EN 50041.

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22/04/2024

Modula a leading company in the field of vertical automated warehouses, ideal for saving time, space, and reducing picking errors, introduces two new products with Lift features but new applications.

The first is Modula Pallet, a ground-breaking automatic vertical solution, revolutionizing the way businesses handle 1200x800 mm pallets. Designed to operate seamlessly without the need for traditional forklifts, this innovative system streamlines warehouse operations and enhances efficiency.

The key feature of Modula Pallet is its ability to handle pallets directly from the ground, eliminating the reliance on forklifts for lifting. The load is smoothly transported on the ground and then efficiently loaded into the lifting section of the storage system. This not only ensures a more straightforward workflow but also relieves operators from the challenges associated with handling materials at heights.

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