
SIRE and the EU have agreed a partnership to launch the STOPP Initiative and advance sustainable food packaging and plastic waste reduction The project aims to create the basis for a new food packaging value chain based on the “5 Rs”: Refuse, Reduce, Redesign, Reuse andRecycle. It follows on the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste…

Bakkavor Group will recruit 86 enthusiastic individuals to join its award-winning Apprenticeship Programme for 2024. From Scotland to Kent, the Midlands to the Southwest, the application process is now open nationwide – and successful candidates will start their career journey with the UK provider of fresh prepared food. 2024 represents a record apprenticeship intake for…

Qupaq, the company behind the market-leading tray-denesting brands Intray and Anytray, is now expanding its portfolio of tray loaders with a new, innovative solution, the “Qupaq Flex Loader,” which combines all features from the previous models regarding adaptability and speed. The solution will be revealed at Anuga Food Tec 2024 in Cologne, Germany, on the…

The Kraft Heinz Company has signed an agreement with Carlton Power, the UK energy infrastructure development company, to study the development of a renewable green hydrogen plant at its Kitt Green manufacturing plant in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Kitt Green is one of the largest food processing plants in Europe and one of the largest Kraft…

KP Snacks is boosting its sustainability efforts with a new investment in flow wrap equipment for Discos, Roysters, and Frisps Brands. The flow wrapping process will see a 35% plastic packaging reduction for 6-packs across these three brands, equivalent to 100 tonnes of packaging saved annually. Since 2014, KP Snacks has removed 1,100 tonnes of…

Consumers have the chance to create the next VK flavour in time for summer As part of VK’s #WEAREFLAVOUR campaign, the RTD brand is driving excitement in the category by giving consumers the chance to mix, match, and submit the next flavour, coming to the line-up this year. VK student ambassadors across the country will…

Cliff Electronics announces the addition of a full size Displayport connector to its market leading range of FeedThrough connectors. The new connector joins the existing Mini DisplayPort version and both may be assembled into an industry standard 24mm diameter XLR connector panel cut-out. The FeedThrough connector series from Cliff offers a wide range of connector…

South-Tek Systems, a pioneering force in nitrogen generation technology and recent recipient of both the esteemed 2023 GLOBAL Technology Award and 2023 Mexico Technology Award for Mission Critical Nitrogen PurityProtect, is delighted to announce a series of customer-centric initiatives designed to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. With a focus on immediacy, flexibility, and unwavering…

Apollo Seiko, a leading innovator in soldering technology, proudly introduces the SR-LYRA II. This state-of-the-art soldering unit seamlessly combines the renowned LYRA II soldering technology with a highly-reliable SCARA robot, setting new standards for precision and efficiency in automated soldering processes. The SR-LYRA II is engineered for high-speed, axially moving operations, making it the ideal…

With a 25-megapixel high-resolution camera, achieving approximately 1.6 times faster speed than conventional models Yamaha Robotics announced today that on March 1st, 2024, the Company will add the high-end specification YRi-V TypeHS to the YRi-V 3D hybrid automated optical inspection (AOI) system, which achieves both high speed and high precision in operation, for electronic component…