Food and beverage

Homegrown food manufacturers have been left reeling from inflationary pressures, according to a new report. Small and medium-sized firms in the sector scored just 30 points out of 100 in the latest Manufacturers’ Health Index, compiled quarterly by inventory software brand Unleashed. Food ranked second from bottom in the table, ahead of office equipment and…

Tetra Pak has announced a collaboration with Absolicon, a Swedish solar thermal company, to offer a standardised solution for industrial equipment powered by renewable thermal energy (heat). Absolicon has designed a scalable solar thermal module that can be integrated with current and new UHT lines and enable a range of decarbonisation options, including a reduction…

Omron has recently launched the K7DD-PQ Series, an advanced motor condition monitoring device designed to automate the detection of abnormalities in manufacturing sites. The series specifically focuses on monitoring servomotors that frequently change speed and motors with rapidly changing loads. By analysing over 400 types of feature values (values operated from current and voltage data…

Pukka has launched not one, but two new vegan savoury pastry products: the Vegan No Steak Pie and the Vegan No Steak Slice. Pukka has taken its bestselling meat recipe and made it plant based, to expand the appeal of its popular range, attracting meat reducers, flexitarians and vegans up and down the country. Both…

CKF Systems was delighted to reach the end of its 35th year of successful, thriving business operation in 2023 with the largest order intake in its history. The robotics and automation systems integrator based in Gloucester, UK, is celebrating three and a half decades of commitment to designing, manufacturing, and installing systems which transform the…

IFF has embarked on a collaborative research initiative with Unilever and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in protein-flavour interactions to address flavour challenges in plant-based meat alternatives. The three note that plant proteins can create “beany” off-notes and lingering bitterness in plant-based meat alternatives. Manufacturers often mask these unfavourable attributes through a combination of flavours,…

Barrier Formable Paper Kraft Cold Assorted Peppered Smoked Salmon. Posted: 12 January 2024 Related core topics: Packaging Related topics: alternative proteins, barrier paper, Cheese, fish, fresh, modified atmosphere packaging, paper, processed meats, seafood, smoked, Thermoforming, vacuum skin packaging, web Related people: Aldo Galbusera Share this page SEE has developed a new paper-based bottom web to…

Left: The proven technology of the Innofill Can DVD boosts efficiency and operational reliability on the line and will be installed at the brewery in combination with the FS14 can seamer from the Swiss Ferrum company that features a double lid infeed. Across the projects being invested in at the brewery, it is estimated that…

With studies show that an estimated 70% of people across Europe and America are not getting enough magnesium in their diet, BetterYou is introducing a new functional drinks range set to help millions meet their daily intake of wonder mineral, magnesium. According to BetterYou, one in two younger adults having magnesium intakes below the Lower…

Provisur Technologies promises to redefine industrial food processing at CFIA 2024 with Formax free movement system (FMS) and cutting-edge solutions from the company’s long-established brands for mixing and grinding, DMC (defrosting, marinating and cooking), and separation. As well as presenting solutions from Hoegger Form Pressing and Formax Slicing, Provisur will beshowcasing the Formax FMS featuring…