Food and beverage


  • Vemiwa elevates plant-based food production using Coperion Technology

    Vemiwa Foods in Germany, is relying on a Coperion ZSK 43 Mv PLUS Food extruder and feeder from Coperion K-Tron for the production of vegan meat substitutes. Using the Coperion ZSK 43 Mv PLUS food extruder in hybrid version and Coperion K-Tron feeders, Vemiwa manufactures vegan meat substitutes (HMMA – high moisture meat analogues) such…


  • Cutting-edge robots unveiled for swift, precise, efficient picking and packing

    With automation and  robotics continuing to make an important contribution in helping manufacturing and general industry improve productivity and reduce costs, the robust, fast, horizontally articulated Yaskawa Motoman SG-Series Scara Robots are ideal for high speed and accuracy . With the highest operating performance in their class, SG-series SCARA robots enable extremely fast and precise operation…


  • Momo Kombucha partners with Orbit Beers to introduce alcohol-free blend

    Hops – Momo Kombucha – Adrianna Giakoumis. Posted: 7 December 2023 Share this page A south London based husband and wife led team, Momo Kombucha, have collaborated with their South London neighbours, Orbit Beers, to launch Hops Kombucha. A limited edition that will launch in time for festive celebrations and Dry January, the collaboration is…


  • Arla Foods Ingredients partners with Enorm to harness upcycling power of insects

    Arla Foods Ingredients has teamed up with Enorm, Northern Europe’s largest insect farm, in a partnership that will significantly reduce food waste. Delactosed permeate (DLP) is a residual dairy stream generated in large volumes during lactose production. Most DLP is currently used as material for biogas production, which is a less preferable option than re-use…


  • Marion’s agitator design for horizontal mixers cuts lead times

    Marion Process Solutions, an Advanced Material Processing (AMP) brand, has introduced an agitator design for its 30-inch diameter and smaller horizontal mixers. The release provides customers with not only a significant two-week reduction in lead times but also up to 10% savings on the purchase price. The new plated paddle agitators are manufactured with the…


  • JBT’s advancements lead to groundbreaking spiral oven

    JBT has announced the launch of the new updated version of Stein TwinDrum ProYield 600 Spiral Oven, a “breakthrough” in spiral oven engineering designed to redefine processing standards worldwide. The technology solutions provider said the equipment features a patented double-impact airflow technology perfecting uniform cooking with consistent temperature distribution across the conveyer belt. The result…


  • Kalsec opens new finishing and distribution centre in Singapore

    Kalsec has opened a finishing and distribution centre in Singapore to better serve customers in the Asia Pacific region. With the opening of Kalsec’s finishing and distribution centre in Singapore, the company continues to expand its international footprint to better serve food and beverage brands and manufacturers. Kalsec is a natural ingredient solutions provider with…


  • Research suggests 5G technologies could transform ‘Farm to Fork’ journey

    5G-technologies could deliver significant carbon savings across food and drink manufacturing from farm to fork, according to new economic modelling. The modelling reinforces the environmental benefits of 5G Standalone (5G SA), particularly for key industries in the UK that are traditionally carbon intensive like manufacturing. Technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and tracking systems…


  • Herma minimises migration of substances into food

    This risk with labels can be minimised easily and cost-effectively with the Herma standard adhesive 62Dps due to its extremely low migration tendency. The possible migration of substances from packaging materials into food is an issue that continues to cause serious concern to consumers throughout Europe. This became apparent recently in a study by the…


  • PPMA rebrands as AutomateUK to lead organisation into new era

    The PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) Group of Associations is re-branding and changing its name to AutomateUK to “better represent” the needs of its membership and their end-user customers in what they see as an ever-changing manufacturing landscape. The move, described as forward-looking, was announced at the trade associations annual chairman’s lunch in London…