Process industries
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Ravenwood has developed innovative seal detection software for its VXR vision pack inspection system. This technology guarantees 100% accuracy, and protects brand owners from financial loss, product recalls, and hefty fines. The new detection software is available to existing VXR customers and can also be ordered as an optional feature on new machines. With the…
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AHDB’s latest Planting and Variety Survey, conducted from 15 April to 14 June 2024, shows a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape (OSR) planted in Great Britain (GB) this year – down by five per cent in 2024 to the lowest level for over two decades. A modest rise in the barley (six per…
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Trade bodies have welcomed the arrival of a new Prime Minister with optimism but have warned Keir Starmer and his newly appointed government that there’s plenty to do to keep the industry productive. Karen Betts, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation issued congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer MP and Labour on the decisive…
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Purity Soft Drinks, makers of fruit juice and juice drink brands Juice Burst and firefly, is introducing attached caps across its entire Juice Burst range, making the packaging 100% recyclable from July 2024. The introduction of attached caps across all Juice Burst SKUs will make it easier for consumers to recycle the products more effectively,…
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Devon-based family business, Little’s, is turning up the flavour and cranking up the quality of instant, pod, and ground coffee. Rebelling against the definition of ‘proper coffee’, Little’s delivers quality, convenience and taste that doesn’t cost the earth. Summer 2024 sees the challenger brand create a new Chocolate Coffee Pod Variety Pack, launching to the…
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Fluid control in hygienic applications relies on process valves to deliver precision and reliability, ensuring a consistent and high-quality end-product. Among the myriad of equipment, the manual control valve is often overlooked. Although less frequently used than their automated counterparts, manual control valves are essential in many applications and Bürkert’s range has recently been updated…
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Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each September, world-class companies come together to display their latest cutting-edge technologies and solutions in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems. This year’s show takes place once again in Hall 5 between 24-26…
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KMC has officially inaugurated a new 5,000-square-metre innovation centre to supply ingredients for the future of plant-based foods. By investing DKK 100 million (€13,4m) in this state-of-the-art facility, the company has doubled its innovation capacity, to help reinforce its position as the world’s leading manufacturer of potato-based ingredients. KMC’s record-breaking sales of DKK 3.4 billion…
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The new SFAM, from industrial automation specialist Festo, is a pressure and flow sensor combined in one compact unit. Equipped with IO-Link, the SFAM sensor enables data-driven insights and reduces the number of components required, so system designers and machine builders can save time, space and cost. It also simplifies stocking and provides greater design…
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Mediterranean deli brand unearthed has launched its biggest brand refresh ever as it gears up for further growth after a year of record sales. The brand refresh includes a packaging redesign and new strapline and will launch from this month across all of unearthed’s range, which includes antipasti and olives, continental meats, pastry and desserts…
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