Process industries

From left to right: Oliver Deifel (Bizerba), Jaron Kilian (KILIVATIONS), Thomas Lichtenberger (Schmalz), Jonas Kilian (KILIVATIONS) and Ralf Winkelmann (FANUC) present their joint partnership to drive automation in the food industry at automatica 2025. Posted: 30 June 2025 Related core topics: Processing Related topics: automation, end-of-line, inspection, labelling, robotics, slicing, snacks, Weighing Related organisations: Bizerba,…

Food makers and retailers will “make the healthy choice the easy choice” in a first-of-its-kind collaboration between industry and government to combat the obesity epidemic and relieve burden on the NHS as part of the Plan for Change. Large retailers, including supermarkets, will establish a new benchmark to make the typical shopping basket of products…

Kellanova is using cutting-edge technology to produce Fibre Plus All-Bran more quickly and sustainably by using less energy. All-Bran has been produced at Wrexham since the factory first opened in 1978. New All-Bran Fibre Plus is being made following enhancements to the production line at Wrexham, which is now powered by renewable electricity. It will deliver…

Altopack has introduced a new model of the AOD machine, one of its best-selling models, for the packaging of long pasta. Unveiled in preview at the IPACK-IMA 2025 fair, the new AOD Ultra was showcased as an integral part of a complete long pasta packaging line, fully operational and running in real production conditions. This…

Businesses will be allowed to comply with the standard of making the average shopping basket of goods sold slightly healthier however best suits them, according to the Department of Health and Social Care’s target to to tackle obesity epidemic. In measures that may include reworking recipes and product formulations, altering store designs, providing discounts on…

The latest yesteryear treat rethought by Stockley’s is Treacle Toffee, otherwise known as Bonfire toffee, on account of its cult popularity during Victorian Guy Fawkes celebrations. The re-emergence of this altogether more involving, adult-leaning treat with a rich, earthier taste ties in perfectly with Stockley’s ongoing commitment to giving fresh impetus to yesteryear, nostalgic classics…

ABB’s new LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor  platform delivers the benefits of a high-efficiency motor and variable speed drive (VSD) technology in a single, compact, customisable, plug-and-play solution that enables industrial customers to minimise their energy consumption, save money and reduce carbon emissions. The LV Titanium offers a simple and cost-effective way to provide IE5 Ultra-Premium…

OAL has been granted GS1 UK Approved accreditation for its OAL Connected platform. The certification, which attests to OAL Connected’s adherence to GS1 standards, is a significant turning point for UK food producers who are striving for best practices in data integrity and traceability. The industry leader in date code and label verification systems for…

Sigma Alimentos has announced a plan to permanently recover its production capacity in Spain after irreparable damages to the Torrente facility caused by heavy rains during the fourth quarter of 2024. Sigma’s plans accelerate capacity recovery and reinforce competitiveness in the region. This includes projects for the construction of a new packaged meats plant in…

The renowned McVitie’s Club brand is making its debut in the confectionery aisle with the launch of McVitie’s Club Layers Orange, the latest offering from pladis. McVitie’s Club Layers Orange – a generously coated thick milk chocolate bar with an orange flavoured cream filling and multiple layers of crisp wafer – is available as a…