automation
Packaging and systems innovation expected for ProSweets 2020
Major developments within packaging, ingredients and production systems will take centre stage at this year’s ProSweets in Cologne, Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mecatherm presents flexible bakery line concept
Mecatherm, a producer of automatic industrial bakery and pastry production lines, is presenting its flexible production line concept, Mecaflex, at the IBIE show in Las Vegas.
Theegarten-Pactec confirms equipment showcase for Gulfood Manufacturing
Packaging specialist Theegarten-Pactec has confirmed it will be showcasing a selection of its latest equipment series at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event.
Automation, inspection and sorting systems making their mark on industry
Tony McDonald, sales and marketing director of Ilapak UK, examines automation in inspection and production facilities, and we also cast our eye over sorting equipment developments from Fortress and Tomra
Manufacturers’ survey shows a third of British firms expect low skilled job losses to automation
Around a third of British manufacturers expect some low skilled jobs to be lost over the next five years as a result of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, according to a study from industry organisation Make UK.
Swizzels Matlow automates sorting process with Tomra Nimbus
UK confectionery business Swizzels Matlow, has reported that it has selected Tomra’s Nimbus optical sorter to automate the sorting process of its ‘Drumstick Squashies’ in order to meet growing demand for the range.
Tomra’s Nimbus sorter automates confectionery sorting at Swizzels
Swizzels Matlow has chosen Tomra’s Nimbus optical sorter to automate the sorting process of its ‘Drumstick Squashies’ in order to meet fast-growing demand while ensuring the consistently excellent quality of the product.
Major industry players prepare for iba trade fair
With an extensive range of equipment, processes and concepts being launched at this year’s iba in Germany, we examine some of the technology highlights expected at the event this month in Munich
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood manufacturing set to mark its fifth anniversary in Dubai
Gulfood Manufacturing is marking its fifth anniversary with a raft of cutting-edge industry solutions, including for the confectionery and bakery sectors with its latest event confirmed for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) between 6-8 November 2018.
Gerhard Schubert launches packaging operations in China
German-headquartered packaging business Gerhard Schubert has set its sights on developing markets in Asia, and is opening its first subsidiary in China.
Upgraded new UK premises for Ulma packaging
Ulma Packaging has expanded its UK facilities in moving to a new premises in Sheffield for its packaging solutions supplying the confectionery and wider food sectors.
Major Nestlé UK distribution centre includes key confectionery brands
Nestlé and transport firm XPO Logistics have confirmed development of a 638,000-square-foot distribution centre at the new Segro East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
IPACK-IMA event in Italy opens with trade visitors from around the world
A wide range of innovations are expected to be unveiled at this year’s IPACK-IMA event that opened in Milan, Italy today
Brazilian confectionery exports rise ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Brazilian confectionery, snacks and biscuits industry has participated in this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US with a renewed range of products.