Processing equipment

Take the right fork ...

Take the right fork ...

Buying lift trucks for use in the food and drink sector can be a lot more complicated than it sounds. So what sort of things do buyers tend to overlook? Robin Meczes finds out

At it like knives

At it like knives

By John Dunn

Slicing, dicing and cutting is the unlikely setting for some of the latest automated innovations in food processing, explains John Dunn

Profitable lines

Profitable lines

By John Dunn

Manufacturers could substantially improve their earnings by making minor adjustments to product-handling equipment, says John Dunn

Milk's no cash cow

Milk's no cash cow

Dairy farmers are deserting the industry in droves, writes Michelle Knott. But others hope value-added products will boost their incomes

Where slimmers fear to tread

Where slimmers fear to tread

By Michelle Knott

Most people want to lose weight, reports Michelle Knott, but they refuse to compromise on taste when buying treats such as bakery products