World's largest homogeniser
What is claimed to be the world’s largest capacity food processing homogeniser has gone into operation with its first customer.
Archives for April 28, 2016
Combination unit features biometric security
A biometric fingerprint access device has been added to Loma Systems’s range of CW3 combination metal detector and checkweigher units in response to customer demand for greater security of inspection equipment.
Membrane raises cheese shelf-life
A new moisture-permeable cheese membrane could help increase product shelf-life.
Multi-layer on-the-go cup for iced coffee drink
RPC Bebo Plastik has developed a multi-layer on-the-go cup for a new ready-to-drink iced coffee sold by one of the fastest growing coffee shop brands in the world.
Fish firm denies ‘dodgy wage tactics’ in union row
Chilled fish supplier Icelandic Seachill has denied accusations that its handling of the National Living Wage (NLW) will leave workers worse off, after unions escalated their concerns to the European Commission (EC).
Nestlé welcomes young dairy producers to factory
Nestlé has welcomed young dairy farmers to its Dalston factory in Cumbria, as part of its Next Generation Dairy Leaders Programme.
Addo Food Group resolves dispute with union Unite
Addo Food Group – the Poole-based food manufacturer formerly known as Pork Farms – has agreed to recognise Unite following a positive meeting with union representatives earlier today (Friday, April 29).
£390M sale of sausage casing manufacturer
Sausage casings manufacturer Kalle has been sold to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), with a sale price understood to be for £350M to £390M.
Fire in food logistics refrigeration unit
A fire, sparked by a refrigeration unit, at a food logistics site was extinguished by two fire engines from the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service on Wednesday April 27.
Europe’s fastest multihead kit: Ishida
The project team at Ishida Europe has built what is claimed to be Europe’s fastest multihead weighing and packing line.
EPC system helps to improve accuracy
An electronic pressure compensation (EPC) system has been introduced for Coperion K-Tron’s loss-in-weight feeders.
Special mat removes grime from forklift wheels
A new mat to help clean the wheels of forklift trucks was installed at Granta Processors’ Whittlesford premises.
Flame tube onion pasteuriser gains US patent
A novel pasteurisation system for cleaning onions, which uses a flame tube to burn the outer skin off, has received a US patent.
Semi-automatic scale raises tofu productivity
A UK bean curd manufacturer installed a semi-automatic scale to raise productivity at the company and meet growing demand for its products.