On the Case: machine helps snack automation

ENDOLINE Automation has launched a new system aimed at helping snack processors and packers to automate within compact spaces. The Case Packer, which combines case...

Food manufacturer cleans up with X-ray investment

A food manufacturer has reportedly saved £80,000 a year after investing in a Minebea Intec X-ray system. Premier Foods in Knighton wanted to move towards...
Shoppers looking at food packaging labels in supermarket

Reducing costs and protecting food safety with physical contamination detection

By Mike Pipe, head of product inspection UK, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection WHEN Chewters Chocolates in Canada made the shift to automate its production and packaging...

New weighing platform makes the grade

ISHIDA Europe has announced an enhancement of its FLEX-Grader for fresh poultry and meat with the introduction of a new weighing platform which the...

Hop to it: bespoke packing line supports firm’s growth plans

A hop-growing co-operative is reportedly enjoying increased export sales after investing in a bespoke packing line. As well as selling products overseas, English Hops has...
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UK food industry warms up to robotics

The adoption of robotics over the last 10 years has rapidly increased in sectors where fast and accurate assembly has been a top priority,...

Yamato team partake in charity Christmas jumper event

STAFF from Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK have held a Christmas Jumper Day to raise funds for Save the Children. The team came to work dressed...

Makro Labelling UK strengthens sales team

MAKRO Labelling UK has appointed Oliver Shorrock as technical sales executive following a 'record' sales start to 2019. Oliver has already spent time visiting Makro...
Checkweigher cleaning

How smart design overcomes checkweighing challenges in plastic cup applications

By Jörn Migge, head of product & market management, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection The integrity of dairy products, especially those packaged in plastic cups such as...

KRONES invests to get closer to customers

KRONES UK has announced the introduction of a new service structure to get closer to their customers. The structure splits the UK and Ireland into...