Tackling food waste woes on the factory floor

By Charlie Graham, European sales manager, Sparc Systems AN estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – causing immense financial, ethical...
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Fortress to unveil new compact checkweighing solution

FORTRESS Technology will launch a compact automated checkweigher system at Interpack 2026. The Raptor Flex is designed to help food processors seeking immediate giveaway savings...
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Automated machinery is the height of fashion for clothing retailer

A fashion retailer is said to be reaping the benefits of investing in automated packing equipment to support web sales. The equipment purchased was a...

Robot pallet wrapper innovation tipped to ‘revolutionise’ warehouse operations

PALLET wrapping automation specialist Atlanta will be showcasing two of its latest machines at LogiMAT, the trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management,...

Acquisition adds to Tetra Pak’s cheese technology portfolio

Tetra Pak has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Johnson Industries International, a manufacturer of equipment and lines to produce mozzarella cheese. Tetra Pak said the...

New Proseal system stands up to the test

TRAY sealing specialist Proseal has introduced a new seal quality testing system which the manufacturer claims will allow food manufacturers to determine the ideal...

Automated packing line solutions specialist eyes further growth following fresh investment

CME Automation Systems has announced plans for growth following 'significant backing' from private equity. The investment will enable the automated packing line solutions specialist to...

Machines tipped to star at beer industry trade show

MAKRO Labelling UK has confirmed it will be showcasing Eurostar products at the upcoming SIBA Beer X exhibition after being appointed agents for the Italian...

Hold the front page for new magazine

SIG Combibloc has introduced a new Robotic Magazine (R-CAM) for high-speed filling machines, that fills up to 24,000 carton packs per hour. The new R-CAM...

5 ways that digitalisation of product inspection helps food safety compliance

Food safety and regulatory compliance are hot topics for food manufacturers. Here, Ian Scott-Mance, technology manager of Mettler-Toledo ProdX considers how digitalised product inspection...