Processing Equipment & Systems, Automation, Control

GEA on the challenges of building an earthquake proof milk plant for Fonterra

12-Nov-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Fonterra has started production at its whole milk drying factory in Pahiatua (P3), New Zealand - the first of its kind to be built on an earthquake fault line.

South African population to increase by 7 million by 2050

Eagle Product Inspection strengthens its market position in Africa

06-Nov-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Eagle Product Inspection has partnered with J-Pak, in Africa, to distribute its x-ray inspection systems for applications including bakery, dairy, snacks, confectionery, cereals and grains.

Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, Dubai

Ishida Europe leak detector minimises spoilage in pre packed cheese

04-Nov-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Ishida Europe has launched a leak detector to minimise spoilage in pre-packed retail products, such as hard, soft and grated cheese.

EVT pilots EyeSens Object Counter for ice cream sugar cones

02-Nov-2015 By Jenny Eagle

EVT (Eye Vision Technology) has launched its first smart thermal imaging camera as it pilots its EyeSens ObjectCounter, which can check for quality control of objects such as ice cream sugar cones.

Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, Dubai

PepsiCo, Mars, Mondelēz and Fonterra throw spotlight on Middle East

20-Oct-2015 By Jenny Eagle

PepsiCo, Mars, Mondelēz and Fonterra will focus their efforts on the Middle East at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai next week (October 27-29) with two conferences entitled Next Generation Manufacturing and F&B Innovation.

ULMA Packaging launches VTC 740 vertical packaging machine

19-Oct-2015 By Jenny Eagle

ULMA Packaging, which makes packaging for cheese, snacks and confectionery, among others, has launched the VTC 740 vertical packaging machine, suited for harsh factory environments such as wet packing rooms.

Growing demand for dairy and confectionery drying technology in the Middle East

12-Oct-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Secomak, which solves moisture related issues for customers including Coca-Cola, Nestlè, Danone and PepsiCo, is seeing a growing demand for its drying technology for the confectionery and dairy industry in the Middle East.

Dry milk producer installs Flexicon bulk bag discharger for baked goods, ice cream & confectionery

09-Oct-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Franklin Farms East (FFE) in New Jersey, US, which produces dry milk and non-dairy food products used in baked goods, ice creams and confectionery products has installed a Flexicon bulk bag discharger and bag dump station to bring its blending in-house.

Freudenberg-NOK puts the seal on hygiene

24-Sep-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has introduced washers used with standard screws in the splash zones of dairy operations.

Tetra Pak focuses on Europe and Japan with TR/G7 filling machine

23-Sep-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak has launched TR/G7, a filling machine which has a capacity of 6500 gable top packages per hour, for chilled distribution.

DISPATCHES FROM IDFA INTERNATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Q&A: HP Hood on dairy innovation and the role of aseptic processing and packaging

21-Sep-2015 By Hal Conick

Innovation is the driving force behind growth in the dairy industry, Jeffrey Andrews, senior director of contract manufacturing at HP Hood, told a crowd gathered at the 2015 International Dairy Show in Chicago.

DISPATCHES FROM IDFA INTERNATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Collaborative robot reaches out to dairy industry

15-Sep-2015 By Hal Conick

Universal Robots has reached out to dairy manufacturers at this year’s International Dairy Show in Chicago with its line of collaborative robots.

Hiperbaric to install HPP system at Cornell University

15-Sep-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

A Hiperbaric high pressure processing (HPP) machine will be installed at Cornell University thanks to State funding.

Private equity firm buys NIR analyser manufacturer

07-Sep-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

Unity Scientific has been acquired by a private equity firm but will continue operating under the same brand and from the same manufacturing and technology center.

'The only hurdle we face is the regulatory hurdle': photopurification pioneer SurePure

04-Sep-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Only regulation hinders widespread use of photopurification technology in the dairy sector, says SurePure.

Arla reduces ESL milk testing time by 300%

03-Sep-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

Arla Foods has installed technology to measure potential milk spoilage which it believes will reduce overall testing time by 300%.

Müller Wiseman investigates cause of Listeria-tainted cream

31-Aug-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

Müller Wiseman Dairies is recalling a batch of its 300ml pasteurised Double Cream due to Listeria monocytogenes.

The future of milk? New technology increases milk’s shelf life, cuts carbon footprint

18-Aug-2015 By Hal Conick

Two companies have come together to create a product they say will cut milk to 14% of its original weight - making it far easier to ship across the world.

Blue Bell to return by end of month

18-Aug-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

Blue Bell Creameries will begin distributing ice cream to selected markets from the end of the month.

Cross contamination role in Listeria outbreak from cheese

30-Jul-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

Cross contamination of cut and repackaged cheeses formed part of a Listeria outbreak that sickened 22 people and was linked to four deaths, according to a study.

JBT Corporation acquires Stork Food & Dairy Systems for €47m

20-Jul-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

JBT Corporation has acquired Stork Food & Dairy Systems (SFDS), a filling and sterilization solutions provider for €47m.

Exclusive interview: Tetra Pak on why eBeam is a breakthrough technology in the beverage carton industry

23-Jun-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak announced the launch of its E3 filling machine with eBeam technology at Fispal Technologia this week.

Tetra Pak launches eBeam to replace hydrogen peroxide sterlization of its packaging material

23-Jun-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak claims it is the first company to use electron beams (eBeams) to replace hydrogen peroxide H₂O₂, in its carton filling machines.

Highest consumption of ice cream is in North America

Tetra Pak launches world first high capacity ice cream extrusion line

12-Jun-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak says it has developed an ice cream extrusion line with the highest capacity in the world, producing up to 43,200 pieces of ice cream sticks and sandwiches per hour, (the average is 36,000) with plans to launch a second one in Q1 next year.

Patent watch

Abbott Labs files patent for ‘better tasting’ nutritional powders

09-Jun-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Abbott Laboratories has filed an international patent for a process it says allows it to produce better-tasting powders with improved nutrient content.

OAL Group Steam Infusion to make maize-based yoghurt drinks in Zambia

03-Jun-2015 By Jenny Eagle

OAL Group has entered the African market winning a deal with Trade Kings, Zambia, to hydrate maize flour and other grains to make Maheu, a maize-based yoghurt drink sold in the country.

Tap Root Dairy owner sentenced for Clean Water Act violation

04-May-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

The owner of a dairy farm in North Carolina has been sentenced and fined for violating the Clean Water Act, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

One protein quality method needed in law, says dairy

17-Apr-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A study comparing two methods of measuring protein quality has highlighted the need for one to be chosen and made EU law, says dairy player Volac.

CDR targets fat and oil quality control

10-Apr-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

CDR and Filsorb have launched a benchtop analyser for quality control of raw materials when purchased, stored and during production.

Tetra Pak 'reaped benefit' from acquired Danish filtration business in 2014

08-Apr-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Tetra Pak has already "reaped benefit" from its 2013 acquisition of Danish membrane filtration technology manufacturer, DSS Silkesborg. 

Dispatches from Anuga FoodTec 2015

GEA improves DDD air disperser with infrared camera technology

25-Mar-2015 By Jenny Eagle

GEA Process Engineering has improved its DDD type (Direct Duct Disperser) air disperser with infrared cameras monitoring nozzle performance for its spray drying technology for food and dairy powders.

Dispatches from Anuga FoodtEC 2015

Bartec Benke sees roaring trade with Tiger milk measuring system

25-Mar-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Bartec Benke claims to have seen a roaring trade with its Tiger milk measuring system, as Bartec closes its largest acquisition to date with Top Group.

Blendhub Corp opens food tech centre in Mexico with pilot plants for cheese and dairy applications

23-Mar-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Blendhub Corp, which operates from Murcia (Spain), Mexico, Dubai (UAE) and Chennai (India) is launching an ambitious expansion strategy over the next three years expanding into 40 locations worldwide.

Efacec wins automated warehousing project with Indonesian dairy firm

09-Mar-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Efacec has won a second consecutive project with PT Indolakto, a dairy producer in Indonesia. 

Fonterra pizza cheese method produces 'more reliable and consistent curd'

19-Feb-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Fonterra has applied to patent a process to manufacture pizza cheeses, such as Mozzarella or Cheddar, that omits the "traditional vat setting and cutting process."

Tetra Pak to develop its patent pending sensors to ‘see’ what is happening inside a plant when cleaning

13-Feb-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak has published a guide to cleaning in place (CIP) for production, quality managers, technical engineers and equipment operators, to promote best practice and has launched a consulting service for CIP and food processing.

Obram 'well situated' for Russian trade embargo cheese opportunities: Tetra Pak

03-Feb-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Polish cheesemaking technology company Obram is "well situated" to take advantage of the opportunities created by the Russian trade embargo, says new owner, Tetra Pak.

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Turbo Charge Your Liquid Technology: Beverage & Dairy Treatment 2015

29-Jan-2015 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Today's the big day! It's our free-to-access online event on Beverage & Dairy Treatment technology, which will include speakers from big names Zenith, Meiji, LiDestri Food and Beverage and Refresco-Gerber.

Tetra Pak opens €5m technical training centre in Thailand

20-Jan-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak has opened a €5m technical training centre in Rayong, Thailand, with courses in automation, filling line equipment, quality assurance and food safety for dairy and beverage producers.

Meiji, Refresco Gerber to speak at Beverage and Dairy Treatment 2015

12-Jan-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Do processing technology suppliers inspire new drink trends? Or are they more reactive? That’s one question experts from Meiji and Refresco Gerber will explore at this month’s free Beverage and Dairy Treatment online event.

Award-winning cheese processor installs Integreater to capture and track live stock data

09-Jan-2015 By Jenny Eagle

Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has partnered with Systems Integration to install its Integreater production management software.

Fraunhofer polymer powder cuts beverage quality testing time

04-Jan-2015 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute has co-developed a new polymer powder to detect harmful microorganisms in beer and other beverages that it claims will dramatically shorten testing times.

Nestlé to use natural refrigerants on all ice cream freezers in 2015

09-Dec-2014 By Jenny Eagle

Nestlé is extending a European initiative, to buy natural refrigerants instead of synthetic ones, globally from January 2015.

dispatches from Emballage 2014, Paris

Egemin scoops warehouse automation deal for Synutra

01-Dec-2014 By Joseph James Whitworth

Egemin Automation will design and install a turnkey intralogistics system for Synutra’s first milk processing plant outside of China.

Spray dryer simulation investment leaves GEA in 'league of its own'

28-Nov-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

GEA has invested in a supercomputer that it claims has elevated it to a "league of its own" in terms of spray drying simulation.

Silliker seals Australian deal to boost food testing

27-Nov-2014 By Joseph James Whitworth

Silliker Australia has acquired DMG MicroLabs to enable it to tap into the ‘growing opportunity’ in the food testing market.

Clearfleau ‘chocolate soup’ cuts Nestlé electricity bill by 8%

19-Nov-2014 By Jenny Eagle

Clearfleau has built an on-site industrial anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at Nestlé's Fawdon confectionery factory, near Newcastle in the UK, which makes gums, pastilles and Rolo chocolates.

Croatian dairy control system ‘not fully adequate’

12-Nov-2014 By Joseph James Whitworth

Croatia’s control system for the production and storage of dairy products is not adequate with significant discrepancies, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).

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Pack Expo 2014 in Pictures: 10 Snapshots from the Windy City!

05-Nov-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Didn't make it to Pack Expo in Chicago this week? Get a taster of the action with our exclusive gallery, which takes in technology and trends from processing and packaging companies as diverse as Graphic Packaging, Krones and Avure.

Cero Agua (‘zero water’) dairy factory leads Nestlé’s water roadmap

28-Oct-2014 By Rachel Arthur

Nestlé has opened its most water efficient factory in the world in Mexico, and says it has a ‘clear water roadmap’ for reducing water consumption in other facilities.