Processing Equipment & Systems, Automation, Control

FoodTech startup creates portable scanner that detects chemical contamination in food

13-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

FoodTech startup Inspecto has developed a portable scanner that detects chemical contamination in food in real-time, expected to be commercially available in 2020.

GEA says its Plug & Win centrifuge leads to better beer for craft brewers

12-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

GEA has partnered with Gipsy Hill Brewing Company, in London, to install its Plug & Win centrifuge, which separates beer from unwanted solids such as yeast and trub.

Arla Foods to accelerate its transition to sustainable dairy production

11-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Arla Foods has announced a climate strategy for its entire value chain, working towards carbon net zero efficiency by 2050.

MPC sees demand grow for non-GMO, natural ingredients in snacks, confectionery & beverages

06-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Malt Products Corporation (MPC), which manufactures malted barley extract and sweeteners, has seen increasing demand for non-GMO and natural, nutritious ingredients.

O-I to strengthen its Champagne business with plant upgrade

28-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Owens-Illinois (O-I) is investing more than €50m ($57m) to upgrade its Marne facility in France to strengthen its position in the Champagne business.

Self-serve beer expands, aiming to eliminate bar struggles and keg waste

18-Feb-2019 By Beth Newhart

The PourMyBeer system allows customers to serve themselves with interactive touch screens and RFID cards that charge per ounce. The new wave in automation has been designed to tackle the bottleneck in crowded bars and overworked bartenders; but the company...

Sidel and Gebo Cermex business units unite to become one team

04-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Gebo Cermex and Sidel business units (part of Sidel Group) have united to become one single team called Sidel, as of January 1, 2019.

Ardagh to close Illinois glass production plant, axing 150 jobs

01-Feb-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Ardagh Group has decided to close its Lincoln, Illinois, glass container production facility, on or after April 30, 2019, axing 150 jobs.

OAL sees demand rise for dairy drinks using Steam Infusion in Africa

29-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

OAL has partnered with Filmatic, a supplier of liquid and food packaging equipment in South Africa to distribute its Steam Infusion Vaction Pump for dairy and maize-based drinks across Sub-Saharan Africa.

SIG launches Plant 360 Controller to meet Industry 4.0 demands

22-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

SIG has launched Plant 360 Controller a digital monitoring and control system to meet ‘Smart Factory’ Industry 4.0 demands optimizing every part of filling plant operations.

Entrepreneur finds ‘Le Petit Eden’ with his organic French wine

10-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

British entrepreneur Paul Eden is no stranger to France: his mother was born there and his brother James owns Domaine Cau Eden near Perpignan, so it was no surprise when he decided to enter the wine business as well.

Minebea Intec AR miRemote to meet Industry 4.0 demands

07-Jan-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Minebea Intec talks about why it has launched an augmented reality (AR) tool called miRemote in response to Industry 4.0 demands.

GEA VIPOLL wins South African craft beer contract

20-Dec-2018 By Jenny Eagle

GEA VIPOLL, a Slovenian subsidiary of GEA, has won its first contract in the craft beer segment in South Africa.

DuPont Water Solutions to open reverse osmosis production line in KSA

05-Dec-2018 By Jenny Eagle

DuPont Water Solutions will open a Reverse Osmosis (RO) production line in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in early 2019.

Acquisitions

Bartek Ingredients for beverages & candies acquired by TorQuest Partners

03-Dec-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Bartek Ingredients has been acquired by TorQuest Partners, private equity firm.