Processing Equipment & Systems, Automation, Control

US craft beer slows while spirits take off

10-Jun-2019 By Beth Newhart

The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) has released a new report on machinery and automation trends among breweries and distilleries, who are scaling back on production goals and diversifying offerings to stay competitive.

Shelf-stable RAIN tech could change the canned coffee space

04-Jun-2019 By Beth Newhart

A concern in the RTD beverage industry is maintaining freshness and quality with a long shelf life. Special, crafted drinks like cold brew coffee struggle with this the most, but brewing technology from BKON is now extending product drinkability.

GEA completes production at Tata Coffee plant in Vietnam

20-May-2019 By Jenny Eagle

GEA has completed a freeze-dried instant coffee plant on a green field site in Vietnam for Tata Coffee, a subsidiary of Tata Coffee, India.

JBT AsepFlex Filler to cater for sports and on-the-go drinks

16-May-2019 By Jenny Eagle

JBT has launched the AsepFlex Filler, ‘to overcome problems associated with current pouch packaging’ for sports, on-the-go breakfast drinks and infant nutrition products.

Stora Enso launches RFID e-kiosks for on-the-go purchasing

15-May-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Stora Enso has launched RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)-enabled e-kiosks for on-the-go purchasing using smart phones.

Drinkworks Home Bar expands beyond St. Louis

13-May-2019 By Beth Newhart

A collaboration between AB InBev and Keurig Dr Pepper is bringing its Drinkworks pilot program to new markets this spring. The Drinkworks Home Bar by Keurig is now available statewide in Missouri and Florida.

Applied DNA moves ahead with forensic tracking of cannabis with TheraCann

26-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Applied DNA has received the first $1m of a $5m licensing fee as part of its agreement with TheraCann legal cannabis and hemp consultancy.

Sustainability spotlight

Going green: How can craft brewers improve sustainability?

23-Apr-2019 By Beth Newhart

Craft brewers may talk the sustainability talk – but find it a lot harder to walk the sustainability walk. Tracking performance can help reveal effective ways to improve, say experts.

Emerson to address digital skill shortage with Brewing Innovation Centre

10-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Emerson has partnered with Colorado State University (CSU), in the US, to open a Brewing Innovation Centre this autumn.

Suntory Beer installs 3D printing technology to print images on beer

09-Apr-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Suntory Beer has partnered with Ripples to roll out 700 Ripple Maker PM devices to print 3D images, emojis and messages onto beer.

Mahou San Miguel opens first Brewhub in Spain

29-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Mahou San Miguel has opened the first Brewhub in Spain, a collaborative space for domestic and international craft breweries to share ideas and develop beers, for sale in Spain and across Europe.

Health & wellness drive processing trends, automation innovation

29-Mar-2019 By Beth Newhart

At the ProFood Tech show in Chicago this month, more than 400 exhibitors showcased processing solutions for the food and beverage world, with particular focus on drinks, dairy and bakery. Greater focus on health and wellness and the rise in automation...

Tetra Pak to unveil the ‘Factory of the Future’

29-Mar-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Pak has partnered with Microsoft, ABB, SAP and Elettric80 to digitise food manufacturing unveiling the ‘Factory of the Future’ at Hannover Messe 2019.

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.