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How can Industry 4.0 help the food and beverage industry?
Keith Thornhill, Siemens Digital Industries, Head of Food and Beverage, discusses why it is time for manufacturers to embrace the smart factory.
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Joint solar initiative launched to help farmers
A project has been launched to help farmers in ‘sun-rich’ countries make the most of chilled food distribution systems powered by solar solutions.
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Your guide to food packaging
In a competitive landscape like the food industry, it is important to get the packaging right. This isn't just for practicality, but to keep a competitive edge on busy supermarket shelves. Here, Debra Weiss explains what type of packaging manufacturers should be looking for, what types should be avoided, and…
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Food processing demand boosts enzyme stabiliser market
The enzyme stabiliser market is showing strong growth with sales being highly influenced by increasing demand from the food processing industry.
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Fizz-retaining technology could reduce waste
New bubble technology has the potential for manufacturers to reduce waste by retaining carbon dioxide in drinks for longer.
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AI-assisted e-tongue in development
'Hypertaste' an electronic, AI-assisted e-tongue that can quickly analyse liquids has been unveiled.
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Industry 4.0: Combatting human error with coding automation
Adem Kulauzovic explains how integrated and automated coding and marking reduces costly product recalls.
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Scientists produce vodka from crops in Chernobyl
Scientists want to produce the artisan vodka from Chernobyl and give 75 percent of profits back to the affected community.
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Cannabinoids in New Products: Testing and other concerns
With so many countries changing their attitudes towards cannabis and many testing the properties of this diverse plant, it won’t be long until we see more cannabis-infused products on our shelves. Many global food and beverage manufacturers including Mondelez, Coca-Cola and Molson Cools are exploring the options of cannabinoids in…
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Ways to create sealing for food packaging
Form, fill and seal. If only it were that easy. Even those who work in the industry admit that there is a bewildering lexicon around bagging and flow wrapping. Tony McDonald, sales and marketing director at ILAPAK, attempts to demystify sealing terminology, from D-cam and long-dwell, to impulse and ultrasonic,…
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Dietary fibres market will grow to fill the ‘fibre gap’
The dietary fibres market will see strong sales due to health-conscious consumers and manufacturers investing in new products.
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Screw separators gain traction in the food processing market
Dewatering distillery and brewery waste, and filtering waste water are key applications of screw separators in the food processing industry.
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Romer Labs® builds on portfolio with new coconut test kit
Romer Labs is introducing a new test kit to its AgraStrip® portfolio of lateral flow devices.
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New technique improves uptake of cannabis-infused liquids
A new technique in THC water solubility offers improvements in the uptake of cannabis-infused liquids.
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Welsh food and drink industry gets £110 million boost
Project HELIX has helped businesses innovate and be more productive, improve skills and reduce waste in the supply chain.
