~ The role of CBM in the food and beverage industry ~  Food processing plants typically run their equipment for 16 to 20 hours a day, yet a Forbes report claims that manufacturers face an average of 15 hours downtime…

Past mistakes should inform, but not inhibit, the adoption of new technologies within the food supply chain. Dan Migliozzi, Sales & Marketing Director, at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, explains why the sector needs to rediscover its appetite for risk.…

Rosti Group (Rosti), a global expert in plastic injection and contract manufacturing services, reported a remarkable 40% increase in productivity following the successful implementation of SOTI MobiControl, part of the SOTI ONE Platform.  With production sites in the UK, Europe and Asia, Rosti…

FAMIX-Maschinenbau GmbH is using MasoSine Certa 100, 200, 250, 300 process pumps in its beverage systems around the world for the sinusoidal pump’s ability to handle different viscosities of syrup and drinks ingredients.   Pulheim, Germany-based FAMIX is a leading manufacturer…

The Delicious Dessert Company is debuting its fabulous Millionaire’s and Raspberry Funfetti Yum Yums at Morrisons on 11 March. The delectable Millionaire’s Yum Yums are coated in scrumptious salted caramel sauce. Each of these sweet treats is hand finished with…

At the internationally leading trade fair for food and beverage production, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS presents its drive solutions for the industry from 19 to 22 March 2024 in Cologne. The NORD DRIVESYSTEMS drive solutions promise high energy efficiency and low Total…

The benefits of broccoli have been gaining traction as a super-food, but not all broccoli varieties are the same. This new, unique variety of broccoli is called GRextra. Grown in the UK, it has now been formulated into a ‘super-soup’ called SmarterNaturally.…

Voltage optimisation (VO) specialist Powerdown220 has completed the UK’s largest ever VO rollout for pub and restaurant chain, Mitchells & Butlers. The year-long project involved VO installations at over 1,100 sites and is already delivering significant energy savings. Mitchells & Butlers decided…

Bakkavor Group, the UK’s leading provider of fresh prepared food, announces it will recruit 86 enthusiastic individuals to join its award-winning Apprenticeship Programme for 2024. From Scotland to Kent, the Midlands to the Southwest, the application process is now open…

Alan Messenger, Sales Director, and Matt Jones, Account Manager at Optimal Industrial Automation, look at the importance of undertaking comprehensive site surveys before the upgrade of industrial automation systems. Food processing companies that already have a complete automation system in…