Schenck Process: Refocusing on core business after carve-out of the food division

Digital solutions and sustainable bulk solids processes at the heart

07-Sep-2023 - The long-established German-based company Schenck Process is moving into a more sustainable future after the carve-out of its food solutions to Hillenbrand/Coperion. The expert for process-critical bulk solids applications is now focusing 100% on its core competencies of weighing and feeding ...

IGW 2023: iglo focuses on 'Fossil Free' and appeals for more use of renewable raw materials

The future is(s) plant-based - also with regard to packaging materials

30-Jan-2023 - Almost everyone buys them: food packaged in plastic packaging. Even if, at least in Germany, these end up in the yellow garbage can after consumption, this is becoming increasingly difficult in view of distressing television images of huge plastic islands that are swaying in the waves in the ...

Virtual showrooms: Customer dialogue rethought

01-Jun-2020 - Particularly in times when it is difficult for companies and customers to talk to each other personally, digital solutions that enable simple, location-independent, and direct exchange are more in demand than ever. With its new range of virtual showrooms, Minebea Intec is offering a digital ...

Thinner is more sustainable

Foodstuff packaging gets lighter and lighter

29-Aug-2019 - Packaging performs an essential service where foodstuffs are concerned. Over the years, technical advances have substantially reduced the amount of material required. Foodstuffs would not survive without packaging. Packaging protects the contents against harmful influences and ensures a longer ...

Making cereal bars is a piece of cake for McVities

When a fully automated, accurate and reliable batch mixing and continuous weighing plant was required, Gericke provided the solution.

20-Sep-2016 - The need to install a flexible manufacturing facility to handle various differing recipe types and also have the ability to increase and decrease the throughput to match packaging rates demanded an innovative approach for the McVities Tollcross site near to Glasgow. Gentle handling of the ...

Bizerba acquires French inspection specialist Luceo and expands its portfolio in the area of food safety

11-Mar-2015 - Bizerba, a provider of solutions for weighing, slicing, and labelling technologies, has acquired the food sector of the French company Luceo SAS. The company, which is headquartered in Rennes, belongs to the Tiama Group and is one of the leading specialists in the area of visual inspection ...