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New CAMA ACL System: Automatic Carton Loading for Box Blanks and Collaborative 3-Axis Robot

Packaging is a highly automated sector, with high-speed processes and solutions that constantly challenge the technological state-of-the-art. However, for all the advances in automation, there are still a few operations, such as magazine loading, reel loading, semi-finished product loading, and quality inspection that are still undertaken manually, but present issues relating to ergonomics, safety and […]

Beyond the Grill: Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Meat

In recent years, the global food industry has witnessed a dramatic shift in how consumers approach protein. Concerns over health, sustainability, and climate change are pushing both businesses and individuals to rethink their reliance on traditional animal-based meat. Nowhere is this conversation more urgent than in the MENA region, where changing demographics, increasing health awareness, […]

A New Plant-Based Egg Has Hit UK’s Shelves.

Diet restrictions due to intolerances or allergies is predicted to account for a lot of Just Eggs market After months of anticipation, UK supermarkets has welcomed a new plant-based egg by the American brand Just Egg. Already a household name in the US, the product is crafted from mung beans and promises to mimic traditional […]

Fresh Del Monte and CMA CGM Shift to Containerized Banana and Pineapple Routes, Raising Cold Chain Standards in Asia

The move replaces traditional breakbulk shipping with a more efficient, cold chain–integrated solution to improve fruit quality and reduce handling Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a global leader in fresh produce, has announced a new partnership with the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, to introduce containerized shipping […]

New Spray Dryer Boosts Galactic’s Production Capabilities in China

Galactic, a pioneer in fermentation technology, has commissioned a comprehensive new production line at its site in Guzhen, China. The five million Euro investment includes a spray drying tower, an agglomerator, a blender as well as a packaging line, and marks a significant step in the company’s growth. By substantially expanding its product range and […]

Closing the fiber gap: ACI Group and GoodMills Innovation empower UK bakeries to own the fiber claim

Leading ingredient distributor and supply chain specialist ACI Group, in collaboration with GoodMills Innovation, the renowned German ingredients specialist, is leading a charge to close the UK’s fiber gap by enabling retailers and manufacturers to confidently market fiber-rich foods. Despite a surge in health-driven innovation across bakery, cereals, and plant-based products over the past five […]

Food Producers Advised to Strengthen Foreign Body Detection Following Series of High-Profile Recalls

Following a number of recent high-profile food recall cases involving plastic, stones and other potential contaminants having made their way into packed products, manufacturers and producers across the industry are being advised to reinforce their inspection protocols. The recommendation comes from Ishida, the world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of end-to-end weighing, packing and safety […]

Palsgaard Introduces Einar® 987 Anti-fouling Additive for the PE and PP Polymerization Process as a Safer Alternative to Ethoxylated Amines

Palsgaard A/S, a leader in plant-based additives for the plastics industry, has introduced a safe, sustainable anti-fouling additive for the polypropylene and polyethylene polymerisation process. Developed from renewable raw materials, the food-grade additive Einar® 987 has been developed to address concerns about the ethoxylated amine (EA) chemistry currently used. The active compound of Einar® 987 –– which […]

Mondi Enables Label-free Packaging of 35,000 Parcels per day for KOMSA With High-performance Digital Printing

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its portfolio with a high-performance digital printing solution, enabling customized, high-volume packaging following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging’s Western European operations. KOMSA, a leading distributor for digital infrastructure in Germany, has been using this option to print consecutive barcodes directly onto corrugated board packaging, […]

Heat and Control Celebrating 75 years of Industry Excellence

Founded in 1950, Heat and Control, Inc.®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, celebrated their 75th anniversary on June 27, 2025. At our operations around the globe, over 2500 employees who have played an important part in reaching this milestone celebrated as one. With 75 years of modernizing equipment solutions, the company […]