Processing And Packaging Innovation

Danish pork production is 14% higher that it is in the US, posing another threat to the sector

Denmark could lose pork exports to EU under TTIP

By Poorna Rodrigo

If the EU strikes a major trade deal with the US, a flood of American pork exports could lose Denmark a significant portion of its EU export market share, an environmental group claim.

Over 250,000t of food waste could be saved if the CCA hits its reduction target

Cool Chain Association to cut food waste

By Oscar Rousseau

The Cool Chain Association (CCA) – a not-for-profit organisation aiming to improve standards in the chilled food transportation chain – has pledged to slash food wastage by 10% within the next nine years.

The zebu cow is the breed that will supply the majority of Fauji Group's beef

Pakistan launches its biggest halal plant

By Shahid Husain, in Karachi

Pakistan’s largest conglomerate, the Fauji Group, has launched the country’s biggest halal abattoir, meat processing and exporting unit near Port Qasim, Karachi.

Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's top trade fair organisers, generating €645m in sales

IFFA cements place as leading meat trade show

By Oscar Rousseau

Organisers of Germany’s triennial meat processing machinery trade show IFFA have long claimed it is the “number one for the meat industry” and, on reflection, it’s hard to argue with this.

Left to right: Uwe Vogels and Lukas Smykala from Red Arrow, Paul Verbruggen and Marc van Hout, GEA

IFFA 2016

GEA and Red Arrow scoop innovation award

By Oscar Rousseau

Machinery manufactures GEA and Red Arrow have jointly won a Fleischerei Technik (Meat Technology) award for their smokeless meat smoking machin

GEA's MaxiFormer has an intelligent touch screen interface

IFFA: new-look GEA unveils meat former

By Oscar Rousseau

Engineering corporation GEA launched its MaxiFormer machine at IFFA which has a 1,000mm rotary drum that can quickly and precisely form meat products, such as chicken nuggets.

The VF 800 took around six years to develop

Handtmann launches groundbreaking vacuum filler

By Oscar Rousseau

Meat portioning machinery designer Handtmann has launched a “highly innovative” vacuum filler with an improved hygienic design feature that helps protect processors against food safety hazards.

VR technology caused a buzz at IFFA, but could it add value to the meat industry?

Virtual reality boosts trade at IFFA

By Oscar Rousseau

Meat packaging company Nomax Trading has used virtual reality (VR) headsets to offer clients at IFFA a tour of its production facilities, which has helped boost new business.

IFFA is braced to welcome more than 60,000 visitors

IFFA breaks exhibitor record

By Oscar Rousseau

Germany’s triennial meat processing trade show IFFA is expecting to open its doors to a record 1,027 exhibitors, setting a new record of attending companies for the long-running event. 

Linpac's trays are made with up to 95% recycled plastic

Linpac exec hails ‘prestigious’ eco recognition

By Oscar Rousseau

Plastic packaging manufacturer Linpac has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) and, naturally, its director of innovation is chuffed.

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ADM sees ‘opportunity’ in meat alternatives

By Oscar Rousseau

The rise in flexitarianism presents growth opportunities for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), according to the company, which said it planned to launch two new products at IFFA.

K+G Wetter's labyrinth disk intercepts liquid products before they can reach the seal level

K+G Wetter raises hygiene standards

By Aaron McDonald

German-based machinery manufacturer K+G Wetter claims to have created “clever detailed solutions” to hand-cleaned machines.

HKScan said replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy helped reduce emissions

Animal fat helps HKScan cut emissions by a third

By Oscar Rousseau

Meat processor HKScan reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in 2015, and using animal fats for heating was one of several eco-friendly measures used to reduce its carbon footprint.

Evidence suggests antibiotic overuse in meat could spell disaster for human medicine

US restaurant chains urged to stop antibiotics support

By Aaron McDonald

A $1 trillion coalition, made up from 54 institutional investors, has called for 10 of the largest restaurant chains in the US, as well as the UK, to stop sourcing meat from suppliers that use antibiotics.

The polyurethane Flowfresh range has achieved international HACCP certification

Flowcrete takes food safety floor message to Europe

By Oscar Rousseau

UK manufacturer of resin flooring, Flowcrete UK, will embark on a tour of Europe’s food and drink trade shows to highlight why good flooring is important to maintaining food safety and preventing contamination.

This is LIDD – a film solution for the ready meal market. Image courtesy of Parkside

Parkside plans Malaysia investment

By Oscar Rousseau

Meat packaging manufacturer Parkside has announced plans to “invest significantly” in its Malaysia plant to offer its Asian customer base the same products as supplies to its European clients.

Quinn Packaging has made a €3m investment to grow its business

Quinn Packaging invests €3m in PET sheet extrusion line

By Oscar Rousseau

Republic of Ireland-based meat and poultry tray manufacturer Quinn Packaging has invested €3m ($3.25m) in a PET sheet extrusion line to help it become “a major player in the rigid food packaging market”.

Tipper Tie: the SV4800 is the “fastest spreading voider for U clips

Sausage clipper boosts packaging speed by a fifth

By Oscar Rousseau

Processing and packaging machine supplier Tipper Tie has celebrated the appointment of Rainer Schmid as managing director of European operations arm by publishing a case study on its famous sausage clipper – the SV4800.

New consumer trends will be examined at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai

DuPont focuses on GCC trends at Gulfood

By Aidan Fortune

DuPont Nutrition & Health will be focusing on catering for the changing tastes of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) consumers as it presents at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015. 

In August 2013, Post presented the first cultured meat hamburger to the world

Cultured meat symposium unveiled

By Chloe Ryan

The first international symposium on cultured meat is taking place between 18-20 October in the Netherlands.

SICK sensors can monitor the integrity of a variety of food packaging

SICK to showcase new packaging sensor

By Chloe Ryan

A pneumatic pressure sensor for packaging will be among the new technologies being exhibited at the UK’s PPMA exhibition by packaging and processing specialist SICK this year.

Previous guidance was vague about storage and distribution temperatures for pre-packed fish

EFSA fleshes out pre-packed fish temperatures

By Rod Addy

Pre-packed fish storage and transport temperature guidance has finally been set out in a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report, with the issue having been vague for years.

 The material has a non-plastic appearance

Holfeld claims packaging first

By Chloe Ryan

Irish pork processor O’Brien’s Fine Foods has overhauled the packaging on its range of dry-cured bacon, cooked hams, puddings and sausages.

Anuga FoodTec 2015: meat processing and packaging innovations

Highlights from Anuga FoodTec 2015

By Georgi Gyton

Approximately 43,000 visitors descended upon Cologne last week for the Anuga FoodTec show. Spanning four days the event provided the chance for businesses to showcase their latest innovations in the world of packaging, machinery and technology. We take...

The three companies are owned by Lauridsen Group Incorporated (LGI)

Merger creates new protein brand company

By Eleanor Mackay

British Meat protein manufacturer BHJ Ingredients has merged with US companies Proliant Meat Ingredients and Proliant Health to form a new protein brand company, Essentia Protein Solutions.

The 'Econoliser' offers a temperature-controlled

Northern Irish firm strikes Australian deal

By Eleanor Mackay

An international meat firm based in Australia has given a huge boost to a Northern Ireland equipment company that specialises in knife sterilisation.

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