ITW Muller celebrates 30 years of the ‘Octopus’
ITW Muller celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Octopus stretch wrap equipment in the same week its parent company, Illinois Tool Works, acquired Gold Pattern Holdings.
Archives for July 8, 2013
System puts automated food packaging within reach
The FAS SPrint Revolution from Automated Packaging Systems helps small- to medium-size processing and packaging operations automate the bagging process.
Gluten-free still untapped in in-store bakeries, says Ulrick & Short
The bakery sector has taken strides in gluten-free, but there remains immense potential for in-store bakeries to better tap into the sector, says UK ingredients firm Ulrick & Short.
‘Consumers don’t realize the difference between salt and sodium levels’: The Low Sodium Sea Salt Company
Communicating sodium reduction efforts in bakery is a challenge given consumer knowledge is often limited, says the MD of UK-based firm The Low Sodium Sea Salt Company.
How sustainable is quinoa?
Interest in quinoa has surged among consumers in Europe and the United States – but the rapid increase in its popularity has also given rise to concerns about sustainable production.
Ishida increases packing speed by 35%
Ishida Europe has upgraded its iTPS (Ishida Total Packaging System) with a Charge Transfer Control (CTC), which delivers 150 bags per minute.
LED fixtures brighten food processing environments
Hubbell Lighting has launched Kemlux III LED lights, fixtures designed for use in food processing plants and other rugged environments.
‘Pinot Noir flavored popcorn please!’
Constellation Brands-owned New Zealand wine estate Kim Crawford has teamed up with New York gourmet popcorn company Populence to produce two wine-flavored varieties of the snack.