University of Lincoln to develop robotic harvesting machine for broccoli
The University of Lincoln is developing a fully automated robotic harvesting system for broccoli using a 3D camera, thanks to a £70m grant from Agri-Tech Catalyst.
Archives for June 16, 2015
Rising packaged food sales make Turkey top export destination
Turkey is an attractive destination for European food exports with niche opportunities in dairy, bakery, health and wellness, say market analysts.
‘Normally it goes slow before it takes off...not this time’ – Ilapak
Ilapak has lauded market reaction to its continuous motion bagger which it launched at Interpack last year.
Special edition: Sustainable Packaging
SPC: Role of sustainable packaging
The journey to being more sustainable as part of the circular economy is continuing with a number of important areas from a packaging perspective, according to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).
550 strike over pay at 2 Sisters bakery
Hundreds of workers at 2 Sisters Food Group’s Gunstones bakery in Sheffield took part in a 48-hour strike this week, with a further 48-hour walk out planned for next month.
Serial consumption: Nutritionists promote cereal-based beverages in Nestlé-backed e-book
The Portuguese Association of Nutritionists (APN) and Nestlé joined forces this month to unveil a new e-book promoting the benefits of cereal-based beverages in Portugal.
Nestlé and Heinz to speak at AMI’s BOPP 2015 conference
Constantia Flexibles, Nestlé, Heinz and Cosmo Films will talk about the latest developments in raw materials and film technology for BOPP film manufacturers at the AMI BOPP conference from June 23-25 in Berlin, Germany.
Snack trends: Could organic be as big as gluten-free?
Organic packaged snacks remain fairly niche but resonate well with health-conscious consumers and retailers, says Euromonitor International.
Industry backs 3-year PHOs phase-out but criticizes GRAS revoke
Bakery and snack makers have welcomed the FDA’s three-year period to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) but have criticized its strategy to revoke GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status.
Frito-Lay to modernize Canada plant
Frito-Lay will modernize its Ontario plant in Canada, helped along by a $3m investment from the local government.