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juli 16, 2009
Anaerobic digestion scheme key to cutting food and packing in landfill
A UK Government initiative on anaerobic digestion that includes using food and bioplastic packaging waste to create energy could play a key role in helping cut landfill volumes, said an industry body. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) welcomed the go...From the archive

juli 07, 2009
Een echte iPhone zit verpakt in aardappelzetmeel
In Barneveld staat het enige bedrijf ter wereld dat uit aardappelzetmeel verpakkingen maakt. 100 procent biologisch afbreekbaar en niet na te maken.‘Kijk, dit is onze nieuwste innovatie.’ Trots toont Mark Geerts (53) een dichtklapbare verpakking voor r...From the archive

juli 02, 2009
Heat and Control and CEIA extend partnership to Benelux
Food processing and product handling equipment systems manufacturer, Heat and Control BV and metal detection specialist CEIA -S.P.A. have partnered to provide inspection solutions in the Benelux region. Michiel Metselaar, operating from Heat and Cont...From the archive

juni 29, 2009
Mobiel aardappelen wassen bij de boer brengt tarra percentage omlaag
Iedere aardappel die de industrie als frietje of ander product wil verwerken moet helemaal schoon gewassen zijn. Tot nu toe kiezen de meeste frietverwerkers ervoor hun aardappelen op de fabriek te wassen. Dit heeft tot gevolg dat ze grote bergen grond ...From the archive

juni 17, 2009
Sormac MS-Combi Peeler for Coopérative de Noirmoutier in France
Knife peeling gives a very attractive peeling result compared to roller peelers. The potatoes have a hand peeled appearance and, moreover, their smooth exterior keeps them in good, fresh condition for longer. However, for a good peeling result, prepeel...From the archive

juni 10, 2009
Healthy alternatives to snack frying
The snacks industry has responded positively to demands from consumers for healthier snacks by reformulating, but there is an urgent need to further improve the nutritional profile if market share is not to be lost as consumers search for alternatives ...From the archive
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juni 01, 2009
Rosenqvists Food Technologies new player offering processing equipment for the potato industry
Rosenqvists, a Swedish supplier of machines to the food industry, is teaming up with a group of experts, to create complete and value-added solutions for the food industry. The focus is on processing lines for chips, snacks and French fries.The company...From the archive

mei 28, 2009
Parker Domnick Hunter showcases its latest nitrogen generator at the Snackex
The Domnick Hunter Industrial Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies will showcase its latest at this year’s Snackex exhibition with a fully working nitrogen gas generator system – CO2 mixing station.The demon...From the archive

mei 27, 2009
EU deregulates packaging
Supermarket customers will soon have a wider range of choices in the size and amount of pre-packaged foods they buy, after the European Commission passed legislation deregulating food packaging earlier this month. The legislation - ostensibly to provid...From the archive

april 14, 2009
Preparations for Interpack 2011 in full swing
The Interpack Advisory Council has begun concrete preparations for the event, Interpack Process and Packaging 2011. Christian Traumann, managing director, Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH&Co KG, has been assigned the top council job as president of ...From the archive

april 06, 2009
Bosch Packaging Technology renames subsidiaries
Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of holistic systems in the world of packaging and process technology, is changing the company names of some of its subsidiaries, effective April 2nd 2009. The US-based Doboy Inc., New Richmond, will chang...From the archive

april 02, 2009
Buhler Technology Group Fiscal 2008: high operating performance
In fiscal 2008, the Buhler Technology Group increased its sales (turnover) by about 7% to CHF 1893 million, and with an EBIT margin of 8.4% achieved an excellent operating result. Due to the negative financial result, the Group’s overall result decline...From the archive

maart 28, 2009
Ecofrost NV - A story full of enthusiasm!
Ecofrost NV is a young Belgian Company, situated in Peruwelz who specialise in frozen potato products, mainly deep-frozen fries. Ecofrost NV was founded by Pol and Dries Vervaeke along with Luc and Marc Hoflack. Both families have gained enough experien...From the archive

maart 19, 2009
BMA Nederland B.V. appoints Marcel Kloesmeijer as Vice President Sales
BMA Nederland BV has appointed Marcel Kloesmeijer as Commercieel Directeur/Vice President Sales. Marcel's appointment will further strengthen BMA’s position as a leading provider of food processing technologies and solutions for manufacturers of potat...From the archive

maart 18, 2009
Potato Chips: Fried, Kettle Fried or Continuously Kettle Fried
Pepsico's new Red Sky Potato Chips are fried in a new way: these potato chips are continuously kettle fried. The idea behind continuously kettle frying is to replicate the typical time-temperature profile of the classical kettle frying process, but in a continuous fryer. This is not as easy as it may seem...From the archive

maart 17, 2009
Flexible case packer aimed at snack manufacturers
A case packer has been designed to pack sensitive products and can incorporate a range of case formats including hood, tray and wraparound, claims the manufacturer. Global packaging equipment supplier, Focke & Co, unveiled its new packaging technolo...From the archive

februari 27, 2009
Advantages of a stainless steel product pump
Potato and vegetable processors have for several years seen the benefits of distributing products in their production lines through the use of pump systems.Water transport is flexible, relatively easy to install and if required for longer distances, m...From the archive

februari 25, 2009
Pepsico launches revolutionary all natural 'Red Sky Potato Chips': Continuously Kettle-fried
The United Kingdom has become Pepsico's testing ground for a revolutionary manufacturing process for potato chips: "Continuous Kettle Fried Potato Chips". This new process results in a "fresher-tasting, delicious product with the perfec...From the archive