News on Packaging Equipment

April 16, 2023

España: La fábrica 4.0 de Patatas Meléndez, un proyecto altamente eficiente y sostenible

Patatas Meléndez, compañía vallisoletana cuyo CEO y administrador único es Javier Meléndez, es el primer operador de patata en España con un 20% de cuota de mercado. Este 2023 también va a posicionarse como un referente a nivel europeo gracias a su fábrica 4.0., con una inversión de más de 36 millones de euros.

April 14, 2023

Patatas Hijolusa implements state-of-the-art robotic technology to optimize its production line

The Patatas Hijolusa company has been implementing state-of-the-art technology in its industrial plant in Leon for more than 7 years to achieve the maximum optimization of its production process.

April 10, 2023

Newtec’s Laser Flowpack 700: An innovative and sustainable packaging solution

Newtec recently announced that it will showcase its innovative Laser Flowpack 700 packaging solution at the upcoming exhibition, MacFrut, taking place May 3rd to May 5th at the Rimini Expo Centre.

April 06, 2023

The UK's Spring Budget is an opportunity for investment in automation machinery

As part of the Spring Budget, from 1st April UK manufacturers now have 100% First Year Allowance for Capital Expensing. This means that UK companies will be able to write off the full cost of qualifying main rate plant and machinery investment in the year of the investment.

April 05, 2023

Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Frito-Lay and Quaker announced the opening of an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Center at its R&D headquarters. The Learning Center will be used to field test, measure, and analyze compostable packaging with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.

April 03, 2023

Visit Scott Automation in Germany, at INTERPACK 2023

From 4 to 10 May 2023, the international processing and packaging fair Interpack will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany. Scott is pleased to participate in this fair and is taking this opportunity to present their unique palletising expertise, including the latest PAL 4.0 series.

April 02, 2023

Avebe’s Sustainable Plant-Based Packaging & Building Solutions at European Coatings Show

Avebe makes innovative ingredients derived from potatoes, which they use to create unique solutions for the food, pet food and industrial such as building, and packaging industries.

Joint Statement – Efforts for more sustainable packaging for the fruit and vegetables sector should be based on realistic, fair, and feasible targets for real environmental impact reduction

March 28, 2023

European Produce Associations Call for Revised Packaging Regulations to Support Sustainable Practices in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector

Copa-Cogeca, Freshfel Europe, the European Fresh Produce Association, and Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, have taken note of the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste that was published on 30 November 2022

Heat and Control FastBack 4.0 Horizontal Motion Conveyor

March 19, 2023

Heat and Control Demonstrates New Equipment at Snaxpo 2023

Heat and Control, Inc.®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, will be exhibiting at Snaxpo 2023 at Booth #818 on March 19-21, 2023, in Orlando, Florida (USA).

March 14, 2023

tna presents trendsetting innovations at Interpack 2023 to help food producers to achieve sustainability goals

At Interpack 2023, tna solutions will showcase its processing and packaging solutions for food manufacturers worldwide. Visitors to booth C56 and D56, Hall 14, will have an opportunity to enter a fully functioning virtual factory

March 09, 2023

Meet SCOTT at CFIA Rennes: Hall 10A, Stand G29 on 14-16 March in France

Smart automation solution provider Scott Automation will showcase its unique palletizing and warehouse automation products including PAL 4.0 series palletizer at the 3-day event CFIA Rennes 2023

JASA’s 2022 and 2023: Innovation and new packaging lines are a great success

March 06, 2023

JASA packaging solutions: Innovation and new packaging lines are a great success

JASA Packaging Solutions is an international player in developing and manufacturing weighing and packaging solutions. In particular, its weighing machines and sleevers are used by businesses globally.

Cockerill expands potato handling capacity

February 20, 2023

Potato packer Cockerill expands end-of-line potato handling capacity

With the commissioning of the third Lan Handling dolly & crate loader, Cockerill's handling capacity increases to a total of up to 240 bags per minute, using these three production lines.

SNAXPO23 is the larger of the two major events organized by SNAC International (SNAXPO and SNX). SNX was held for the first time in 2022

February 19, 2023

SNAC International Unveils SNAXPO23 Show Features

SNAXPO23, to be held March 19-21 in Orlando, FL, will include a Startups Hub, Co-Pack Central, Flavor Showdown, Knowledge Zone, and SNAC Bites.

February 08, 2023

Newtec is exhibiting Laser Flowpack 700 at Fruit Logistica

Laser Flowpack 700 is a cost-efficient, fully automatic laser welding machine for ultra-thin film, suitable for a wide range of packaging applications, including fruits and vegetables (products) packed in ultra-thin, e.g. PE-film.

January 25, 2023

New appointments and promotions set to boost Fabcon Food Systems

British food processing equipment manufacturer Fabcon Food Systems (FFS) has prepared for its next phase of global growth with a series of new appointments and promotions.

Tong appointed UK distributor for Verbruggen palletising solutions

January 17, 2023

Verbruggen palletising solutions appoints Tong as distributor for the United Kingdom

Dutch palletising solutions manufacturer Verbruggen has appointed Tong Engineering, leading UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, as distributor for the United Kingdom.