Category: Processing
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Tate and Lyle shareholders have approved Ingredion’s proposed cash acquisition. Antitrust clearance and court sanction remain before completion in 2027.
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Made Smarter is accelerating practical automation across smaller food factories. Projects span chocolate, bakery, sauces, brewing, bacon, and packaging.
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Roberts is investing in faster and lower energy meat systems. Refrigeration, tempering, and X-ray portioning anchor its £750,000 programme.
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UK food incidents increased as supply networks grew more complex. Pathogens, allergens, labelling, and international traceability dominated regulatory activity.
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Dry4Good will expand French capacity for ambient ingredient drying significantly. Two additional lines will support natural powders, granules, and inclusions.
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Baumer has expanded inline inspection using smarter profile sensor technology. On-sensor evaluation targets packaging checks without a separate vision controller.
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Italian packaging machinery sales grew while export orders weakened sharply. Higher input costs and uncertain trade conditions are constraining investment.
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New EU limits will tighten controls on mineral oil contamination. Manufacturers must review testing, packaging, lubricants, equipment, and supplier assurance.
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Nestlé is extending KitKat’s sharing range with two variants nationally. Milk Chocolate and Brownie bars will launch from August.
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Cryovac’s anniversary highlights tighter integration across food packaging systems worldwide. Materials, machinery, service, and recyclability increasingly develop together.