April 29, 2024

Technology & Sustainability

Mettler-Toledo adds Augmented Reality Customer Support

COVID-19 proof Augmented Reality Customer Support protects production uptime and costs irrespective of manufacturing location  Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is leading the way for product inspection manufacturers with the inclusion of remote Augmented Reality (AR) Customer Support. The new service enables remote identification of the cause of product inspection equipment issues and facilitates Mettler-Toledo engineers to instruct on-site

C-Range of bio-plastic packaging materials from KM Packaging

‘Plant to pack and then back to compost’

Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has launched a new range of compostable products. The C-Range of bio-plastic packaging materials includes shrink wrap, stretch wrap, adhesive tape, nets and bags. It enhances KM’s portfolio of sustainable flexible packaging solutions and offers customers a wider range of choice. The bio-plastic products have been

Source: Siemens

COVID-19 mobile testing units from Siemens and Auto-Info

Closed system operation for patients and medical personnel’s safetyContamination protection with flexible, scalable HVAC control solutionCompliant with healthcare industry standardsEasy installation and operation from anywhere Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) has teamed up with Auto-Info to jointly develop a modular COVID-19 examination unit. The mobile lab structure and system have been designed to avoid contamination among

Nestlé Brazil introduces paper straws from SIG on all NESCAU carton packs

Paper alternative removes 300 million plastic straws per year In partnership with SIG, a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging, Nestlé Brazil now brings its complete NESCAU beverage range to the market in SIG’s Combibloc Mini carton packs, with SIG’s innovative, renewable and recyclable paper straw solution. This important change helps to

Bühler’s LALA: The industry’s first rake unit for paddy pre-cleaning

The industry’s first rake unit for paddy pre-cleaning, Bühler’s LALA removes long impurities by as much as 80%, while improving safety and boosting staff retention. One of the most common challenges facing rice producers is the presence of long impurities in their paddy. Items such as straws and strings from jute bags can frequently clog downstream

GEA Red Series Heat Pumps: Improved Efficiency, Flexibility and Capacity

Two years after introducing the Red series heat pumps GEA RedAstrum and GEA RedGenium, GEA has launched new versions which considerably improve their application range. All models are now available with an ammonia cascade evaporator making them compatible with any refrigeration system. In addition, three new sizes join the GEA RedAstrum series extending the range

Gulfood 2020 focused on “Rethinking Food”, France’s opportunity to launch Taste France

GULFOOD 2020 FOCUSED ON “RETHINKING FOOD”

Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, will be supporting business opportunities between French producers and importers, key buyers, and food industry experts visiting Gulfood. This year, 80 French exhibitors will be part of Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition. This show will be the

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EUROPEAN COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN “KNOW APPLE

Unspoiled nature, majestic mountain ranges, unique and distinctive climate, rocky and mineral-rich soil of the Italian Alps: these are the essential elements that allow Trentino-Alto Adige to produce excellent apples.European quality and sustainable agriculture are the two pillars on which “Know Apple” is based, the three-year European communication and in-training campaign of Assomela, the Italian

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MICHAEL KÖNIG APPOINTED

Michael König (56), CEO of Elkem ASA, has joined the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG. The Hildesheim District Court named Michael König to the Supervisory Board effective as of 15 January 2020. He will stand for election by the shareholders at the Symrise Annual General Meeting on 6 May 2020. Mr König will succeed Dr

FIRMENICH RECOGNIZED AS MOST SUSTAINABLE

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, has announced that it has been recognized as the Most Sustainable Company in the Flavour and Fragrances Industry by World Finance magazine. Acknowledged as a global leader in sustainability alongside a select group of top companies including Audi, Havas and Logitech, Firmenich was praised for its comprehensive approach

New Study With Wellmune® Further Supports the Ingredient’s Ability to Strengthen the Immune System in a Food or Beverage Application

IMMUNE SUPPORT IS MOST SOUGHT HEALTH GOAL

Immune system support is the most common reason for consumers to buy healthy lifestyle products, according to new global research. A survey by Wellmune®, a natural ingredient that is clinically proven to help strengthen the immune system, asked over 11,000 consumers in 14 global markets about their reasons for buying healthy lifestyle products.1 They were

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SORTEX A BRINGS 95% REDUCTION IN CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS

Antwerp-headquartered Miko Coffee prides itself on providing the highest quality coffee beans and commercial coffee machines. When small sticks and other foreign material in its coffee beans were causing customers’ grinders to jam, Miko Coffee invested in a SORTEX A. The optical sorter from Bühler is providing a superior coffee bean sort and since its installation