Case Studies
PepsiCo builds high-capacity logistics automation system in Thailand
PepsiCo has partnered with Dematic to integrate automation as a central feature of its expanded production and logistics facility in Rojana, Thailand. [ + ]
Sustainabili-tea: compostable teabags in hotel sector
In the UK, packaging specialist Parkside has partnered with tea brand Hoogly to develop a range of compostable teabags for the hotel and hospitality sector. [ + ]
Choc, paper, scissors: chocolate bars with 100% paper packaging
Koehler Paper and chocolate manufacturer nucao are collaborating to produce what are claimed to be Germany's first chocolate bars with 100% paper packaging. [ + ]
Bakery saves 95% of labour time using CIP system for conveyor belts
A US bakery used an automated dry-steam clean-in-place solution for its conveyor belts, which resulted in labour savings and more. [ + ]
Arla Foods Ingredients to cut carbon emissions with heat pump technology
The ingredients manufacturer is investing in an electric heat pump facility at its primary processing plant in Denmark to help reduce emissions by around 22%. [ + ]
Chicken processor uses dewatering system for drier waste and sustainable gains
An Australian supplier of poultry and protein products has used the KDS liquid-separator technology to enhance efficiency while reinforcing its environmental credentials. [ + ]
Nut food maker uses self-cleaning filter for cooking oil recovery process
Milhans Foods adopted high-temperature self-cleaning filters for its cooking oil recovery process, achieving ROI in eight months. [ + ]
Avocado supplier trials a natural cleaning mist in ripening room
Westfalia Fruit has trialled a natural probiotic mist technology that is designed to improve food safety and also reduce waste within the supply chain. [ + ]
Nestlé to cut steam consumption by 75% at its infant formula plant
At Nestlé's plant in the Netherlands, GEA will equip a milk powder line for hypoallergenic infant formula with its latest process and heat pump technology. [ + ]
Pork producer cuts emissions with onsite sludge treatment
A UK pork producer wanted to reduce sludge transport costs at its processing plant, which resulted in not only lower carbon emissions but also energy generation. [ + ]
Chocolate bar made with new protein grown out of thin air
A Finnish food company, introducing a limited-edition chocolate snack bar with a novel protein ingredient in Singapore, is set to ramp up production soon. [ + ]
Energy check on pump installation at food manufacturer's site
Grundfos performed an Energy Check Advanced on the pump installations of one of the world's leading food manufacturers and established that even with minor improvements there would be considerable savings. [ + ]
Iceblock maker chooses juice mixing solution for new plant
CO-RO has a chosen a complete juice mixing plant from Alfa Laval for its processing facility being built in Denmark. [ + ]
Upfield creates paper tub for its plant butters and spreads
After four years of development, Upfield, in collaboration with Footprint, has created an oil-proof, plastic-free, recyclable paper packaging solution. [ + ]
Futureproof labelling for coffee manufacturer
Haco AG simply wanted to integrate a new labelling laser into an existing coffee filling line but needed to upgrade the safety relay with minimal downtime. [ + ]