Case Studies
Kinrise Snackfoods automates its manufacturing facility using AMRs
Four autonomous mobile robots have been deployed across the Kinrise Snackfoods manufacturing facility to automate the pallet handling process, and more. [ + ]
Repurposing proteins from beer-brewing waste
Researchers from NTU Singapore have created a method of extracting over 80% of the available protein from a significant by-product of the beer brewing industry. [ + ]
Suntory Beverage & Food uses Asahi Kasei water-washable plates for labels
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd has switched to AWP water-washable flexographic plates for the printing of beverage labels in Japan. [ + ]
Vacuum pumps for fish packaging
A vacuum solution from Atlas Copco is used for the energy-efficient production of EPS boxes used for transporting fish in the cold chain. [ + ]
Meat processing: a case study of Triton and GMP collaboration
Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP) and Triton Commercial Systems have collaborated on an innovative project centred around the development and implementation of the FUSION Manufacturing Execution System (MES). [ + ]
Optimised system for bottle washing machine
A water bottle facility in Germany implemented a system for bottle washing which is reducing deposits on machines, lengthening cleaning intervals and more. [ + ]
Whey to go: upcycling dairy waste into a beverage
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a fermented beverage concept that demonstrates how dairies can reduce waste and increase yield by upcycling whey. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
