Case Studies
Food processor joins network to improve return on solar
A local smallgoods manufacturer wasn't getting much return from its solar energy system so it joined South Street Energy's Distributed Generation Network. [ + ]
Arnott's factory plans its transition to 100% renewable
The Arnott's Group has signed an agreement with CleanPeak Energy to transition its Huntingwood manufacturing facility to 100% renewable electricity by 2029. [ + ]
Dairy processor on a mission to reduce emissions
Grundfos has helped dairy processor Arla reduce its energy consumption and carbon emissions across its global production facilities. [ + ]
Smart chocolate factory to be built
Swiss chocolate wafer maker Kägi Söhne is working with Bühler to build a smart factory by 2024. [ + ]
Making packaging from vegetable waste
Victoria University researchers have been looking at how agricultural waste from vegetables could be used to create compostable packaging. [ + ]
Mexican wholesaler makes a move into salad processing
Given the growing demand for ready-to-eat salads, a Mexican wholesaler decided to join the fresh-cut sector and now has plans for further expansion. [ + ]
Soft drink maker cuts mixing time
Faced with a tight construction time frame, a soft drink manufacturer asked Alfa Laval to select equipment for a new mixing processing line. [ + ]
Closed loop initiative for KIND snack bar packaging
Mars, SABIC and Landbell partner in a closed loop initiative for KIND snack bar packaging based on certified circular PP. [ + ]
Keeping beef fresh using central vacuum stations
Atlas Copco central vacuum stations supply packaging lines at Tönnies Beef Vacuum technology to help beef stay fresh for longer. [ + ]
Pet food maker relaunches product in recyclable packaging
Mondi worked with a pet food manufacturer to switch to recyclable high-barrier packaging for the relaunch of its range of dry cat and dog foods. [ + ]
What an IMPAQT on poultry processing
Poultry production controller Nóra Moldvai-Villányi explains how the implementation of Marel IMPAQT software has benefited her company's operations. [ + ]
Bacon wrapped with 'wood effect' packaging film
Mondi has provided an eye-catching 'wood effect' packaging solution for a bacon product using a recyclable mono-material polypropylene (PP) film. [ + ]
Making the grade: sorting out fruit defects
A fruit processor in Italy is using a VERYX sorter to detect the right type of defects to match each of its customer's specifications for value-added products. [ + ]
Coffee production facility being built for olam food ingredients
Two complete lines for the production of freeze-dried and spray-dried instant coffee are being built by GEA in Brazil for olam food ingredients. [ + ]
Brewery returns to its roots with GEA equipment
Pittsburgh Brewing Company has restarted production of its own beers thanks to a full suite of new equipment. [ + ]