SIG has launched an upgraded version of its CFA 724 filling machine, making it possible to fill two carton formats of the same base dimensions with a capacity of 24,000 packs an hour.
The Netherlands-headquartered equipment specialist has developed Smart Solutions, a cloud-based software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the quality and quantity control of cheese and other pizza toppings.
Confectionery emulsifier specialist Palsgaard has launched a new PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) product to help chocolate manufacturers boost levels of functionality and efficiency.
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Food loss in Japan: Manufacturing sector highlighted as highest contributor as government urges consumers to buy ‘from the front’ By Pearly Neo Japan’s food manufacturing sector has been highlighted as the highest contributor to food loss in the country as the government announced its lowest-ever figure of six million tonnes, whilst urging consumers to do more by buying products ‘from the front’ of aisles.
In the government’s latest report on national-level food loss, Japan reported six million tonnes of loss in FY2018 (April 2018 to March 2019) from data aggregated and analysed over two years, a 120,000 ton reduction and 2% improvement from the previous year (FY2017).
Tetra Pak is showcasing its new UHT 2.0 heating portfolio and Tetra Pak E3/Speed Hyper packaging equipment on World Milk Day in support of this year’s theme of sustainability.