All Automation, AI & digital manufacturing articles – Page 8
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NewsMars announces 100 percent renewable energy plan for Australian pet food site
Mars’ Petcare facility in Wodonga, producing Pedigree® and Whiskas®, will soon become Australia’s first steam-based manufacturing site to operate entirely on renewable energy.
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Podcast
Episode 60: The growing concern of microplastics
In the latest episode of Food to Go, brought to you by the New Food team, Professor Gary Hardiman, Chair in Food Systems Biology at the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast, sits down with Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell to discuss the growing concern of microplastics in ...
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Co-op rolls out 300 new digital screens across its highest footfall stores
The convenience store has expanded its digital offering to enhance engagement for FMCG brands in urban locations.
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ArticleHow a universal standard for ecolabelling could transform our food system
Reflecting on the opportunity to better inform consumers and support actors across the whole food value chain, Richard Zaltzman, CEO of EIT Food, reveals what’s new with ecolabels.
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NewsStrawberry-picking robot trialled to tackle UK agricultural labour shortage
A robot designed to quickly harvest and package strawberries has been built in Essex to address the agricultural labour shortage.
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NewsMérieux NutriSciences to acquire Bureau Veritas' global food testing division
Mérieux NutriSciences strengthens its global presence with the acquisition of Bureau Veritas' food testing business, expanding operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region.
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News“World’s largest” 3D food printing facility opens in Vienna
The new plant will bring innovative mycoprotein-based foods using the company’s cutting-edge 3D printing technology.
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Podcast
Episode 59: Transforming the cocoa supply chain
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Dr Kristy Leissle, CEO and founder of African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), sits down with Ben Cornwell to discuss the complexity of cocoa supply chains and ACM’s goal to not only streamline the process but also elevate the value of Africa’s cocoa.
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NewsSmart lighting could be key to making vertical farming more cost-effective
Scientists have discovered how tailoring light conditions in vertical farms could reduce energy costs and improve plant health. This breakthrough could help make vertical farming systems more sustainable and scalable, addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population.
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NewsJohnnie Walker Black Label introduces 90 percent paper-based bottle in Edinburgh trial
Diageo has launched its first-ever 90 percent paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label in an exclusive trial at Edinburgh’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street bar. This eco-friendly innovation aims to reduce carbon emissions and marks a significant step in sustainable packaging.
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NewsBiofilm formation on food-contact surfaces presents a growing threat to food safety
New research underscores the critical need for innovative solutions to combat biofilm formation on food-contact surfaces, which poses a major risk to public health and food quality.
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ArticleProtecting every plate: insights from an American food safety expert at Food Integrity Global 2024
Here, renowned food safety expert Dr Darin Detwiler shares his experience and takeaways from Food Integrity Global 2024…
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NewsRevolutionary shelf life-extending packaging technology under trial across four continents
UK-based OSY Group is piloting its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology across multiple global markets.
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WebinarUnlocking precision: Process NIR’s impact on profitability in food processing
Discover how Process NIR technology from Perten, a PerkinElmer company, can boost profitability in food processing by reducing waste, lowering energy costs, and improving operational efficiency.
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NewsNew report highlights critical need for digital modernisation in supply chains
As regulatory pressures and consumer demands grow, a new report from TraceGains reveals that outdated practices are holding back food and beverage suppliers.
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NewsNew Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein Launches at NUS
National University of Singapore unveils new facility to advance alternative proteins
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NewsLeading German sports nutrition company selects Centric PLM to drive international growth
German sports nutrition leader, The Quality Group (TQG), adopts Centric Software’s PLM solution to streamline product management, accelerate development, and fuel its international growth strategy.
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NewsMapping food microbiomes: how a new database could enhance food safety and quality
Researchers have unveiled a new database mapping the microbiomes of over 2,500 foods, revealing crucial insights into food safety, quality, and potential health impacts.
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NewsBreakthrough app can measure microplastic emissions from everyday items
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly infiltrating our food, water and the air we breathe. To combat this, researchers at the University of British Columbia have now introduced a low-cost tool designed to accurately measure plastic particles from everyday sources such as disposable cups and water bottles.
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NewsChatGPT study bridges the skill gap in precision agriculture
Students without prior coding knowledge successfully program microcontrollers.