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Select Food Products announces plan to double production capacity

Canadian Manufacturing

Select Food Products Celebrates Its Next Chapter of Transformational Growth (CNW Group/Select Food Products). Andrew Mitchell acquired Select Food Products back in 2015.

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How Labs Are Supporting the Creation of New Food Products

MEM

The last decade has seen a rise in food creation labs because of a growing demand for vegan foods, gluten-free products and high-protein supplements. The rise of veganism is one of the biggest factors contributing to the rise in food creation. Food & drink

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3D Printing Material Designed for Food Production

Plastics Today

The iglide i6-BLUE laser sintering powder from igus is designed to be abrasion-resistant, self-lubricating, and food-safe, meeting FDA and EU 10/2011 regulations

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Planet Based Foods confirms expansion across U.S.

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Planet Based Foods Global Inc., Planet Based Foods will now be available to customers in Smith’s and Mariano’s. “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished in such little time as a company,” said Braelyn Davis, CEO and co-founder, Planet Based Foods. This expansion is a significant catalyst for Planet Based Food as we solidify our brand in local supermarkets across the country. Planet Based Foods product lines

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Ampcontrol joins BHP on global food supply project

Canadian Manufacturing

Predominantly used as a fertiliser, potash provides a source of potassium which keeps soils fertile and maximises food production. Potash demand is set to increase with global population growth and food demand. Photo: Ampcontrol.

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EnWave selects new vacuum-microwave technology for fruit snack production

Canadian Manufacturing

The Royalty Partner has helped to develop several health snack products using REV technology and will continue to focus on commercializing new premium fruit and vegetable snack products.

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Sowing the seeds of sustainability

Manufacturer's Monthly

The future of food production rests on a more sustainable approach to agriculture that gives equal weight to environmental, social, and economic concerns, without compromising the finite supply of natural resources on the planet.

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Siemens Sets its Sights on Global Food Security and Sustainability

Control.com

Siemens and 80 Acres Farms have joined forces to bring artificial intelligence, robotics, and other automation technologies to nontraditional farming practices to increase efficiency and sustainability of food production

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Fanuc launches its first stainless steel delta robot

Robotics Automation News

Fanuc, the world’s largest industrial robot maker, has unveiled the new DR-3iB/6 Stainless delta robot for primary food handling. The new DR-3iB/6 Stainless is Fanuc’s first stainless steel food-grade delta robot for picking and packing primary food products.

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The Australian Made effect on food in export markets

AU Manufacturing

Instantly recognisable and well-regarded, the green and gold kangaroo is internationally known as a marker of genuine Australian Made products made to Australia’s high standards. The post The Australian Made effect on food in export markets appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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EXPLORING HOW TO MAKE FOOD MORE 3D PRINTABLE FOR PERSONALIZED NUTRITION

WORCON

Researchers from the US and Mexico are looking to better understand the rheological and printability characteristics of nutrient-rich 3D printed foods. Objava EXPLORING HOW TO MAKE FOOD MORE 3D PRINTABLE FOR PERSONALIZED NUTRITION pojavila se prvi puta na Worcon.

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Agro-100 new facility produces liquid fertilizers and biostimulants

Canadian Manufacturing

JOLIETTE — Agro-100 completed an investment in a liquid production plant following the integration of Axter Agroscience, a biostimulant company it acquired in 2021. This production plant ensures that each product follows a unique production line until it reaches a storage tank.

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Victoria invests $10 million to support local bioenergy projects

AU Manufacturing

The Waste to Energy Fund: Bioenergy project will support businesses in a wide array of sectors, such as agricultural and livestock, forestry, food production, food retail, and wastewater management. .

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The University of Windsor secures $5M partnership with TELUS to explore 5G research in advanced manufacturing

Canadian Manufacturing

Exploring the effective use of AI and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in high-tech greenhouses to enable more efficient food production UWindsor has partnered with Horteca to launch a two-acre, fully-operational connected research greenhouse in Harrow, Ontario. Using 5G network technology, the greenhouse will use IoT and compute capabilities to make food production more scalable, while reducing cost and footprint. “By WINDSOR — On Jan.

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Ontario study says a quarter of food manufacturers wait over a year to fill roles

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — A study from Food and Beverage Ontario says a shortage of skilled trades people and lack of access to qualified foreign workers has continued to take its toll on production capacity for the province’s food and beverage processing industry.

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Switching concrete for timber shown to yield huge carbon savings in construction

E&T

While this does not interfere with food production, a loss of biodiversity may occur if not carefully managed. The study analyses the impacts of a large-scale transition to timber cities on land use, land-use change emissions, and long-term carbon storage in harvested wood products. Production of engineered wood releases much less CO2 than production of steel and cement,” Mishra added.

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EXAIR’s Variety of Longer Super Air Knives

Manufacturing Tomorrow

It is ideal for blowing corrosive chemicals off parts, drying food products and cooling hot materials such as molten glass, castings and molded parts EXAIR has expanded Stainless Steel long Super Air Knives to include a maximum length of 108?

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Ethey Group acquires two new brands

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Canadian food producer Ethey Group has acquired Puppy Gang Fresh Foods and Blank Slate Wellness. Puppy Gang Fresh Foods provides human grade dog food delivery across Canada. The company says it incorporates into its meals locally sourced whole foods, antibiotic and hormone-free meats as well as vegetables free from preservatives, fillers or chemicals and additives. The company strives to produce its beverages while creating minimal to no food waste.

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Why an MES software is the ideal Place to Start Your Industry 4.0 Journey

Factory Worx

journey, offering a range of benefits that can streamline your production processes and increase efficiency. With MES software, manufacturers can quickly and easily adapt to changes in demand or production requirements, improving agility and responsiveness. Read Our Blog.

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My Muscle Chef opens new $55m facility in Western Sydney, capable of producing over 1.2 million fresh meals every week

AU Manufacturing

One of Australia’s fastest-growing food technology companies, My Muscle Chef , opens its new $55 million manufacturing and logistics facility in Yennora, Western Sydney. . Media Release by My Muscle Chef.

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McCain Foods makes $600M investment in workforce and facility in Coaldale, Alta.

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — McCain Foods is making a substantial investment in Coaldale, doubling the size of its facility and output in Coaldale, Alberta. The investment is reflective of McCain’s commitment to Alberta and reconfirms the company’s emphasis on food production and agriculture in Canada. The expansion in Coaldale will create two new production lines.

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Gold Coast business fills market gap with freeze drying venture

Manufacturer's Monthly

Operating from a 220 square-meter site in Biggera Waters, the purpose-built facility has brought additional jobs to the area and provides a continuous supply of exceptional freeze-dried powdered products. News Australian business freeze dried food freeze drying Manufacturing Plant Doctor

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Continuous Emphasis on Food Safety for Health and Well Being

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

This year’s theme for World Food Safety Day – ‘Safer food, better health’ , underlines the need for continuous efforts toward keeping food safe that is accessible to people from all walks of life. The US FDA reported 585 food recalls in 2019, 495 in 2020, and 427 in 2021.

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UK to pay farmers to protect their local environment

E&T

The changes are designed to push farmers into taking individual positive actions such as creating hedgerows and flower-rich grass areas on the edge of fields, and will support farmers and landowners in making space for nature alongside sustainable food production.

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CKF Supply Their Latest Robotic Case Packing System to a Leading 3PL

MEM

CKF are leaders in automated robotic solutions with more than 30 years’ experience supporting different industries including Food & Beverage, Logistics, Pharmaceutical and Automotive.

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Bright Food Group participated in the 5th CIIE and continued to move towards high quality development

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by Bright Food Group. Bright Food Group’s “THE SMART CHAIN global food distribution platform” has been the largest single booth in the food exhibition area for five consecutive years.

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JentonDimaco Ending Non-Compliant Food Label EPWs

MEM

At FoodEx 2023, Stand G100, JentonDimaco will showcase its latest Veri-VIEW software that checks food labels against robust source data before any food packs leave the factory floor. Food & drink

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Economic growth must not come at cost to environment, National Trust says

E&T

It added that long-term economic growth should be rooted in green jobs, sustainable food production, clean energy and protected nature, heritage, and outdoor space. Healthy soils and clean water underpin sustainable food production, keeping food on our plates and providing for our next generations.

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The Heat is On: Accelerating the Switch to Sustainable Tray and Sandwich Packs

i4.0 today

WRAP, in their 2015 report “Reducing Food Waste by Extending Product Shelf Life”, determined that by extending the use by date by just one day could see the food industry save up to £600 million annually. Advanced Manufacturing Europe Food and Beverage Industry 4.0

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Vertical farming gets boost with Siemens’ 80 Acres collaboration

E&T

Anchored by Siemens Financial Services’ initial investment, the two entities have partnered to apply innovative technology within the agriculture industry, fostering sustainable, healthy, traceable and more productive farming practices. . We sometimes hear that food is medicine.

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Can Agricultural Management Help Protect Biodiversity?

MEM

This has created a much higher demand for food and food products, which in turn has meant more farming to provide it. Or is there a way we can produce enough food to feed our growing population while also safeguarding wildlife and natural habitats?

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Canada’s plant-based foods on display to the world at Plant Forward

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Toronto played host to members of the global plant-based food and ingredients industry at Plant Forward by Protein Industries Canada. Financing Manufacturing Supply Chain financing food and beverage plant based foods sales and marketing

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GMP Pharmaceuticals adds new manufacturing capabilities to Huntingwood HQ

AU Manufacturing

In addition to the new enhancements, GMP recently received a license from the US Food and Drug Administration for Food Facility Registration. “These improvements will enhance the efficiency and productivity of our operations, bringing enormous benefits to our customers and staff alike.

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Ampcontrol joins BHP in Canada on project vital to global food supply chain

AU Manufacturing

Predominantly used as a fertiliser, potash provides a rich source of potassium which keeps soils fertile and maximises food production. Potash demand is set to increase with global population growth and food demand. Media Release by Ampcontrol.

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Lethbridge to get a PrairiesCan service location

Canadian Manufacturing

Examples of projects receiving support include: Lethbridge College is receiving over $2 million to establish an agriculture innovation centre for small- and medium-sized companies focused on agricultural technologies and agri-food products.

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Analysts say MPs should push grocer CEOs to disclose food profits

Canadian Manufacturing

8 as part of its study on food inflation. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, said the upcoming meeting “is very much about political theatre.” And while Loblaw has said its profits have been driven by non-food items such as its pharmacy products, its financial statements don’t break down the margins for different categories of goods.

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Energy Efficient Food Processing Solutions

i4.0 today

The last twelve months have seen unprecedented activity in global energy and food markets. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 brought home not only the importance of UK and European energy security, but also how closely linked the world’s food and energy chains are.

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Grocery CEOs deny all accusations, say profit mongering is not an issue

Canadian Manufacturing

The leaders of Canada’s major grocery chains insist that food price inflation is not caused by profit-mongering and that their margins on food-related profits have remained low. It is “false” to suggest that grocers are responsible for high food prices, all three leaders told members of Parliament, saying food inflation is a global problem. How can you justify that when families are struggling to put food on the table for their kids?”

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ProAmpac DASLs the American Inhouse Design Awards

MEM

Developed to support health and personal care brands and liquid food products, these inverted tubes were designed to reduce virgin materials by transitioning rigid bottles to flexible packaging.

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Airgas to Celebrate Grand Opening on August 24 of ALTEC Engineering Solutions Center

Fabricating & Metal Work

They will host both internal collaborators and customers for interactive training sessions, product development and research projects. Airgas , an Air Liquide company, formally opened a new, state-of-the-art center outside of Cleveland, in Twinsburg, Ohio.

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Collaboration between drug and food manufacturers to boost the market’s growth: Frost & Sullivan research

Canadian Manufacturing

Food and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers to join forces for improved patient recovery. The global market for medical food ingredients is expected to garner $7.73

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TC Energy announces investment in renewable natural gas project at Jack Daniel distillery

Canadian Manufacturing

According to the World Biogas Association, organic waste from food production, food waste, farming, landfill and wastewater treatment are responsible for about 25 per cent of human-caused global emissions of methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. TC Energy Corp.

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$6 million investment for NSW biomanufacturing program

Manufacturer's Monthly

The NSW government is investing $6 million in new synthetic biology and biomanufacturing program to improve access to manufacturing and production facilities and equipment across the state.