Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a vegetable-picking robot that uses machine learning to harvest iceberg lettuce. They believe the technology can be applied to other crops in order to tackle agricultural labour shortages and cut food waste... Read
Despite investing hundreds of millions of pounds in complying with new regulations and voluntary undertakings to make packaging more sustainable, the supply chain is struggling to meet some of its targets and obligations in the time frames set... Read
SIG is launching aseptic cartons with ASI-certified aluminium foil available to consumers for the first time in partnership with B-Better, a start-up brand from Unilevers Future Platform... Read
Sidel has joined the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and UN Environment to address plastic waste and pollution... Read
Jealous Sweets, a London-based vegan confectionery business, has grown its international footprint and doubled its turnover, after securing a working capital facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking... Read
Poultry processor Avara Foods has halved wastage on one of its production lines, thanks to a new automated system provided by machinery supplier Sparc... Read
Cafeahaus has partnered with Ardagh Group to launch Goldbrew RTD (Ready-To-Drink) sparkling flavor coffee in Nitro Cans, claiming its the first in the German market... Read
A Malaysian producer of edible rice straws believes his company has the scale to become a viable eco-friendly alternative to plastic and paper varieties... Watch now
The production of food processing and packaging machinery in Germany rose by 8% in 2018, the highest in a decade, according to VDMA (Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association)... Read