TOMRA’s new cutting-edge deep learning solution enables MRFs to maximise the recovery and purity of aluminium from metal packaging waste streams TOMRA Recycling, announces a new packaging sorting application for GAINnext, which leverages deep learning – a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning – to remove hard-to-classify materials.[Read More…]
Supply chain
Sensei Farms debuts packaging for leafy greens and salad mixes
The proprietary design achieves a 90 per cent reduction in plastic compared to the brand’s previous clamshell Sensei Farms is introducing new packaging across its line of leafy greens and salad mixes, marking the indoor-grown produce brand’s latest step towards a more sustainable future for our food supply. The new[Read More…]
UAE’s Union Coop manages 161K+ digital orders in first half of 2024
The smart app offers several benefits to users, including promotional offers with discounts of up to 75 per cent and exclusive products not available in physical stores Dr Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, has confirmed that the cooperative’s Smart App and Online Store processed 161,599[Read More…]
Australian wine re-entering China drives export value increase
574 companies were exporting to mainland China in 2023–24, up from 115 in 2022–23 Australian wine exports increased in value by 17 per cent to $2.2 billion in 2023–24, the highest level since the 12 months ended September 2021, and volume remained relatively steady at 619 million litres according to[Read More…]
Saudi introduces seasonal markets system for date trading
The system is designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of market data across all regions of the Kingdom The National Centre for Palms and Dates in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, has introduced the Seasonal Markets System. This electronic platform is mandatory[Read More…]
China to investigate 3 EU pork processors’ alleged dumping practices
All three companies selected for investigation are among the largest pork processors in Europe China will be conducting detailed examinations of three major European pork processors as part of its recently announced investigation into alleged “dumping practices of pig products” on the Chinese market. The companies being investigated are Danish[Read More…]
BranchOut Food announces $3.925Mn CEO-led investment
The capital will be used to complete the build-out of the Company’s large-scale production facility in Peru BranchOut Food, a leading food technology company specialising in dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based products, announced the closing of a $525,000 investment in the company led by its CEO, Eric Healy, who invested $400,000,[Read More…]
Nisun International announces partnership with ZTO Yunpei
This collaboration is expected to drive significant growth for both companies, capitalising on the increasing demand for eggs in China Nisun International Enterprise Development Group a technology and industry-driven integrated supply chain solutions provider announced a significant milestone in its partnership with Zhejiang ZTO Yunpei Food, the supply chain company under ZTO[Read More…]
Visy commissions Australia’s glass furnace in Sydney
It produces over 800 million glass containers every year in support of Australia’s world-class food and beverage companies like Vegemite, Cottee’s Jam, Toohey’s New and Bundaberg Ginger Beer Visy is now operating Australia’s most energy-efficient glass furnace at its recycling and remanufacturing facility in Sydney. The $150 million state-of-the-art investment[Read More…]
Sidel assists in C’estbon Beverage’s expansion into larger water bottle formats
China’s C’estbon Beverage has sold over 130 billion bottles of water to date China Resources C’estbon Beverage Co. Ltd (C’estbon Beverage), China’s top two bottled water brands, has chosen Sidel’s innovative complete-line packaging solution to help deliver its expansion in big format water production. Featuring Sidel’s newest EvoBLOW XL blower[Read More…]