Messe Frankfurt increases its presence in North America
Messe Frankfurt and the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) are stepping up their collaboration. After Messe Frankfurt already took over the running of the event in May of this year, both companies are now entering into a joint venture with a view to driving forward Process Expo, one of the largest trade fairs in the food and beverage processing and packaging industries in the USA.
ILPRA introduces the new Tray Sealer line: Foodpack Hyper
During these difficult times, ILPRA has been proactive in researching new technology to share in the marketplace. Despite the actual global pandemic, ILPRA's values and constant commitment have allowed us not to forget our mission in providing quality packaging solutions throughout the global market. That being said, during these uncertain times we have produces the next generation Tray Sealing machine that is qualified to be the pinnacle in ILPRA Tray Sealer lineup, introduced as the “Hyper” Foodpack model.
Tyson Foods expands Raised & Rooted™ brand to Europe
Vienna, Austria, Nov. 09, 2020 - Tyson Foods, Inc. today announced the European launch of its plant-based protein brand, Raised & Rooted™. This is the first expansion of the Raised & Rooted brand outside the U.S., in the brand’s pursuit to be the most loved alternative protein brand in the world. “We’re thrilled to be launching Raised & Rooted in Europe, where there is a growing number of consumers who are adopting flexible diets,” said Brett Van de Bovenkamp, president of Tyson Foods Europe.
MULTIVAC sells its majority holding in Trimaster Oy
Wolfertschwenden/Tampere, 2 November 2020 - The MULTIVAC company Trimaster Oy, which is based in the Finnish city of Tampere, has been sold with effect from 1 November 2020 as a management buyout under the leadership of Leo Johansson. In regard to all automation and line projects, the MULTIVAC subsidiaries will continue to work with Trimaster as before and offer customers the company's solutions.
Eagle Offers a Virtual Poultry Show to Demonstrate New Technologies
At a time when many industry events are cancelled or postponed, Eagle Product Inspection is hosting its first-ever online trade show for poultry processors. “The purpose of our Virtual Poultry Show is to share new technologies, provide insights on food safety and quality solutions and answer questions in a way that is convenient and helpful for poultry companies,” explains Christy Draus, Marketing Manager for Eagle.
New premises support Excel's comprehensive offering
Excel Packaging Machinery, a leading supplier of equipment to the food industry, has moved to a new larger head office and factory facility that will enable the company to provide enhanced levels of customer service and support.
Excel manufactures and supplies a wide range of machinery, including filling machines, capping machines, bagging machines, tube filling machines, bottle unscrambling machines and e-liquid filling machines.
EU veggie 'burger' ban challenged across Europe Petition launched by ProVeg International exceeds 100,000 signatures
The European Parliament's proposal to ban the use of names such as 'burger' and 'sausage', as well as descriptive terms such as 'yoghurt-style' and 'cheese alternative', from being used on vegetarian and vegan products is being widely challenged across Europe, with a petition to stop the ban now exceeding 100,000 signatures.
Hans Heppner appointed new Managing Director of Sales at Inotec GmbH
Hans Heppner will join Inotec GmbH on 1st October as Managing Director of Sales, thereby succeeding Adrien Dessert, who will retire at the end of the year 2020. The Reutlingen-based company Inotec has been part of the Handtmann Group of Companies since January of this year.