The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be transitioning food safety inspections to state agencies due to staffing and budget cuts at the federal level. Some reports indicate that 100% of food inspections could become the states’ responsibility. Could budget cuts, staffing shortages, and a transition to state-led inspections compromiseRead More →
The Austrian, family-owned Kaufhaus Hubmann has been relying on packaging technology from SEALPAC to modernize its deli department. With the semi-automatic SEALPAC M-Flex traysealer, and the resource-saving FlatMap® and FlatSkin® PACKAGING SYSTEMS, this long-established company has found a solution to the challenges of the skilled labour shortage without compromising onRead More →
Tailored testing and precision engineering from FAM STUMABO enable Huhtahyvät to achieve consistent, high-quality cuts for its signature soft salami with the Flexifam 55, benefiting from the machine’s ease of operation, low maintenance, and low Total Cost of Ownership. Huhtahyvät Oy, a Finnish family-owned business, has been bringing premium meatRead More →
The new service centre in Salzkotten and major expansion in Frechen bolster Tosca’s capabilities across Germany, supporting customer growth throughout the region. Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Germany to support the growing needs of retail partnersRead More →
With the F100R, F160R, F190R, and F200R, FREY introduces a vacuum filler series tailored for medium-sized businesses, industrial sausage production, and as a feeder filler for attachment devices used in the production of convenience products. The feed system operates with 14 filling chambers and builds up a filling pressure ofRead More →
Investment Enhances the Supply of High-Quality Food Preservative Powders Throughout Asia and EMEA Galactic, a pioneer in fermentation technology, has commissioned a comprehensive new production line at its site in Guzhen, China. The five million Euro investment includes a spray drying tower, an agglomerator, a blender as well as aRead More →
Anyone who wanted to experience the future of thermal food processing live could not miss VETEC ANLAGENBAU at IFFA 2025. In Hall 8.0 / Booth C90, the internationally operating family business presented tried-and-tested technologies for drying, smoking, cooking, cooling and maturing as well as new developments for customized, resource-saving andRead More →
In today’s competitive food processing industry, automation, precision, and adaptability are more important than ever. The AKS 65M from REX-Technologie exemplifies these core values, setting a new standard for industrial sausage production. Designed for high-output operations, the AKS 65M delivers a powerful blend of automation, flexibility, and ergonomic design, offeringRead More →
The industrial auction market has undergone a huge transformation over the years. Whereas companies used to rely on physical auctions, the rise of online platforms has made trading machinery and equipment more accessible, efficient and transparent worldwide. From physical auctions to digital trading Traditional (industrial) auctions took place at fixedRead More →
Sophisticated cutter and grinder technology for food processing, a comprehensive overview of K+G Wetter machines for trade and industry, and last but not least, the expert and hospitable team: these were the best ingredients for a well-attended stand on all six days of the IFFA trade fair and an extremelyRead More →
Handtmann Processing, a leading market and technology pioneer in meat and alternative protein processing at IFFA 2025, draws a positive conclusion from the event. The company succeeded in making its booth a central meeting point for both proven machinery and line solutions as well as innovative production structures. Handtmann alsoRead More →
Global food technology company adds Canadian producer of crustacean processing equipment Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”) announces that it has completed the acquisition of Area 52 (“Area 52”) of New Brunswick, Canada, a leader in automated crustacean processing, particularly focused on patented solutions for lobster and crab production.“Area 52’s innovativeRead More →