Macedonian manufacturer Evropa was seeking an automated solution for the packing of its wafer and biscuit brands, which would reduce the high costs, slow speeds and excessive giveaway of the existing manual operation while avoiding chipping or breakage. [ + ]

The production operation at Swiss drink powder manufacturer Wander has been completely restructured and modernised, including investment in vacuum conveyor systems, which convey everything from the various raw materials to the final products. [ + ]

Italian snack manufacturer Pata has reduced waste, simplified cleaning and improved productivity with an integrated packaging and processing system from tna. [ + ]

Eight O'Clock Coffee engaged Spiroflow to design a customised conveying solution to support a new high-speed packaging system. [ + ]

Heineken is seeking to rejuvenate its sales by replacing the iconic 'keg' can with a new design, aimed at re-energising the brand's shelf presence in the competitive retail market. [ + ]

Traditional ice-cream maker Granny Gothards selected a depositor from Riggs Autopack, enabling the company to meet increased demand without sacrificing its handmade quality. [ + ]

Finland's biggest dairy company recently boosted the production of a whey powder plant by over 10% by implementing the NAPCON Controller solution from Neste Jacobs. [ + ]

Pure Dairy and Coles selected the new lacquer options from Verstraete IML to package their aged Greek feta. [ + ]

The Café des Amis has introduced the sous-vide method of cooking, using equipment from Multivac, to reduce food waste, cut costs and improve efficiency. [ + ]

Seeking to increase production and position the company to produce new product lines, Orkla Foods has replaced two existing filling machines with one CFA 712 machine from SIG Combibloc. [ + ]

Devon Biscuits engaged the Bradman Lake Group to streamline its biscuit packaging process. [ + ]

Sorting equipment from TOMRA Sorting Solutions has enabled a California raisin processor to continually improve quality and grow its business, while reducing labour costs. [ + ]

A third-party financing structure has been established for a biogas project at a meat processor. [ + ]

Hellenic Cheese recently chose a Toyota BT walkie stacker forklift for its material handling needs due largely to its ability to access confined spaces. [ + ]

SIPA has worked with PONTI - an Italian manufacturer of sauces and condiments - to develop a packaging solution for its Gastronomic Glaze range. [ + ]