Case Studies
Mars Petcare Wodonga to power up with renewables
Construction is underway on the $39.3 million Mars Wodonga Solar Thermal Plant, which is set to make it Australia's first large-scale food manufacturing facility powered entirely by renewable energy by 2026. [ + ]
Integrated technology for wastewater solution at beverage company
Rockwell Automation has provided integrated technology for PFi's wastewater treatment solution, which is now being trialled by an Australian beverages company. [ + ]
Linerless packaging design for kiwi fruit rebrand
Global kiwi supplier Zespri has collaborated with Tesco for its packaging revamp that is designed to be fully recyclable. [ + ]
The craft of beer and the art of coding
One of Arizona's largest craft breweries has solved production downtime and faulty marking issues thanks to LEIBINGER's printing technology. [ + ]
Making the grade with avocado inspection solution
Avocado supplier Westfalia Fruit is using Neolithics' non-destructive fruit testing capabilities to help with its grading and reduce wastage in the process. [ + ]
Packaging hub developed for still and sparkling beverages
A non-alcoholic beverage company in West Africa has partnered with Sidel to develop its new greenfield facility with two complete PET packaging lines for its beverage varieties. [ + ]
Sausage production transformed with linerless labelling
An Italian artisan sausage producer in the UK has changed from a manual label application to fully automated linerless labelling lines, resulting in material savings and improved speeds. [ + ]
Johnnie Walker trials 90% paper-based bottle for its whisky
Johnnie Walker is trialling a 90% paper-based bottle for its Black Label whisky at its 1820 bar in Edinburgh. [ + ]
Baking up a recyclable paper-based packaging for bread
Mondi has partnered with Welton, Bibby & Baron to introduce recyclable paper-based bread bags to retail shelves in the UK. [ + ]
From roasting to seasoning: snack food maker controls automation
Mitsubishi Electric's factory automation products are used to build machines and conveying systems for a snack food maker in India. [ + ]
Inside PepsiCo's automated warehouse in Poland
PepsiCo has unveiled its first automated warehouse in Poland, following its installation by Mecalux. [ + ]
From concept to reality: hygienic solution for liquid egg product
Perfect Automation has recently installed a solution for Sunny Queen's concept of liquid egg mixture in side spout pouches. [ + ]
Don Smallgoods reduces plastic with flow packs for its sliced meat
Don Smallgoods sliced deli meats are now packaged in re-closable flow packs, which have improved sustainability and consumer usability. [ + ]
Getting smart with salad processing
A SMART automated production line with optimised hygiene has been installed at a salad processing facility in Northern Germany. [ + ]
On the pulse with sustainable packaging alternative to cans
Tetra Pak's Tetra Recart provides a sustainable packaging option for McKenzie's new range of wet pulses that is 60% lighter than cans. [ + ]
