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  01/06/2023 | Technology

Machine vision solutions for inline inspection in confectionery

A traditional field of application for vision systems is the confectionery industry. Here, many quality features or product characteristics can only be checked visually.

A traditional field of application for vision systems is the confectionery industry. Here, many quality features or product characteristics can only be checked visually. A varying appearance of the products and different error classes are common. Precisely for these reasons, image processing solutions for this area pose a particular challenge.

Bi-Ber has been supplying camera systems for confectionery “made in Berlin” for more than 25 years now and has immense experience in this special industry. Examples for Bi-Ber’s solutions are the all-round 2D or 3D inspection of chocolate bars, the quality check of toppings or waffles as well as the product inspection with artificial intelligence (AI).

In this application, the vision system carries out the final inspection of chocolate-coated wafers. While still in the mould, the chocolate wafers are checked for foreign objects and quality defects. Holes, breakage, smeared coatings and leaking fillings must be marked as rejects. Up to 60 moulds per minute with a maximum of 54 products in each can be inspected.

Bi-Ber vision systems are Windows-based and equipped with modern GigE or USB3 color cameras. They have multilingual firmware and modern software interfaces and functionality.

For more information
send an email to: sales@bilderkennung.de
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www.bilderkennung.de/suesswaren-industrie.html

 
 
  31/05/2023 | Packaging

World Packaging Organisation (WPO) welcomes new members

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) approved three new “Full Members” during its 109th Board Meeting and the first of 2023 held at interpack trade show on 7 May 2023 in Düsseldorf/Germany.

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) approved three new “Full Members” during its 109th Board Meeting and the first of 2023 held at interpack trade show on 7 May 2023 in Düsseldorf/Germany. The new associations accepted as part of this global packaging community are the Chamber of Printing and Packaging Industries (Egypt), the Institut National du Design Packaging (France) and the Irish Packaging Society (Ireland). As “Full Members”, all have the right to vote in WPO matters. WPO now joins 82 members from 61 countries.

“It is extremely meaningful to WPO to get new members from regions where we are not that active yet,” said WPO President Pierre Pienaar. “This is a way of increasing our presence in other regions and, most important, to contribute to the sustainable development of local and global packaging industries. On the other hand, no doubt these three new countries – Egypt, France and Ireland – will give excellent inputs to WPO new projects and actions.”

Luciana Pellegrino, WPO Senior Vice President of Marketing and President elected, completed: “The more packaging associations that join WPO, more we can have a better approach to the global packaging challenges, especially key ones related to save food, food safety, sustainability, digitalization, packaging innovation and packaging education programmes.”

www.worldpackaging.org

 
 
  30/05/2023 | Ingredients

Azelis strengthens flavour and taste agreement with Mane

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, revealed an agreement with French flavour specialist Mane to distribute its flavours and taste solutions in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, revealed an agreement with French flavour specialist Mane to distribute its flavours and taste solutions in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. This mandate expands the existing partnership between Azelis and Mane in France, the UK, Ireland, Benelux and Turkey. With Mane known for its extensive range of flavours and taste solutions, this agreement allows Azelis to broaden its product offering in the food & nutrition market. The partnership also aligns with Azelis’ organic growth strategy with its key partners.

www.azelis.com www.mane.com

 
 
  25/05/2023 | Industry, Trade Fair, Technology

Advertorial: WDS informed about flexible machine concepts

Under the motto of “WDS – Home of Confectionery Diversity: Production Lines for All Capacity Requirements”, Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) presented at interpack 2023 trade show in Düsseldorf/Germany customized production lines for chocolate, gum and jelly, toffee, fondant and hard candy.

Under the motto of “WDS – Home of Confectionery Diversity: Production Lines for All Capacity Requirements”, Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) presented at interpack 2023 trade show in Düsseldorf/Germany customized production lines for chocolate, gum and jelly, toffee, fondant and hard candy. At the trade fair booth, flexible machine concepts were showcased: a ConfecEco in jelly configuration, the new, versatile ConfecVario, configured for chocolate production, as well as a laboratory depositor for special hygienic demands.

At the booth, visitors could also learn about the WDS “sweetOTC” division, which specializes in the product development and production of innovative OTC confectionery or supplement dosage forms. With new, specially designed WDS production plants, companies can expand their product portfolio and thus open up new growth markets.

Another important topic was “starch-free WDS production technology under GMP conditions”. To this end, the company has developed innovative plant technology for depositing and demoulding with polycarbonate moulds.

www.w-u-d.com

 
 
  23/05/2023 | Ingredients, Trade Fair

Vitafoods Europe 2023: world’s most important nutraceutical event

With over 1,060 global exhibitors from across the nutraceutical industry converge, this year’s show marked the biggest edition of Vitafoods Europe in its 26-year history.

With over 1,060 global exhibitors from across the nutraceutical industry converge, this year’s show marked the biggest edition of Vitafoods Europe in its 26-year history. Covering 25,000 m2 of exhibition space, the event recently welcomed more than 18,800 professionals from 162 countries to Palexpo in Geneva/Switzerland (9 to 11 May) and online (1 to 12 May) to experience the latest ingredient innovations, consumer trends and key market insights. Supported by a new event app and online platform, the tech-enhanced event facilitated successful networking through its data-driven matchmaking service and dedicated in-person networking receptions.

The Vitafoods Europe debut of the Future of Nutrition Summit brought together C-suite nutrition leaders to discuss the future of the industry and network. Meanwhile, the Vitafoods Europe Conference returned in a new format and location on the show floor, spotlighting innovation opportunities and ways to overcome common industry challenges. Delegates reported sessions sparking inspiring conversations and highlighted the value of face-to-face connection over crucial issues.

“As the world’s leading nutraceutical event, Vitafoods Europe has a vital role in driving the industry forward,” Andy Mather, Brand Director of Vitafoods Europe at organizer Informa Markets, emphasized. “With the addition of the new Future of Nutrition Summit and the return of the Vitafoods Europe Conference for 2023, we successfully brought some of the brightest minds our industry has to offer together to inspire the innovation that will shape both today and tomorrow.”

With a range of online and in person events, Vitafoods Insights is a 365 platform for the nutraceutical community. Vitafoods Europe will return in 2024 online (6 to 17 May) and in Geneva (14 to 16 May).

vitafoods.eu.com

 
 
  16/05/2023 | Ingredients

Azelis acquires Gillco Ingredients

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares of Gillco Ingredients, a specialty ingredient provider in the food and nutrition market in the US.

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares of Gillco Ingredients, a specialty ingredient provider in the food and nutrition market in the US. The acquisition represents a strategic expansion into the US’s attractive food and nutrition market, reinforcing Azelis’ footprint in the life sciences. In addition to the group’s flavors and fragrances offering, Gillco allows Azelis to create a compelling portfolio and execute its growth strategy in the US food and nutrition industry and the broader life sciences in North America.

Founded in 1982, Gillco has developed long-standing relationships with global blue-chip suppliers, a diverse portfolio of specialty ingredients and applications and strong market expertise across most food industry segments, including bakery and nutraceutical markets. The company has 40 employees serving almost 1,000 customers from its San Marcos/California headquarters.

Dr Hans Joachim Müller, Azelis’ CEO, says the acquisition strengthens its lateral value chain for the US food and nutrition market and broader life sciences segment. “It allows us to offer a compelling proposition to principals and customers. In line with our strategic vision to be the preeminent innovation service provider in all territories where we operate, we welcome Gillco to the Azelis family.”

www.azelis.com www.gillco.com

 
 
  15/05/2023 | Ingredients, Technology

GEA to install sustainable heat pump solution at Arla Foods

GEA received an order from Arla Foods AKAFA to install the GEA AddCool sustainable heat pump solution at its facility in Svenstrup/Denmark.

GEA received an order from Arla Foods AKAFA to install the GEA AddCool sustainable heat pump solution at its facility in Svenstrup/Denmark. The dairy manufacturer plans to produce milk powder at this site using a more sustainable process. GEA’s AddCool technology halves a plant’s consumption of fossil fuels and its associated carbon footprint. The new system not only reduces the carbon footprint of Arla’s spray drying plant (GEA MSD 315 spray dryer) by 50 % but also reduces the plant’s fossil fuel consumption by more than 50 %. In addition, the GEA AddCool system delivers ice water to the existing system, reducing the need for cooling capacity. This will increase the total efficiency of different approaches on the site, making it more sustainable overall.

www.gea.com www.arlafoodsingredients.com

 
 
  12/05/2023 | Ingredients

Nactarome acquires Calaf Nuances flavour house

Nactarome has acquired Calaf Nuances, a Spanish-based producer of flavours solutions with broad application expertise across F&B categories.

Nactarome has acquired Calaf Nuances, a Spanish-based producer of flavours solutions with broad application expertise across F&B categories. The move marks the company’s fourth acquisition this year, as it continues to expand its product offering. The purchase was completed on 5 May 2023.

Nactarome is focused on providing a comprehensive portfolio of all-in-one natural flavourings, extracts and functional ingredients to the global F&B industry. The group has grown exponentially in the last five years, comprising 13 production sites and over 550 employees. It indicates that Calaf Nuances will provide “an interesting addition to its range of sweet and savoury flavours and blends for F&B.”

Calaf Nuances has many international customers across Spain, Europe and Mexico. The flavour house is recognized for its own-created flavours. Besides molecular flavour creation, it boasts in-house technologies, including biotransformation, maillard reactions, distillation, concentration and encapsulation to create differentiating flavours for many applications in the food industry.

Luigi Del Monaco, CEO at Nactarome, comments: “With this acquisition, we have expanded our presence in the Spanish and Latin America markets and gained access to new competencies and capabilities that will enable us to serve our customers even better. This move aligns with our long-term strategic plan to strengthen our position and create sustainable value for our stakeholders.”

www.nactarome.eu www.calafnuances.com

 
 
  11/05/2023 | Packaging

Mondi to modernize its Dynäs kraft paper mill in Sweden

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is upgrading its Dynäs pulp and paper mill in Sweden.

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is upgrading its Dynäs pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The modernization programme will increase efficiency and further improve the overall environmental performance of the mill, positioning it well to continue meeting customer demand for sustainable paper and paper-based packaging solutions.

The Dynäs mill produces high-quality sack and speciality kraft papers, used for a variety of paper-based packaging solutions for industrial and consumer industries and is an important part of Mondi’s Flexible Packaging business. The project includes the installation and upgrade of machinery and equipment such as a new cooking plant and bark boiler, which will improve the millʼs energy efficiency. Upgrades will also further reduce air and water emissions and result in better wood utilization at the mill. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

www.mondigroup.com

 
 
  10/05/2023 | Industry, Industry, International, Trade Fair, Packaging, Technology

interpack 2023 trade show exceeds exhibitors’ expectations

For those in the product packaging and processing business, there was only one “place to be” from 4 to 10 May 2023: interpack in Düsseldorf/Germany.

For those in the product packaging and processing business, there was only one “place to be” from 4 to 10 May 2023: interpack in Düsseldorf/Germany. Under the heading “Welcome home”, the trade fair welcomed visitors from all over the world. The joy of finally coming together as an industry was great. 2,807 exhibitors showcased the power and creativity of the packaging industry with their technologies and solutions. What was easy to see were the numerous impulses, ideas and concrete business deals which will be implemented over the coming years.

interpack delivered what it promised and exceeded exhibitors’ expectations: the world’s largest and most relevant packaging trade fair set standards yet again, connected the industry on a global level and acted as both a marketplace and content hub. Approximately 143,000 visitors from 155 countries, many with firm intentions to buy, came to the event. Two thirds of the visitors came from abroad. Alongside many European countries, the largest visitor nations were India, Japan and the USA. Around 75% of visitors came from middle or top management.

At the end of the trade fair, Bernd Jablonowski, Executive Director at Messe Düsseldorf, said: “With interpack we were able to finally hold one of the Messe Düsseldorf’s most important events again. It has reported back impressively and reinforced its position as the global platform for the exchange amongst all players in the packaging sector, related process industries and all user industries. Our targets were exceeded by far.”

interpack.de

 
 
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