Equipment

Oil-free vacuum pump launched by Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco’s Industrial Vacuum division has launched the DHS 065-200 VSD+ dry screw vacuum pump. It is designed to offer lower lifecycle costs, hig... continue reading »

Controlled-atmosphere company Purfresh purchased by Wheatsheaf Group

Wheatsheaf Group Limited recently purchased a majority stake in Purfresh, a global provider of controlled atmosphere systems. Purfresh systems are ... continue reading »

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Soft Robotics releases new automated gripping system

Soft Robotics recently announced the release of mGrip, the company’s first on-demand, modular automation system. mGrip will enable the rapid prol... continue reading »

Food sorting tech: recent innovations raising the bar

By Melanie Epp | Contributing Writer As the processed fruit and vegetable market grows, so too do the needs of processors. Companies looking to imp... continue reading »

ProFood Tech 2019 to feature more than 400 vendors

With top exhibitors like Tetra Pak, Bosch, DuPont and Chr. Hansen leading a who’s who of the industry, ProFood Tech 2019 (March 26-28 at McCormick P... continue reading »

Birko’s Elite 360 Precision Application brings electrostatic technology to food processing

Birko, a leader in providing food safety solutions for the protein, further processing, produce and brew industries, will launch its Elite 360 Precis... continue reading »

Key Technology introduces Enhanced FMAlert for VERYX digital sorters

  Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduced its enhanced FMAlert software for VERYX digital sorters. F... continue reading »

Mathues retiring as Grote chief development officer

Tom Mathues, chief development officer for industrial food equipment manufacturer Grote Company, is retiring from his present position after 15 year... continue reading »

New SMART Machines by Kronen to debut at Fruit Logistica

Right in line with what's become known as "Industry 4.0," Kronen will debut its new SMART Machines during Fruit Logistica in Berlin on Feb. 6-8, 2019.... continue reading »