Freezing fresh produce is a sensitive process. Fruits and vegetables are more prone to bruising or other damage, and in an industrial freezing situation, not…

“Implementing the ASRS has set us up for the future. And I certainly am proud of what we have achieved here together with Dematic”—Nathan Lucinsky…

SSI SCHAEFER’S series of webinars will premier in March. Pre-register at this link: https://pages.ssi-schaefer.com/a-i45-cold-chain-logistic-solution-webinar To stay competitive in a pandemic climate, many food and beverage…

In an insightful webinar by Swisslog, with guest speaker from the Warehouse & Transport Association of Australia, innovative options for manufacturers on different levels of…

Buying secondhand forklifts can be a cost-effective solution for companies to meet their material handling needs.  Whether you are a multinational corporation or an up-and-coming…

With growth rates rivalling China and a young and growing population, the Philippines is one of the most dynamic economies in Asia. By SSI SCHAEFER.…

Having automated their production lines, many companies are turning to logistics automation to further optimise their complete production and logistics operations, reduce costs, and improve…

Automating warehouses is a good first step for companies looking to maximise energy efficiency. By automating manual warehousing operations, companies can achieve financial and business…

By 2050, the human population is projected to hit 10 billion, putting already overstretched resources at risk. To alleviate such concerns, Miguel Campos of food…

SSI SCHAEFER successfully extended and modernised the intralogistics system of international dairy company, FrieslandCampina, whilst the business was still in operation. The modernisation project resulted…

Digitisation is changing the food supply chain, says Karl Deily, President of Sealed Air Food Care.   When Amazon ventured into the grocery category with…

The high costs of land, labour and energy are driving the increased use of space and cost-efficient Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) for the…

Hardware is not Festo management’s only concern—“heart”ware, or serving their clients on-time, in full (OTIF), and taking their needs into account, is at the core…

Made of sheep’s wool, WoolCool offers manufacturers an environmentally-friendly alternative polystyrene for insulation in packaging. Peter Brennan of WoolCool speaks more to APFI about this.

Appointed to build and operate a client’s new distribution centre, United States Cold Storage reached out to Swisslog for their innovative automation technologies. By Swisslog

The threat of food insecurity in our near future is very real, and it is critical we find a solution to increase food production while…

With an ability to improve operational processes, warehouse management systems are becoming more popular today. Barcodes and RFID especially provide a great deal of advantages…

New cheap and innovative smart labels offer improved means to secure the cold chain, ensuring food stays fresh while helping to reduce wastage. By David…

The concept of sustainability has been spreading throughout the industries in recent years, and the food and beverage industry is no different. What is meant…

Warehouses are integral to the food industry, and more so the cold chain logistics sector, which today is becoming more important due to increasing consumer…