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Events ANDRITZ Showcases Award-winning Extraction Technology at Anuga FoodTec 2024 International technology group ANDRITZ will present its comprehensive range of solutions for dewatering, drying and automation in the food industry at Anuga FoodTec from 19 to 22 March 2024 in Cologne, Germany. Among the highlights is ANDRITZ’s innovative extraction system, which will receive the prestigious International FoodTec Award. Turbex to receive gold medal ANDRITZ recently developed the highly efficient Turbex extraction system for the production of functional nutrients. Using patented technology, it extracts high-quality nutrients from botanicals and natural products and turns side streams such as orange peel or brewer’s spent grain into revenue-generating materials. Turbex delivers up to 50% higher yields and consumes up to 30% less energy than conventional extraction methods. On March 19, at Anuga FoodTec, Turbex will be awarded a gold medal under the International FoodTec Award from the German Agricultural Society, which has recognized groundbreaking developments in innovation, sustainability and efficiency in the food technology sector since 1994. A mobile Turbex unit will be showcased at the ANDRITZ stand (B091) in Hall 5.1. Leading the way in innovation with Food Innovation Xperience center Another highlight ANDRITZ will present at Anuga is the recently opened Food Innovation Xperience center for food and feed processing including alternative proteins. This development and technology center offers customers and research institutes the opportunity to conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant tests for scale-up or R&D activities under food grade or even ATEX conditions. Meeting the growing demand for alternative proteins In response to the growing global demand for alternative proteins, ANDRITZ leverages its comprehensive product portfolio to provide customers with tailored end-to-end solutions and support in scaling up production. Visitors to Anuga can explore ANDRITZ’s wide range of process solutions for the production of alternative proteins, in particular from sources such as peas, pulses, lentils, insects and animal by-products. ANDRITZ’s solutions for the food industry are complemented by state-of-the art automation and digitalization technologies for maximum efficiency and a comprehensive service offering that includes upgrades, rental machines, service agreements, process optimization and training programs. ANDRITZ Turbex mobile unit
Packaging Tetra Pak Invests to Further Boost Recycling Across EU Annual capacity for polyAl recycling projected to increase by over 40,000 tonnes, the equivalent of more than 4 billion pack units Tetra Pak is announcing several strategic investments designed to level up the recycling capacity for carton packages in the European Union (EU). The move supports the goals of the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), by ensuring that all packaging components are recycled and valuable raw materials are kept in circulation for longer, therefore showcasing the pivotal role of recycling in the green transition of the food packaging sector. In 2023, Tetra Pak invested nearly €40 million to accelerate beverage carton recycling worldwide and plans to increase this even further over the coming years to achieve greater material circularity. The recent initiatives and investments are set to boost the EU’s ability to recycle beverage cartons, including the nonfiber protective layers of polyethylene and aluminium, known as ‘polyAl’. This will be achieved by either unlocking new collaborations or by strengthening the capabilities of established recyclers to turn all materials from post-consumer cartons into new high-quality resources and goods. These add to the existing and wellestablished recycling infrastructure in the EU, where beverage cartons are recycled in 20 specialized paper mills, with polyAl currently processed by seven facilities (and a further six under development). Major investments in 2023 include: In Sweden, Tetra Pak and Axjo Group have begun a feasibility study to build a new recycling line for polyAl that will accommodate volumes from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Fostered by a joint investment of up to €24 million and featuring an annual recycling capacity of 10,000 tonnes, this state-of-the-art facility will recycle and incorporate polyAl into injection moulded plastic products made by Axjo, including cable drums, reels, spools and plastic storage boxes. In Spain, Tetra Pak and Trans Sabater have co-invested over €2 million and expanded their agreement to increase installed polyAl recycling capacity from 3,000 tonnes to 10,000 tonnes per year. This valuable secondary raw material has unique thermal properties for increased productivity in plastic transformation processes and is exempt from the plastic tax, as it is a 100% recycled material of post-consumer origin. In addition, Trans Sabater’s patented mechanical recycling technology improves the quality of the pellets compared to traditional processes. Potential end markets for recycled polyAl are many, including logistics, packaging, retail and gardening. Also in Spain, Tetra Pak and Alier have forged a collaboration that will consolidate Alier as one of the largest post-consumer carton recyclers in Europe and will help the company to become an integrated player, able to process all materials from used beverage cartons. Using mechanical recycling, the polyAl will be transformed into high-quality pellets, suitable for a variety of end markets. The ambition is to recycle over 15,000 tonnes of polyAl, per year, by 2025. In the Netherlands, Tetra Pak has invested €1 million in Recon Polymers’ polyAl recycling plant, in a bid to increase the capacity to at least 8,000 tonnes per year. It will not only improve the efficiency of the process but specifically advance material circularity across France, Belgium and the Netherlands.[9] The material’s versatility means it can then be transformed into a range of everyday items including reusable pallets, interiors and large-format 3D printed objects. Markus Pfanner, Vice President Sustainability Operations at Tetra Pak, comments: “For us, this goes beyond industry investment. It’s part of the transformation towards a circular economy and an investment in the future of the planet. These innovative collaborations, at the intersection of human ingenuity, technology and finance, demonstrate the value of beverage cartons within sustainable food systems.” He continues: “Beverage cartons are recyclable. They are recycled wherever the necessary collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure is in place, at scale, so naturally, expanding this infrastructure is a priority for us. Projects such as these ensure that consumers can continue to safely access food, and that once they have done so, those cartons can be recycled, keeping quality resources in the loop and reducing the use of virgin content.” drinkworld Technology + Marketing · March 2024 35
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