British Berry Growers joins £7.1m investment in robotics
British Berry Growers is one of several industry partners contributing to a £7.1 million programme designed to accelerate robotics adoption throughout the UK agri-food sector....
Tag : Automation
Thermotraffic Opens Automated Cold Storage Facility in Wrexham
Temperature-controlled logistics specialist Thermotraffic has increased capacity at its Wrexham distribution centre through the addition of an automated cold storage facility. Completed on 28 September...
Kesko to Automate Foodservice Warehouse in Finland
Finnish retailer and wholesaler Kesko is advancing plans for an automated foodservice distribution centre in Nurmijärvi, Finland. Construction on the facility started in early 2026....
Lidl Introduces Level 4 Autonomous Truck to Its Logistics Operations
Lidl has introduced a driverless, cab-less autonomous truck into its daily logistics operations on public roads in Germany. Provided by Einride, the SAE Level 4...
Schwarz Produktion Expands with Automation at the Core
Schwarz Produktion has started work on a €400 million upgrade to its Bonback industrial bakery in Halle (Saale), Germany. The investment will expand large-scale baking...
Ocado and Lotte Unveil Automated Fulfillment Center in South Korea
Ocado Group, in collaboration with grocery retailer Lotte Shopping, has unveiled their inaugural automated customer fulfillment center (CFC) in South Korea, marking the introduction of...
Nissin Foods Speeds Up Its Digital Transformation
Nissin Foods USA has embarked on a significant initiative to modernize its supply chain by partnering with Highspring and Blue Yonder. This collaboration aims to...
Competek Streamlines Line Conversions for FMCG Manufacturers
As manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods encounter increasing demands for enhanced flexibility in production while aiming to reduce costs and downtime, Competek’s Line Conversion Service...
Anuga FoodTec 2027: Focused Hubs Address Automation and Efficiency
As the food and beverage sector faces unprecedented challenges stemming from supply chain disruptions, stringent sustainability regulations, and rapid technological advancements, Anuga FoodTec 2027 is...
OAL Secures £5M Loan to Deploy Robotics Technology in Production Lines
The funding will enable OAL to implement a comprehensive five-year initiative aimed at facilitating the commercial introduction of fenceless robotics. These innovative compact robotic systems...