tna acquires food processing specialist Florigo International B.V.

2024 is all about the process As we approach 2024, there are trends both existing and emerging that food manufacturers must keep in mind to continue to exceed the expectations of their customers and the all-important end-consumer. The industry continues to be placed under the microscope, and challenges persist that have brought the relationship between...

Here at tna, we are delighted to announce the further extension of our seasoning capabilities with the launch of an automated continuous slurry mixing and application system for the snacking industry. Ideal for salty snacks, baked goods and extruded products requiring slurry flavouring in a tumble drum, the high performance tna intelli-flav® CLS 3 closed-loop...

Vibratory conveyors are effective for transporting a wide range of products; however, handling loose-leaf salads and delicate fresh produce presents its own challenges, such as clumping and uneven flow which can impact line efficiency.​ To address these challenges, TNA’s development team designed the tna roflo® VM 3 High Throw vibratory conveyor, specifically engineered to minimise...

Although many people are starting to speak about a global financial recovery (albeit in hushed tones), we’re still, I believe, in the midst of a unique period for the world economy. It remains a time for survival of the fittest where one person’s challenge becomes another person’s opportunity. Today, high volume food producers are continually...

Top tips for choosing the most effective equipment for your production line! Roger Treacher, conveying product manager, tna We all know that production lines need to run as efficiently as possible to ensure the best product yield and quality, and provide the best value for manufacturers. An essential part of production lines, conveying or distribution...

Michael Green, Managing Director As a global packaging supplier with multiple manufacturing sites and offices around the world, we’re very much used to the concept of thinking globally and acting locally. Our expansion into Europe back in 1991 was an important one and the first step towards becoming a truly international packaging player. This was...

Shayne De la Force, Group Marketing Manager Countless stories of food contamination have hit the headlines in recent years – from outbreaks of Listeria in Cantaloupes in the US in 2011, to the discovery of Cryptosporidium in bagged salads in the UK last year. With product recalls currently seeming to happen on an almost weekly...

Chris Jones, Group Sales Manager – Controls Processing industries are becoming more automated to optimise production to meet output targets, as well as compensate for higher operating costs and maximise efficiency. However, integrating new technology into existing production lines can be difficult and for many inefficiencies remain a key challenge, affecting both profitability and competiveness....

Alf Taylor, tna founder and Chief Executive Officer 2012 was a successful year for tna. We celebrated 30 years in business, expanded our team, opened new offices and extended our products and services. While the global financial crisis proved to be a test for most businesses, for us it opened up a lot of new...

Shayne De la Force, Group Marketing Manger Fresh produce continues to experience a positive market outlook globally. The rising demand for fresh produce is largely being driven by four key socio-demographic factors