Heat treatment is one of the most critical stages in the production of canned foods: microbiological safety, shelf life and, ultimately, the manufacturer's reputation on the market all depend on it. A mistake at this stage is not always visible straight away — insufficient sterilisation may only show up after…
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The ice cream market in 2026: trends, the export potential of Ukraine and production technologies
While the peak of the season is still under way, the most far-sighted producers are already designing the next one. In this overview Steiner has gathered the Ukrainian ice cream market of 2025–2026, examined the record export of Ukrainian ice cream, the key trends in flavours and textures on real producer cases — and shown which technologies stand behind…
The trend towards sustainability: switching to biodegradable and mono-material films. Challenges for equipment and how to solve them
The ecological transformation of the packaging industry is no longer merely a marketing requirement or a marker of «responsible business». Today it is a hard necessity dictated by European legislation (in particular the PPWR — Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation directives) and by the global requirements of retailers. The main vectors of this transformation…
Servicing industrial equipment during the high season: how to prevent emergency line stoppages
For manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, the «high season» is a period of maximum profit and, at the same time, a zone of increased risk. When the lines are loaded to 100% and the raw material and finished goods warehouses work non-stop, any unplanned stoppage caused by a technical fault costs…
LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) of equipment: why a cheap pump becomes more expensive than a premium one after just 2 years of operation
When choosing new pumping equipment for an industrial enterprise, the finance department is often guided by basic logic: compare the figures in the commercial offers and choose the option with the minimum initial investment (CAPEX). However, this approach conceals a financial trap. In modern engineering practice, the assessment of equipment efficiency is based…
The Petfood trend: the specifics of dosing and packaging animal feed with complex textures
The pet food market (Petfood) is undergoing a large-scale transformation. Modern cat and dog owners increasingly treat their pets as members of the family, which has created steady demand for premium, natural and «gourmet» diets. Homogeneous pâtés are giving way to complex textures: chunks…
The choice of seals and materials for pumps in aggressive media: how to avoid hidden costs
In the chemical industry the safety and reliability of equipment are critical factors. When it comes to pumping aggressive reagents, a “standard” solution often becomes the cause of emergency shutdowns and costly repairs. The correct choice of materials is not simply a matter of technical compliance, but a strategy for turning environmental…
Energy audit of pumping stations: how to identify the “weak spots” where energy and money are lost
In 2026 the issue of energy efficiency for industrial enterprises became not merely a way of optimising costs, but a factor of competitiveness. This applies particularly to pumping stations, which in many industries are one of the largest consumers of electricity. In practice, a considerable proportion of enterprises overpay for electricity every day…
Integration of packaging lines into a general ERP system: tracking every unit of production in real time
Modern production long ago ceased to be a set of separate machines and isolated processes. In 2026 the efficiency of an enterprise is determined not only by packaging speed or conveyor capacity, but by the ability to receive data in real time and respond promptly to any deviations. That is exactly why…
Decanter balancing: what it really means and why “just repairing it” is not enough
In the world of industrial equipment, centrifuges and decanters hold a special place. They are the “athletes” of production lines, running at speeds of 2,000 to 5,000 revolutions per minute. Under such conditions, any deviation of the rotor mass from the axis of rotation turns into a destructive force. Many enterprises…
