Rowan Food and Biomass Engineering has been featured in the Summer 2026 edition of Know How magazine for its role in an innovative project transforming surplus supermarket food into livestock feed. Working with Veolia, Kelvin Cave and International Silage Consultancy,...
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Soft fruit producer cuts waste costs and creates value with our ER1800 Dominator Depackaging Machine
https://www.dominator-depackaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/From-BERRY-good-to-BERRY-great.mp4 Turning waste into resource In case you missed it, we’ve been talking a lot recently about our new ER model – a compact, mobile depackaging machine designed with...
Food waste: should you prioritise animal feed over anaerobic digestion?
Last month, we reflected on the changes expected to anaerobic digestion (AD) in the UK, because of the Food Waste Reforms. We speculated, alongside others in the industry, whether the trend of increasing gate fees for AD will continue with the increase in demand. ...
Food Waste Reforms, depackaging quality and rising anaerobic digestion costs
In the UK, the Food Waste Reforms are fast approaching, and with them comes anticipated shifts in the economics of anaerobic digestion (AD). Gate fees for food waste treatment are already rising in response to growing demand — and this trend is at risk of...
A year of impact in depackaging and recycling
Everywhere you look, businesses are jumping on the annual reflection trend popularised by Spotify Wrapped — a neatly packaged year of highlights, milestones, and metrics. Some are more welcome than others (a gentle note to the banking industry: we really don’t need to...
The role of depackaging to reduce contamination in food waste
From 31 March 2026, households across England will be required to comply with new regulations for the separation of food waste. While many local authorities have operated food waste collections for years, others must now implement these changes as part of the...
Paws-itively brilliant
How our first ER machine is helping a major pet food manufacturer cut the cost of their food waste. Farmers and food manufacturers across the UK are facing increased pressure on their bottom line, as well as their environmental impact – especially when dealing with...
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Our compact LR model Our innovative alternative to a full depackaging line. The current level of activity to drive a circular economy and reduce waste, is quite possibly at its most aggressive yet, with legislation continually evolving to mandate the most sustainable...
Rowan Food and Biomass Engineering are shortlisted for the National Recycling Awards 2025
The news is out and we’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the Innovation in Recycling Equipment and Vehicle Design category at this year’s MRW National Recycling Awards – the UK’s leading celebration of progress and achievement in the recycling and...
From waste to revenue: how on-site depackaging might be able to support farmers following another tough harvest.
As the UK harvest season winds down, many farmers are facing the financial strain of another challenging year. Lower yields, unpredictably dry weather, and rising costs have all combined to put further pressure on already struggling farm incomes. But what impact does...