Food and beverage
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Klüber Lubrication is pioneering a major step toward climate-conscious industrial maintenance with the launch of a new generation of environmentally responsible lubricants. The company is one of the first worldwide to introduce high-performance specialty lubricants based on mass balanced, bio-based raw materials, all certified under the rigorous REDcert² system. This initiative allows factory engineers and…
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Mane Kancor has been recognised for its dual commitment to ethical sourcing and product innovation, taking home three prestigious awards at Fi India 2025 and IFEAT 2025. The leading global provider of natural ingredient solutions said it win highlights its successful efforts to transform the sourcing of raw materials while simultaneously developing cutting-edge flavour components…
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Arla Foods is cementing its long-term commitment to UK dairy manufacturing with a colossal multi-year investment programme of over £144 million at its Lockerbie site, as it celebrates 50 years of cheese-making at the Scottish facility. The major capital injection, announced on October 10th, underscores Arla’s ambition to boost capacity, innovation, and sustainability across its…
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Precision and accuracy are essential for liquid dosing applications to ensure quality and safety. While these factors are vital at the micro level, macro scale applications, involving litres of product, can also make significant efficiency gains by optimising dosing control. To achieve this, selecting the right valve and measurement technology is vital, with the right…
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Highland Spring Group has signed a three-year partnership with sustainability software firm Altruistiq to implement real-time, SKU-level carbon footprinting across its entire product portfolio. The move signals a major step in the bottled water producer’s strategy to decarbonise its operations from source to shelf. The agreement, which runs from June 2025 to June 2028, will…
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A significant hurdle in transitioning packaging lines to mono-material solutions has been addressed as Constantia Flexibles and thermal technology specialist watttron unveil a new sealing approach. The partners have successfully developed a single system capable of reliably sealing both polypropylene (PP) and aluminium lids onto PP cups, streamlining operations while supporting sustainability goals. The initiative…
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UK consumers are still spending on meals that deliver value and experience, despite inflationary pressures and reduced dining frequency. According to new research from AHDB, the out-of-home food market reached £49.9 billion in the past year (Worldpanel by Numerator UK, 52 w/e 7 September 2025), driven by a 5.8% rise in average price paid —…
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Country Lane Foods, a family-run staple of the UK egg industry, has completed a transformative investment in a state-of-the-art egg grading machine, a move that secures its future in Cornwall while positioning it for national growth. The project, which was funded in part by a £200,000 grant from Cornwall Council’s Growth Hub Grants Programme (part…
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On 29–30 October 2025, the heart of dairy innovation beats at NAEC Stoneleigh, where the Dairy Industries Expo meets the industry’s answer to a long-standing call for a dedicated event that spans the entire dairy processing chain. Meet the makers, movers, and machinesFrom the first splash of raw milk to the final packaged product, Dairy…
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A major obstacle to plastic packaging circularity — making post-consumer polystyrene (PS) safe for food contact — has been overcome with Coexpan and Eslava jointly pioneering mechanical recycling technology to produce food-grade recycled PS (rPS). The collaborative project, now in advanced validation stages, provides a crucial solution for the dairy sector and other food producers…
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