Process industries

Following the completion of a £58 million investment in manufacturing, PepsiCo announced today that three electric ovens will be installed at its Leicester location. This means that ovens that run entirely on renewable energy are now used to prepare some of the most popular snacks in the UK, such as Wotsits, Monster Munch, Frazzles, Chipsticks,…

Inproba team at the production line. Posted: 15 May 2025 Share this page To expand sauce production by 20%, Inproba starts a major renovation of two of its main manufacturing lines. The end of June will mark the completion of the makeover. Inproba’s soy and (sweet) chilli sauces are the primary beneficiaries of the production…

To drastically cut down on plastic usage and encourage effective bottle recycling, Lucozade Energy bottle manufacturer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has committed £6.3 million in a dramatic revamp of the bottle’s packaging. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers just 50% of the bottle height compared to previous…

It’s only five days to World Bee Day, a timely reminder to celebrate the hard graft of one of planet’s leading pollinators and industrious insects. As we know these frenetic stripey workaholics are vital for the everyday health of the planet’s eco system and food security, an enduring commitment that’s getting ever harder thanks to…

Food and drink producers have been forced to reduce or eliminate long-term growth investments as a result of growing economic pressures and a slew of new laws and regulations, according to recent data from the Food and Drink Federation. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report reveals that confidence amongst food and…

SGS is introducing a brand-new service to assist producers and suppliers of food contact materials who are looking to obtain regulatory approval for the US and Canadian markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorisation process in many markets before being allowed to be used in…

Pace Steel Belt Systems is expanding into the procurement, supply, and management of wire mesh continuous oven bands for the bakery sector. This development comes in response to increasing customer demand for a comprehensive, single-source solution for all continuous oven band requirements, the provider of high-quality steel and perforated steel bake oven bands, said. With…

Alfaplasa has launched Alfablue, a packaging film that helps UK manufacturers and printers reduce environmental impact and Plastic Packaging Tax. According to the UK-based manufacturer and printer of flexible packaging, the film is developed in direct response to market demand for trusted solutions. Alfablue leads a wave of change in sustainable packaging. The Alfablue range…