Process industries
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New data suggests that food and drink manufacturers have been compelled to scale back or cancel investments in long-term growth, as they struggle with mounting economic pressures and a raft of new taxes and regulations. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report reveals that confidence amongst food and drink businesses remains persistently…
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Zensera, a patent-pending extract of lemon balm that promotes composure and cognitive function under stress, has been introduced by Givaudan. In nutraceutical applications, Zensera offers a same-day health benefit at a modest dosage of 300 mg. This clean-label component is also appropriate for some beverages because of its solubility, light flavour, and colour. “Givaudan is…
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May 25 sees artisanal chocolate producer Gnaw launch its 4-strong Impulse bar offer (35g) consisting of four involving milk chocolate flavours wrapped in vibrant fully recyclable wrappers. Popcorn & Peanut, Honeycomb & Caramel, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Seville Orange The arrival of a striking impulse offer has been central to Gnaw’s longer-term growth plans taking…
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Published: 14 May, 2025 Cerulean Winds has announced that its 1GW Aspen floating wind project in the Central North Sea is expected to support more than 1,000 jobs and attract a total investment of £10.9 billion across its 50-year lifespan. Aspen is being delivered by world-class partners with technical expertise and experience in delivering large-scale…
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Published: 14 May, 2025 The BlueFloat Energy / Nadara Partnership has announced it has successfully concluded comprehensive two-year wind and metocean monitoring campaigns at its Broadshore Hub and Bellrock floating offshore wind farm sites, marking a significant milestone in the development of Scotland’s next generation of renewable energy infrastructure. The campaigns involved the deployment of…
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By creating one of the lightest PET bottles for still beverages, KHS is claiming to set a new standard in bottle making. A container that utilises only 5.89 grammes of material to carry 591 millimetres of product has been created under the working title of Factor 101 in close collaboration with Husky Technologies, the Canadian…
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Lantmännen Biorefineries is investing in Sproud, a company dealing in plant-based dairy products based on pea protein. With this investment, Lantmännen Biorefineries becomes a minority stakeholder with a share of approximately 10 per cent. Lantmännen has made a calculated investment in Sproud to take advantage of the rising demand for plant-based milk substitutes. With a…
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Spain’s European chorizo sales have reached a record high as the UK market’s demand for premium cured meats continues to rise. According to the Spanish Chorizo Consortium, cured sausage imports into the UK from Spain reached an all-time high value of €104 million in 2024, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year. Of this,…
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Captain Morgan is launching Captain Morgan Muck Pit, a new brand extension that will roll out across Europe, Africa and Asia as the brand expands its offering to cater for new occasions and consumers. Drawing inspiration from the legendary muck pits of the Caribbean rum making process – that see overripe fruit tossed into a…
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Manufacturing and production processes consistently face challenges in ensuring the longevity and efficient functioning of their equipment, especially as they age. Just like any entity subjected to time, equipment breaks down due to friction, corrosion, thermal and mechanical cycling, vibration, and other forces. The inevitable progression of these factors results in reduced performance, and ultimately,…
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