Process industries


  • Epax launches first commercially available VLC-PUFA product

    Epax has launched EPAX Evolve 05 – the world’s first commercially available VLC-PUFA (very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid) product. VLC-PUFAs are a family of Omega-3 fatty acids that offer particular potential in the healthy ageing category. Pre-clinical studies have found that supplementation is associated with improved sight,1 ​ and that depletion is linked to…


  • 10% tariff imposition on all UK exports to the US causes dismay among trade bodies

    President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have caused confusion, anger, and threats of reprisal among political leaders and global markets worldwide. On Wednesday 2 April 2025, President Trump announced that the United States (US) would be implementing at least a 10% tariff on all imports effective from 5 April 2025. A spokesperson for the Scotch Whisky Association…


  • Recyclability claims have the biggest impact on consumers’ purchasing decisions

    The third edition of Amcor’s consumer claims statements about recyclability have the biggest impact on what customers decide to buy. Paper-based packaging is becoming more and more popular at the same time. The report shares Amcor’s 2025 findings, which builds on the company’s previous 2020 and 2022 research. Based on the responses of 3,351 consumers…


  • Union of best-in-class crisps and pork scratching seasoning designed for drink celebrations 

    If head-turning flavour marriages are what you’re seeking, look no further than seasoned crisp aficionados Made for Drink who have joined forces with iconic pork scratchings purveyor Mr Trotter to forge a gastronomic union of pork scratching seasoning meets best-in-class crisps, the perfect savoury sidekick for any full-bodied real ale, zippy white wine or even…


  • GHD Gets FEED Contract for 2GW Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm

    Apr 4, 2025 © Fokke Baarssen / Adobe Stock Engineering specialist GHD has been selected to provide the electrical front-end engineering design (FEED) for the initial phase of the Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, a new development by Ocean Winds, a joint venture between Engie and EDPR. The project expands Ocean Winds’ offshore-wind presence in Scotland,…


  • Changing wastewater pumping with above-ground technology

    Rich MacGregor highlights the cost, safety, and efficiency benefits of above-ground wastewater pumping over submersible systems. By eliminating confined space hazards and reducing maintenance, these pumps last up to 30 years, cutting costs and improving sustainability. Case studies show significant savings and reliability gains, making above-ground stations a smart choice for utilities There is a…


  • GNT advances carbon dioxide reduction goals in latest sustainability report

    GNT Mierlo HQ. Photo credit: GNT Group Posted: 3 April 2025 Share this page GNT has passed the halfway mark in its mission to reduce carbon intensity at its Exberry colour factories by 50% over the course of the current decade. Based on volume of product sold, GNT cut carbon emissions at its production sites…


  • Call for proactivity in face of Trump tariff turmoil

    Image: AdobeStock 277027147 Posted: 3 April 2025 Share this page ACI Group has urged businesses to adopt a proactive approach to the supply chain challenges posed by US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. The announcement of the tariffs, which consist of a minimum of a 10% levy on virtually all goods entering the US, left…


  • Freshcut Foods relaunches as Natural Innovations to drive the next wave of R&D

    Matt Wood, CEO of Natural Innovations (left) and Tom Edwards, commercial director at Natural Innovations (right). Posted: 3 April 2025 Share this page Freshcut Foods, a provider of high-quality, plant-led ingredients to the food industry, has announced the next stage of its growth journey by relaunching as Natural Innovations. After establishing itself as the clear…


  • The report examines the…

    Precision fermentation is paving the way for a transformation of the food industry, offering a new method to produce food by harnessing the power of microorganisms, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO released an insightful report on this rapidly evolving technology, with a focus on the related…