Process industries


  • IFFA 2025: MHM Automation brings handling and freezing solutions

    MHM Automation will showcase its latest advances in materials handling, chilling and freezing solutions at IFFA 2025, highlighting innovations aimed squarely at boosting efficiency and safety for meat processors. The New Zealand-founded automation specialist, now part of Houston-based Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, will exhibit several breakthrough technologies at its stand (Hall 11.0, Stand A01). Visitors…


  • Beneo inaugurates new pulse-processing plant

    Beneo has officially inaugurated its first pulse-processing plant after a construction period of just one and a half years. The opening is the result of an investment of around €50 million by parent, the Südzucker Group, in its site in Obrigheim, Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, where, pulses such as the local faba bean are processed into…


  • Freixenet strengthens its alcohol free portfolio

    Freixenet has announced the upcoming launch of new alcohol-free sparkling wines. Freixenet Cordon Negro 0,0% and Cordon Negro 0,0% Rosé launch in the iconic black bottle, following suit with the recently relaunched Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava, to offer consumers a premium choice for alcohol-free celebrations. Being already the #1 international brand in the alcohol free…


  • GEA’s mechanical separation technology ensures consistency, higher yields and reduced energy consumption

    The system is available for all GEA decanters ranging from CF 3000 to CF 8000 and is suitable for both two-phase and three-phase processes, regardless of decanter size. Image: GEA Posted: 11 April 2025 Share this page GEA has introduced Varipond C, a new technical solution for decanter centrifuges that enables simple, fast and precise…


  • UPM Raflatac sets new labelling standard by embedding product footprint data

    UPM Raflatac claims it has become the first labelling business to offer product footprints in customer quotes. The product footprints, known as product passport prototypes (PPPs), provide label converters with transparent environmental data, helping them to make informed material choices and to reduce Scope 3 emissions* at source. The PPPs are automatically linked to UPM…


  • Cultivated Biosciences renames as Cosaic and introduces Cosaic Neo

    Cultivated Biosciences is now Cosaic. Using the same team, same technology, and same purpose, the company says it will work with an enhanced product and enhanced identity using its state-of-the-art biotechnology to solve the food industry’s pressing challenges. Cultivating yeast, it is introducing its ingredient Cosaic Neo — a yeast-derived natural emulsion, which Cultivated Biosciences…


  • Young’s Seafood goes big on flavour to rejuvenate breaded fish

    Young’s, Britain’s leading seafood brand, is expanding its core range with the launch of two flavour-packed breaded frozen fish products, as it looks to reinvigorate and drive growth in the breaded fish category. The breaded fish category has been in decline over the past year, with value down 11.6% and volume down 10.7% (source: Nielsen,…


  • Unconform launces three cold brew coffees with nootropic upsides

    Unconform, a pioneering disruptor within the UK’s burgeoning cold brew movement is broadening its flavour horizons this May with three stylish, vegan brews that blend the sublime taste of meticulously soaked, top drawer Arabica beans with healthier living nootropics. Flat White with Ashwagandha, Ginkgo Bilboa & Vitamin 12 Salted Caramel Latte with Inulin and Turmeric…


  • Proper lubrication practices can help companies achieve substantial cost savings

    Clay Calk discusses how industrial facilities, particularly in industries like cement, mining, and construction, face lubrication challenges such as contamination from dirt, moisture infiltration, and incorrect lubricant choice. These issues lead to increased equipment wear, downtime, and higher maintenance costs. Addressing these challenges is crucial for improving equipment reliability and reducing operational expenses Industrial facilities…


  • Omron’s new Automation Centre and customer collaboration to tackle industry challenges

    Omron has officially opened a new Automation Center, where by actively co-developing solutions with customers, it will help manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators tackle key societal challenges, such as labour shortages. Omron celebrated the grand opening of the new Automation Center in Stuttgart, reaffirming its commitment to industrial automation. Strategically located near key customers…