Process industries


  • Kepak’s new out-of-home brand turns up the heat

    Kepak Foods Division is launching an exciting new brand, ‘Grab a Bite,’ for the out-of-home sector. The range will enable operators to offer hot, tasty and on-trend food 24/7 with minimal operational complexity and labour requirements. The range, which is fully assembled, will be supplied frozen which will enable operators to manage their stock levels…


  • ORE Catapult to work with leading shipbuilder

    Published:  19 March, 2025 The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, in partnership with the National Shipbuilding Office and The Crown Estate, has  announced the appointment of a leading shipbuilder APCL Cammell Laird to carry out a detailed analysis of the future market opportunity for UK built ships in offshore wind. With over 850GW of offshore…


  • Laying the foundations for UK floating offshore wind

    Published:  19 March, 2025 Reflex Marine and MintMech have announced they have teamed up to tackle mooring challenges. Floating offshore wind (FLOW) has the potential to be worth £1 trillion globally, and could be crucial to meeting the UK’s renewable energy targets. However, deploying it at scale involves significant challenges. Addressing these complexities requires innovative…


  • TCEP launches design guidelines for recycling for PET multilayer trays

    The Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) has enhanced the design for recycling for PET monolayer trays with the addition of design for recycling for PET multilayer trays. The initiative is in line with the work the thermoform team is carrying out in the CEN Standardization WG. These guidelines will provide further crucial support to the…


  • TopGum introduces all-in-one functional gummies with trio of probiotics and postbiotics

    TopGum has unveiled its latest gummy creation: fruity Chewable Synbiotics, which unite pre-, pro- and postbiotics in a sugarless chewable for gut support. The all-in-one functional gummies feature a powerhouse trio of probiotics and postbiotics bound together in a natural, patent pending Gummiceuticals prebiotic fibre-based matrix. Containing no added sugar, Gummiotics are designed to deliver…


  • Krones hails success of Sleevematic labellers as 1,000 built to-date

    Pictured from left to right: Heinz Hennek, head of labelling and decoration technology at Krones, Marco Bal-biano, plant manager at Acqua Sant’Anna, and Judith Forstner of Krones’ Italian sales team, with the 1,000th Krones Sleevematic. This very special machine for Acqua Sant’Anna is configured in a block solution together with a Contiroll wrap-around labeller. Posted:…


  • Lidl and ProVeg join forces to find innovative cheese alternatives in new startup competition

    Lidl in Germany has partnered with the ProVeg Incubator to launch a new competition to find exceptional plant-based cheese alternatives across Europe and a selection of other countries. The market for cheese alternatives is continuously growing and evolving, and Lidl is on a mission to discover something truly innovative to offer its customers. The retailer…


  • Vybey enters the healthy snacking fray

    Glasgow-based vybey is advancing its mission to spread positive vibes via the eagerly anticipated launch of its 3-strong range of plant-based, Complete Nutrition bars that takes all its invaluable plant protein learnings into on-the-go snacking bars. vybey’s 3- strong bar offer includes: an indulgent, rich & fudgy Chocolate Brownie, a sweet yet tart Raspberry White…


  • Consumer interest in health and balanced diets prompts pea protein maker to rebrand

    Verdino, the Romanian leader in pea protein-based products, has unveiled a new rebranding plan to improve its market position and redefine customer expectations and values. The new brand identity has been defined based on insights revealed from the qualitative research the company conducted in 2024, which provided perceptions of consumer habits towards plant-based products. Its…


  • Report calls for reduction of food’s sugar and salt content to promote health

    The UK government ought to expand the scope of its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to include all foods, according to significant new analysis released today (Monday, 17 March). The Transforming UK Food Systems Programme (TUKFS) report, entitled “Regulatory Tools for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet,” highlights how the existing soft drinks levy has reduced…