Process industries


  • ORE Catapult signs MOU on floating offshore wind with Japan�s FLOWRA

    Published:  12 March, 2025 The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and the Japanese Floating Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to reduce development risks and costs of floating offshore wind. The MOU, signed in Tokyo on Friday 7th March, is the culmination of…


  • MODS wins two-year contract to streamline global offshore asset management

    Published:  12 March, 2025 MODS, a leading provider of intelligent industrial asset management software, has announced it has secured a two-year contract with one of the world’s largest industry-leading offshore engineering consultancies. The agreement will see MODS’ new client implement key modules from the MODS Connect software suite to enhance project efficiency, transparency, and digitalization…


  • Poultry business invests in renewable energy to power its factory

    A family poultry business has invested £850,000 in renewable energy to power its factory. Soanes Poultry commissioned Boston Renewables to provide a 1648 module field-mounted solar system, which will save 156 tonnes of CO2 in its first year. Soanes Poultry’s MD Ben Lee said: “Following advice from John Hudson, MD at Boston Renewables, we opted…


  • Saipem Showcases Its Star1 Floating Wind Technology

    Saipem has presented its Star1 semi-submersible floating wind foundation technology, which was recently selected for two floating wind projects planned in the Mediterranean Sea. Deriving its name for star-like shape, the Star1 technology consists of three arms converging at the center, where the tower supporting next-generation turbines is installed, including those exceeding 20 MW. According…


  • Data-driven insights are essential for a resilient future in food safety – LRQA

    LRQA is urging the food sector to give data-driven supply risk management first priority as the worldwide Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) 2025 Conference draws near to guarantee future food safety resilience. Food businesses worldwide are under mounting pressure to ensure supply chain transparency as they navigate changing regulations while also reassessing sourcing strategies and risk…


  • Ishida Airscan provides Eisberg with seal of quality

    An Ishida AirScan in-line leak detector has been installed to ensure full seal integrity for the company’s extensive selection of ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables in modified atmosphere packaging at the Polish factory of Eisberg, one of the top manufacturers of fresh convenience salads, vegetables, and fruit in Europe. As a result of using the Ishida…


  • Nestlé R&D to improve regional capacities in Singapore

    Nestlé Research & Development (R&D) will strengthen local capabilities in key innovation areas with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). To strengthen its capabilities at the R&D Center in Singapore, Nestlé will commit resources to support various roles ranging from chefs to engineers and product developers. The company said the move will…


  • Heineken UK adds two new variants to its Inch’s cider brand

    Heineken UK plans to revitalise the apple cider market with the launch of two new varieties under its popular Inch’s Cider brand – Inch’s Clou (dyABV 4.0%) and Inch’s 0.0, the first dealcoholised cider in the UK market, according to the drinks maker. The new SKUs will be offered through convenience, wholesale, and supermarket stores.…


  • Sandbox programme to ensure cell-cultivated products safe for consumers

    A team of scientists and regulatory experts have started work on a two-year programmes to gather scientific evidence about cell-cultivated products and how they are made, to inform how the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Foods Standards Scotland (FSS) how to regulate these products. The evidence will enable the FSA to assess cell-cultivated product (CCP)…


  • Terry Foods to celebrate its 20th anniversary at IFE 2025

    Founded in 2005, Terry Foods is an independent, family-run food ingredient trading company. Drawing on decades of industry experience, they’ve grown into a trusted partner in the Food Ingredient Trading sector. At the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025, the Terry Foods team will celebrate 20 years of sourcing high-quality ingredients from accredited producers…