Process industries


  • Benner MSA develops compact system equipped with Herma 500 label applicators

    Machine builder Benner MSA has developed a compact system equipped with Herma 500 label applicators for medium-sized quantities. The multipack machine has a footprint of no more than four square metres and is ideal for situations where an upstream packaging system operates at around 60 to 80 work cycles. “There are, of course, one or…


  • Purpak Partner addition helps Interfood Technology grow bakery division

    Interfood Technology has strengthened its bakery solutions division through a new partnership with Purpak, a specialist in flexible packaging equipment. The collaboration is seen as a significant opportunity to enhance Interfood’s ability to provide advanced packaging solutions to bakery manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. Part of the Pak Group, Purpak is known for its…


  • Atlas Copco launches new guide on industrial cooling technologies

    Atlas Copco has launched a helpful new guide, Industrial Cooling Technologies: A Guide to Evaporative and Adiabatic Systems, providing insights to food industry professionals tasked with selecting the most up-to-date cooling system for their operations. The guide compares and contrasts two of the most commonly used industrial cooling technologies used in the food manufacturing and…


  • Lipton gives the kombucha market a taste explosion

    Lipton’s strong and refreshing Lipton Kombucha collection marks the brand’s first foray into the kombucha market in the UK. The innovation is poised to shake up the market, according to the drinks maker, and tap into its immense potential, promising a burst of flavour and variety for new drinkers to the category and existing kombucha…


  • 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…