Process industries


  • Quality, value, and convenience proved crucial at Christmas – AHDB

    Convenience, quality, and affordability are important factors that influenced red meat purchases during the hectic Christmas season. According to AHDB, prior to Christmas, 37% of consumers claimed that high quality products were important to their Christmas meat purchases (You Gov/AHDB Pulse November 2024). This desire for quality was seen as one of the key drivers…


  • Loulis Food Ingredients’ production relies exclusively on green energy

    Loulis Food Ingredients has taken another decisive step toward sustainable development, and reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection and reduced its ecological footprint. As of December 2024, all energy consumed in its facilities comes from 100% renewable sources, thanks to a GreenPass service by DEI. GreenPass is the commercial name for the guarantees of origin…


  • Popcorn joins forces with Jellybeans in latest Pop-at-Home collaboration

    It’s like saying who do you rate more Ronaldo or Messi, Lennon or McCartney, Bacon Butties or Sausage Rolls. Thanks to Popcorn Kitchen there will be no more niggle because they’ve made it acceptable to have moreish chocolate coated popcorn and zingy jellybeans in the same bowl. On the one side resides crunchy, light-to-bite, freshly…


  • BRCGS gives SGS a 5-Star rating for outstanding food assurance

    SGS has been awarded a distinguished 5-star rating from BRCGS, a global authority on food safety and quality standards. The leader in food assurance and quality services, said that the exceptional achievement highlights SGS’s commitment to excellence, customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement in the food industry. The 5-star rating recognises SGS’s dedication to maintaining…


  • Asset management and the milling sector support Bühler’s performance

    Milling solutions and customer services have helped Bühler Group report stable turnover at CHF 3.0 billion (-0.8%), although orders declined, and the company maintained or even increased its market share at CHF 2.8 billion (-9.9%) in 2024. Bühler CEO Stefan Scheiber says the company took the approach of ‘making things happen’ and continuing to invest…


  • Compact sensor for small loads

    Force sensors are needed in many industrial applications. MEGATRON now launches the Mini-S-Beam force transducer, especially for measuring small forces. The sensor has measuring ranges of 0–10N, 20N and 45N and has a very compact design. Thanks to its small dimensions of 19 mm x 17.5mm x 5mm, the mini S-beam force transducer can easily…


  • SBM Offshore, Petrobras to Assess Application of Carbon Capture Tech on FPSOs

    Feb 17, 2025 SBM Offshore FPSO with Carbon Capture Modules (Credit: SBM Offshore) Carbon Capture Modules (Credit: SBM Offshore) Carbon Capture Modules (Credit: SBM Offshore) SBM Offshore and Petrobras have signed an agreement to study the application of carbon capture modules on floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units. The module design is based on…


  • Kronen CAP 350 produces perfect cutting results with cabbage

    Red and white cabbages up to 350 mm in diameter can be cut to optimum cutting quality with Kronen’s CAP 350 cabbage cutting machine, which can process up to 5,000 kg of cabbages per hour. A large feeding hopper enables the machine to be filled continuously. The CAP 350 was presented recently with the Hewa…


  • KitKat and Nescafé provide perfect pairing of coffee-flavoured snack

    Two of Nestlé’s best-known brands, have produced a new KitKat with a mocha flavour. Coffee-flavoured chocolate will envelop a crunchy wafer cookie in the new two-finger bard for KitKat and Nescafé. With 104 calories per biscuit, the snack is positioned as a great treat to enjoy while taking those important breaks throughout the day while…


  • Venator strengthens leadership group in drive for long-term success

    Venator, a multinational producer of pigments and additives, has taken additional measures to strengthen its management team after Bryan Snell was named president and CEO in September of last year. The changes are part of Venator’s commitment to achieving strategic goals, improving operational efficiency, and providing value to customers worldwide. Venator believes that the new…