Process industries


  • Data-driven strategy helps baker build base for European growth

    The adoption of Plex’s Smart Manufacturing Platform has helped Irish baked-goods company, West-Bake, establish and maintain tighter inventory and quality control in a digital format as it scales up its manufacturing. Based in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway, in the west of Ireland, West-Bake operates a state-of-the art, 44,000 ft2 (4,088 m2) bakery, with a strong team…


  • IFE Manufacturing: Campden BRI and IFST to address reformulation of processed food

    Campden BRI and the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) are hosting a one-day event focusing on the challenges and opportunities of reformulating processed foods.  The forum, ‘Reformulation of Processed Food: Perceptions, Realities and Finding the Balance’ will take place on Monday, 17 March 2025 at ExCeL London, as part of the IFE Manufacturing…


  • Growth is Aimia Foods’ main priority following HSBC support

    Unsworth family. From left to right Rob Unsworth, Ian Unsworth, and Gary Unsworth. Posted: 14 February 2025 Share this page Aimia Foods is expected to experience significant development of its production capabilities with the help of HSBC UK. The hot beverage company said the funding will enable the company to expand its operations, including moving…


  • IFF revamps website to showcase its leadership and value proposition

    IFF has unveiled its newly redesigned corporate website, highlighting IFF’s leadership and the value it delivers across all the markets it serves. “The IFF site represents the full breadth of our portfolio and the value we offer through our technology and innovation,” said Deb Borg, executive vice president and chief communications, human resources, and diversity…


  • Variants are positioned as two…

    Independent chilled coffee brand Arctic Coffee has boosted the market with the introduction of its new sub-brand, Arctic Frappe. Launching onto shelves this March, the new drinks are positioned as two indulgent and trend-driven chilled coffee drinks with a Chocolate Fudge and – what Arctic Coffee calls a category first – the Caramelised Biscuit flavour.…


  • Arctic Coffee adds Arctic Frappe to further its market lead

    Independent chilled coffee brand Arctic Coffee has boosted the market with the introduction of its new sub-brand, Arctic Frappe. Launching onto shelves this March, the new drinks are positioned as two indulgent and trend-driven chilled coffee drinks with a Chocolate Fudge and – what Arctic Coffee calls a category first – the Caramelised Biscuit flavour.…


  • TIPA announces the world’s first advanced metallised high-barrier film for snacks

    TIPA has introduced a home compostable metallised high-barrier film offering a biodegradable solution for chips and salty snacks. This launch coincides with a growing demand for sustainable snack packaging, as the global market is due to grow at a rate higher than 5% in the next five years. The 312MET Premium film is a lightweight,…


  • Syntegon reopens expanded Weert site

    Syntegon as reopened its expanded location in Germany to improve customer attention, increase production and workforce flexibility, and support the group’s overall sustainability goals, The conversion of the site in Weert began in mid-March 2023 and has now been officially completed. The ceremony was attended by Torsten Türling, chief executive officer of the Syntegon Group,…


  • Take innovation survey and improve your chances of navigating the challenges of product development

    Food and drink manufacturers who struggle to address the challenges of food innovation are being invited to complete a Food Innovation Survey to help with the journey from idea to commercialisation. According to Cibus Nexum, independent experts in food contract manufacturing, more than 80% of food(tech) start-ups fail within five years – with only 20%…


  • Lallemand Brewing and Siebel Institute of Technology celebrate their fruitful partnership with Bero

    Siebel Institute of Technology and Lallemand Brewing are proud to announce their successful collaboration with Bero, a premium non-alcoholic beer brand created by actor Tom Holland. This partnership has resulted in the development of three unique beer styles: Kingston Golden Pils, Edge Hill Hazy IPA, and Noon Wheat, all brewed using LalBrew LoNa yeast. The…