Process industries


  • Fanta expands its line of sugar-free drinks with new fruity variations

    Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced that Fanta is adding three fruity flavours to its zero sugar line-up with the launch of Fanta Zero Apple and Fanta Zero Raspberry, plus a limited-edition Fanta Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar. Fanta accounts for nearly one in every five flavoured carbonates sold in GB (Nielsen Total GB MAT vol…


  • Customer satisfaction holds the key to success with tethered closures, Berry Global reveals

    Full consumer support for tethered closures for plastic bottles – which are now required across the European Union and are becoming more and more popular in the UK – will depend on excellent performance, reliable solutions, and user-friendly functionality, says leading packaging solutions provider Berry Global. Consumer research firm Watch Me Think independently asked consumers…


  • Vilsa claims German beverage sector first with the sustainable Nix-Pack

    Vilsa-Brunnen says it is redefining sustainability with the launch of the Vilsa Nix-Pack, which is a modern take on the traditional six-pack. One of the leading German mineral water springs, is the first German beverage manufacturer to replace the shrink wrap on all of its disposable bottles with adhesive dots. The move makes Vilsa the…


  • Mackle Food Company invests £6m in automation to raise productivity

    Pictured (L-R) are Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI; Joseph Mackle, managing director, Mackle Food Company; Grainne Moody, director of Food and Drink, Invest NI. Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Mackle Food Company, situated in Dungannon, has announced a £6.3 million investment to increase efficiency, automate, and expand its facility. Additionally, the business intends…


  • Planteneers creates new product concepts for Handtmann’s systems

    Left to right: plant-based Carpaccio, and steak 2.0 marbling. Image: Planteneers/Handtmann Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Brands may now offer plant-based steaks or fillet strips with fine marbling and real fibrous structure thanks to a partnership between Planteneers and Handtmann, a manufacturer of filling and portioning systems. In order to make the best…


  • Shoppers swayed more by flags than by sustainability

    VR grocery store. Photo: Nofima Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Researchers at the Norwegian food research centre Nofima have found that when young individuals are shopping for fish in a virtual reality grocery store, they paid more attention to the nation of origin than sustainability labels. In the VR store, participants could choose…


  • Aqua Libra shines with its fresh Watermelon & Strawberry taste

    Aqua Libra is launching a new Watermelon & Strawberry flavour in its infused sparkling water range. This new addition will join the existing line-up of flavours: Raspberry & Blackcurrant, Blood Orange & Mango, and Cucumber, Mint & Lime. The packaged water category is worth £2.5 billion, and the infused water category is growing +32% year…


  • Global Underwater Hub establishes taskforce

    Published:  12 February, 2025 Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has announced it has published a white paper on its approach to tackling a crucial issue that could derail the UK’s clean energy ambitions. The trade and development body, which represents the UK’s £9.2billion underwater industry, has set out how it aims to improve the performance and…


  • Alfa Laval to acquire NRG Marine to offer innovative ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions to its customers

    Published:  12 February, 2025 Alfa Laval has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, a leading provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Alfa Laval says the move aligns with its strategy to provide its customers with environmentally friendly solutions contributing…


  • Westfalia Fruit offers environmentally friendly dye extraction from avocado leftovers

    Westfalia Fruit introduces sustainable dye extraction from avocado byproducts. Posted: 11 February 2025 Related core topics: Processing Related topics: avocado, dye extraction, extracts, perseorangin, pigments, seeds, skins, stones, valorisation Related organisations: Efficiency Technologies, Westfalia Fruit Related people: Andrew Mitchell Related regions: europe, UK Share this page Westfalia Fruit is now using avocado skins and seeds…