Process industries
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Cold Chain Technologies has opened a new 42,000-square-foot Mumbai facility. The Taloja, Navi Mumbai site adds manufacturing, R&D, and validation under one roof, supporting pharma and life sciences customers with faster turnaround and tighter quality control. CCT says the location strengthens India’s cold chain links across APAC.
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Amcor has launched a shaped standard bottle for beauty brands. The Mocha design offers colours, finishes, and large decoration area, with 100 ml, 250 ml, and 500 ml options. Minimum order is 10,000 units, with delivery in as little as eight weeks, plus multiple flip-top and pump pairings.
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Tate & Lyle and Manus introduce Yume, a novel sweetener. This launch signifies the first commercial achievement of their strategic alliance. Yume M Stevia, derived from stevia, offers a sugar-like taste without bitterness. It addresses traceability and supply security by utilising an “all-Americas” supply chain.
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Roquette unveils its next-generation pea protein innovation. Nutralys Pea 850F is set to redefine plant-based formulations, offering a cleaner taste profile without secondary additives, significantly streamlining R&D processes. This innovation meets the rising demand for high-protein, nutrient-dense products, crucial for the evolving GLP-1 companion food market.
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Weetabix launches a major packaging overhaul to address nutritional deficiencies. The UK cereal leader’s redesign highlights key nutrients like Vitamin D, fibre, and iron on the front of the box. This strategic move targets public health issues and positions Weetabix as a dietary solution, enhancing brand loyalty through health transparency.
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Amcor is expanding its thermoforming capacity amid sector growth. Backed by steady 5% market expansion, the company is targeting ready meals and dairy applications with recycle-ready, lightweight mono-material packs, EVOH barrier options, and premium in-mould labelling to combine extended shelf-life with enhanced on-shelf impact.
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Autopack reported strong interest at Packaging Innovations & Empack. Visitors focused on its automated liquid filling and coffee packaging solutions, alongside a new project video detailing a fully integrated ‘nose to tail’ automation line delivered for edible oils specialist KTC, expanding from filling into end-to-end fulfilment.
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Atlas Copco Compressors unveils UK-specific nitrogen generation system. The LC N2 13-50 is engineered for laser cutting, providing high-purity nitrogen on-site. It enhances cutting quality and operational efficiency, addressing the rising nitrogen demand in the metal fabrication sector.
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Mesothelioma diagnoses often trace back to historic asbestos exposure workplace. With symptoms emerging decades later, former construction, shipbuilding, and manufacturing workers face late-stage detection. Specialist-led care, clinical trials, and practical support can improve outcomes, while compensation claims may help cover treatment costs and lost income.
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Flint Group expands UV LED flexo ink range significantly. The launch of EkoCure XS Shrink Whites addresses persistent technical challenges in shrink-sleeve applications, offering robust adhesion and dual-curing flexibility. This innovation aims to reduce defects and enhance operational efficiency for packaging converters.
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