Process industries

Ulma Packaging, a global leader in packaging technology, has taken a significant strategic step by acquiring 40% of the Italian company Rama S.r.l., renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing automatic machinery and end-of-line systems for secondary and tertiary packaging. This collaboration, which strengthens more than 15 years of successful joint efforts between the…

The makers of Frylight, Saputo Dairy UK, have launched a new Air Fryer Pure Oil Spray designed to enhance the air fryer experience. Launched in Asda stores nationwide in January, the product is the first pure oil spray from the makers of Frylight and blends avocado and rapeseed oils for high temperature cooking while delivering…

According to a recent study from Aarhus University, Danes are open to substituting so-called hybrid products – a blend of plants and meat –for beef. According to the report, nearly 50% of Danish consumers have used the items and have had pleasant experiences. Danes generally have a desire to change their dietary habits, but few…

Döhler has introduced its latest portfolio to convey the spirit of the refined shade of brown, inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse. A Journey of Comfort and Indulgence is a mix of natural colours and flavours to create products that deliver the Mocha Mousse concept through taste, textures and healthier options…

WEG plans to return at CFIA Rennes 2025 to showcase its most recent advancements in digital solutions, motors, and drives. Taking place from March 18 to 20, 2025 at Rennes Parc Expo, this premier exhibition for the food processing industry is renowned for showcasing the latest advancements in industrial equipment. The team will showcase the…

Arla Foods Ingredients plants in Europe are on target to run on electricity from 100% renewable sources. The food ingredients company has taken another major step on its CO2 reduction journey with the installation of an electric boiler at its largest production site. The new e-boiler is the company’s largest and the first at the…

Design students are being asked to demonstrate their inventiveness and sustainability skills while taking on a practical design challenge in the metal packaging industry for this year’s Starpack Students Awards 2025. The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) sponsors ‘Brief F’ of the annual student competition which is organised by Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining.…

Burts is preparing to introduce its new Herb Roasted Chicken hand-cooked chips in March. The new flavour, which was created for the snacking market, will be introduced as a part of the core line and offered in 40g and 150g pack sizes. The British snack manufacturer said Herb Roasted Chicken is designed to meet the…

February sees the eagerly anticipated re-emergence of Pep & Lekker within the plant-based fixture, no longer as a tasty, pocket-sized savoury nibble, but as a functional cracker that once again supports improved gut health and a wholesome gluten-free agenda, made to an ambitious allergy-free recipe using 12 plant varieties made from the whole six plant…

Klöckner Pentaplast is partnering with Tesco and Hilton Foods to create a UK market-first project that will test the first-ever 100% recycled PET (rPET) food trays constructed from recovered tray material through its Klöckner Pentaplast Tray2Tray initiative. The pilot will see Tesco’s Finest minced beef product packed in the 100% rPET Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Tray2Tray,…