Process industries


  • Verner Wheelock recognises 10 years of rewarding food industry excellence

    Food industry training expert Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is the training company of choice for numerous well-known food manufacturers and has trained thousands of delegates over the years. The Verner Wheelock Excellence Awards, launched 10 years ago, recognise outstanding delegates and companies dedicated to…


  • DTM Print’s next generation label printers focus on costs and quality

    DTM Print’s new LX4000e Color Label Printer is the latest addition to the well-known LX-Series of inkjet colour label printers. Manufactured by Primera Technology, Inc., this new desktop printer is equipped with the proven and reliable print engine that is used in previous LX-Series models including the LX910e and LX3000e Color Label Printer. The LX4000e features…


  • Bakkavor announces 74 new apprenticeship roles for 2025

    As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Bakkavor has announced 74 new apprenticeship opportunities as part of its award-winning Apprenticeship Programme for 2025. Successful applicants will join a structured programme available across key UK regions, including Lincolnshire, London and Scotland. Applications open on 10th February, closing in June for a September 2025 start. Bakkavor’s programme develops…


  • Japanese customers are open to eel alternatives, according to a survey

    A recent survey conducted by cultured seafood innovator Forsea, reveals an openness among Japanese consumers toward eel alternatives, including cultured versions. Consumers expect cultured eel options will create a new secure, sustainable and affordable supply channel for eel. In response to the dwindling populations of wild, freshwater eel, and the subsequent skyrocketing prices, Forsea developed…


  • AMP and AHS rebrand as Akona Process Solutions

    Material processing and material handling solutions companies, Advanced Material Processing (AMP) and Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), have announced their merger and rebranding as Akona Process Solutions (Akona), a portfolio company of Chicago-based, May River Capital. Akona unifies the technologies and global reach of AMP and AHS to deliver an extensive portfolio of processing and handling…


  • Vadasz launches first-ever Kimchi Shot

    Vadasz is adding to its line-up of gut health options with the launch of its naturally fermented and live cultured Kimchi Shot. The first-to-market innovation combines the distinctive flavours and gut-health and immunity benefits of kimchi into a convenient, on-the-go drink format. The Vadasz Kimchi Shot, 60ml (RRP £2) is available from Ocado nationwide. The shot contains…


  • Natural Power appoints Head of Innovation

    Published:  05 February, 2025 A leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has announced it has appointed Craig Bradley as Head of Innovation Services. The company says this is a newly created role dedicated to growing the company’s innovation capabilities and accelerating initiatives that will enhance products, services and processes to optimise efficiency.…


  • Molson Coors promises to invest £10 million in Aspall

    Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. Posted: 4 February 2025 Share this page Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced plans to invest £10m in its Aspall Cyder House in Suffolk over the next five years as part of a wider £100m investment across its entire UK brewery and beverage network. A programme…


  • PLMA names winners in 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards

    PLMA has announced the winners of its first International Private Label Packaging Awards at its Packaging Conference that took place on 30 January in The Hague. Conducted as part of PLMA’s prestigious Salute to Excellence Awards programme, nine awards were presented in five categories: Best Packaging Design, Best Sustainable Packaging, Best Convenience Packaging, Best Performance…


  • €25 million investment helps HTBA produce all active forms of B12

    HealthTech BioActives (HTBA) has completed a €25 million investment project to modernise its research, development and manufacturing centre in Murcia, Spain. The initiative included the construction of a new state-of-the-art production plant, which was officially inaugurated on Tuesday 28 January, making HTBA the only company in Europe capable of producing all active forms of vitamin…