Process industries


  • Raju Sauces seeks to redefine sauce flavours with distribution partnership

    Raju Sauces has announced a new distribution partnership with Ocado.com with the goal of redefining global tastes. Manchester-made Raju Sauces hosted an event with culinary experts and food lovers in a bid to explore the way consumers think about food, as the company announced its listing with Ocado.com. Celebrating diversity through food, the event included…


  • Wood Expands Engineering Scope for Shell Under 0M Deal

    Feb 20, 2025 Penguins FPSO (Credit: Shell) Engineering consultancy Wood has secured a $120 million contract extension by Shell UK to provide brownfield engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) to onshore and offshore assets across the U.K. The two-year, cost-reimbursable contract extension, centers on providing brownfield EPC services, as well as subsea and integrity management, at…


  • Agricultural equipment is undergoing significant transformation as technological advancements redefine traditional farming practices. In an era where efficiency and sustainability are paramount, these innovations are crucial for modern agriculture. Understanding these developments is essential for farmers and industry professionals aiming to thrive in a competitive environment. Smart Farming Technologies Smart farming technologies are revolutionising the…


  • Favourable European perceptions of yeast protein in alternative proteins industry

    According to a recent survey conducted by FoodTech developer Revyve, B.V., yeast protein is viewed favourably in Europe as a possible major participant in the alternative protein sector. The consumer study gathered insight from French, German, and British consumers through AI-moderated individual interviews. The goal was to gauge interest in its functional brewers and baker’s…


  • Consumers prioritise buying prebaked goods over scratch baking

    As consumers prioritised the affordability and convenience of purchasing prebaked foods over creating their own from scratch, less people were donning aprons and baking at home in 2024. However, this trend has not impacted sales of baking essentials like block butter and flour, due to the versatility of these products in different types of cooking.…


  • Six-party partnership promotes closed-loop recycling of dressing bottles caps

    Kashima City, Refinverse, Mitsubishi Chemical, Toyo Seikan Group, Kewpie, and Kasumi have inked a comprehensive collaboration agreement for a six-party partnership to support closed-loop recycling of plastic packaging – Japan’s first circular economy for dressing bottle caps. In this pilot project, each of the six partners will pass materials onto the next partner to promote…


  • Koehler Paper and IRIS Bio provide recyclable packaging for pasta

    Koehler Paper has packaged pasta in one of its flexible packaging papers in collaboration with the Italian pasta manufacturer Astrabio. In a first for the company, heat-sealable paper called “Koehler NexPlus Seal Pure” is noted for extending shelf life, safeguarding the product within, and has exceptional strength qualities that make it ideal for additional processing…


  • Kerrygold brings a sweet experience to breakfast

    In an effort to enhance breakfast dishes, Kerrygold has introduced Kerrygold Sweet Spreadables range, a first for the UK market. Kerrygold is set to bring a sweet touch to the table with the roll out of its new Sweet Spreadables range. The product comes in three options including Salted Caramel, Maple Syrup & Cinnamon and…


  • Equinor successfully tests latest ABB technology for reliable temperature measurement in challenging offshore conditions

    Published:  19 February, 2025 High accuracy temperature measurement is crucial in all stages of oil production, from extraction to final distribution. ABB’s latest technology is reported to be helping Equinor achieve reliable temperature monitoring in the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea. Johan Sverdrup is the third largest oil field on the Norwegian…


  • Electro dynamic sensor

    Electro dynamic sensor

    Published:  19 February, 2025 The continuing expansion of ‘greener’ energy alternatives such as wind power is underlined by the fact that it’s currently the largest source of renewable energy in the UK. With over 11,000 wind turbines generating a total installed capacity of 30 gigawatts (GW) (2023) its share of the total British Grid Electricity…