Process industries

Syntegon as reopened its expanded location in Germany to improve customer attention, increase production and workforce flexibility, and support the group’s overall sustainability goals, The conversion of the site in Weert began in mid-March 2023 and has now been officially completed. The ceremony was attended by Torsten Türling, chief executive officer of the Syntegon Group,…

Food and drink manufacturers who struggle to address the challenges of food innovation are being invited to complete a Food Innovation Survey to help with the journey from idea to commercialisation. According to Cibus Nexum, independent experts in food contract manufacturing, more than 80% of food(tech) start-ups fail within five years – with only 20%…

Siebel Institute of Technology and Lallemand Brewing are proud to announce their successful collaboration with Bero, a premium non-alcoholic beer brand created by actor Tom Holland. This partnership has resulted in the development of three unique beer styles: Kingston Golden Pils, Edge Hill Hazy IPA, and Noon Wheat, all brewed using LalBrew LoNa yeast. The…

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…

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-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…

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…

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…

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 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…