Process industries
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The BCMPA hailed strong outsourcing demand at this year’s show. The 2026 Contract Pack & Fulfilment Show drew more than 8,000 visitors and showcased growing appetite for third-party manufacturing, packing, and logistics expertise, despite ongoing economic pressures and regulatory uncertainty around Extended Producer Responsibility.
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European consumers actively seek products with recycled packaging. A new report by Amcor reveals that 91% of European shoppers are aware of recycled plastics in everyday goods. With 76% actively purchasing such products, the study highlights a growing trust and demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
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UK manufacturing output rose by £21bn in 2025. Despite a reduction in workforce, manufacturing output increased for the fifth consecutive year. Factory production was 27.8% higher than in 2020, driven by notable gains in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and machinery sectors. The sector’s resilience underscores its embrace of productivity-enhancing technology.
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Edenmoor announces transformative investment in new production facility. The 25,000 sq ft site in Cullompton will significantly enhance carcass intake capacity, marking a major advancement in the UK’s high-integrity food sector. The move aligns with growing consumer preference for transparent, pasture-led protein sources.
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Viking Precision has invested £1.6m in a dedicated turning shop. Four UK-built Mazak QUICK TURN 250 MSY lathes will run 24/7, targeting higher-volume, smaller components, including tribology parts for advanced test equipment.
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Viridi and Zschimmer & Schwarz signed a CO2 surfactants JDA. The partners say the agreement will scale captured-CO2 chemistry for sustainable, biodegradable surfactants used in cleaning formulations, following application trials by Zschimmer & Schwarz.
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IN Food launches with its first edition online. Issue 1 examines commodity volatility, export pressures, packaging reformulation under PFAS scrutiny, and automation shifts across dairy, plant-based processing, and line design.
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Sachets face scrutiny, yet their market is growing steadily. Despite legislative and consumer challenges, sachets remain pivotal in flexible packaging, with innovations showcased at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026. The event highlights advancements in recyclability and sustainability, essential for meeting future market demands.
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Cold Chain Technologies partners with Gobi to expand CGT shippers. CCT will supply the Altai self-cooling container, delivering +2 °C to +8 °C or +15 °C to +25 °C control for 96+ hours without power or PCM conditioning, and integrating with CCT Smart Solutions for visibility.
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LogiPharma 2026 in Vienna shifts sessions to audience-driven debate formats. Town halls, Oxford-style debates, and round tables will use live Q&A, polls, and word clouds to steer discussion on AI, tariffs, and sustainability.
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