Process industries


  • Industry leaders, policymakers, and civil society organisations need to collaborate to transform food system

    Flora Food Group’s chief executive officer David J. Haines highlighted the critical importance of food system transformation during this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, emphasising collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers, and civil society organisations. During the week’s events, Flora Food Group collaborated with the EAT Foundation for a high-level dinner that…


  • Colour trends for 2025: take in Oterra’s dazzling array of hues

    Oterra’s natural colour expertise, feedback from reliable market partners, and inspiration from a variety of international sources are all combined in Oterra’s Color Trends 2025. “We eat with our eyes first,” says global head of marketing for Oterra, Vibeke Haislund. “Colour shapes how we think a food or drink taste. But how does natural colour…


  • Rapidly expanding American energy drink arrives in the UK

    Celsius is bringing its mission to empower others to adopt a Live Fit philosophy and lifestyle with the release of the energy drink to more parts of the UK. The fastest-growing, third-largest energy drink brand in the US, with over $2.7bn in sales (source: Circana Total US Multi-Outlet+ with Conv Last 52 Weeks Ending 01.12.24),…


  • Future-proofing micro moulding supply

    Partnering with a micro moulding supplier is more than a short-term arrangement to meet immediate production needs, it is a strategic investment in the future of your business. By selecting a partner with the right combination of capabilities, scalability, and sustainability, companies can effectively future-proof their supply chain, avoiding the risks and inefficiencies that come…


  • Fedima unveils manifesto to support the future of Europe’s bakery sector

    Fedima has released its manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU decision-making cycle putting forward seven key recommendations for EU legislators to ensure that the European bakery sector is supported in its ambitions for sustainable growth, innovation and competitiveness. To support Europe’s bakery, confectionery and patisserie sector and the entire bread and pastry value chain, Fedima has…


  • Issues of dosing and filling bakery are ‘OVA’ with EPP

    European Process Plant (EPP) has become the exclusive distributor of dosing and filling technology specialist OVA Projects in the UK and Ireland. The Spanish manufacturer adds to EPP’s portfolio of automated solutions, enhancing options for depositing, injecting, and decorating, as well as offering complete turnkey solutions including sandwich and pizza topping lines. “OVA Projects is…


  • Sidel releases StarLite-R Still 100% rPET bottle for still products

    Using Sidel’s unique technology, a new bottle base StarLite-R Still ensures 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration, light-weighting, and high-speed production for water, juices, milk, and edible oil in sizes ranging from 0.25L to 2.5L. With mainstream food and beverage manufacturers seeking designs that range from simple, lightweight options to more aesthetic shapes with optimised weights,…


  • Navantia Wraps Up Harland & Wolff Acquisition

    Jan 30, 2025 (Credit: Navantia) Navantia UK, a subsidiary of Spanish shipbuilder Navantia, has completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff’s facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil and Arnish. Under Navantia UK’s management, all four facilities will benefit from extensive expertise in shipbuilding, fabrication and complex program management, supporting both a highly skilled workforce and robust…


  • Melt&Marble partners with Valio for next-gen food

    Melt&Marble tailor-made fat. Posted: 30 January 2025 Share this page Melt&Marble and Valio have entered into a strategic partnership to develop next-generation food products, using Melt&Marble’s precision fermentation technology and resulting in tailor-made fats for a variety of applications. With Melt&Marble contributing its proprietary designer fats, and Valio bringing its deep knowledge of formulation and…


  • High-precision sensors for automation and quality control of welding processes

    Maximum productivity and consistent quality are critical in automated welding processes. This requires robust, high-precision sensors that perform path planning, distance control and quality inspections, says Glenn Wedgbrow In automated welding processes such as spot welding, additive manufacturing procedures and robot welding, all process steps are clocked and carried out with the highest precision. This…