Process industries


  • Fruit Logistica 2025: groundbreaking systems for high-quality fruit products

    Provisur Barracuda and STS2000 Posted: 9 January 2025 Share this page Provisur will present a range of machines at Fruit Logistica, the global fresh fruit trade show taking place from 5-7 February 2025, in Berlin, Germany. The Provisur booth will highlight the company’s modular production systems for fruit compote, mash and juice, showcasing refiners such…


  • European project investigates microbial fermentation to enhance plant-based dairy

    The official kick-off meeting of the project at the Fundació Alícia in Mont Sant Benet, Barcelona, ​​Spain. Posted: 9 January 2025 Share this page A new European project called Delicious has started with the goal of helping more people switch to plant-based dairy products. Delicious proposes a novel production technology to create affordable, tasty and…


  • Gnaw expands selection of hot drinks with Mocha Melts

    Norfolk’s artisanal chocolate maker, Gnaw Chocolate, is introducing a new product called Mocha Melts. These are big cubes with a soft gooey centre that can turn a regular homemade coffee into a fancy mocha treat. Although coffee has resolutely established itself as the nation’s hot beverage of choice it’s now facing resistance from nostalgic, feel-good…


  • Advanced digester feed system maximises gas yield and efficiency through enhanced feedstock processing

    Vogelsang USA’s PreMix advanced digester feed system targets the biogas sector. At the heart of PreMix is its 4-in-1 functionality, which combines separation, mashing, preparation, and pumping into a single compact unit. This integrated system ensures that feedstocks, such as liquid manure and biomass, are processed into a homogeneous suspension before entering the digester. The…


  • Exports drive growth for Italian packaging sector

    Preliminary figures compiled by the Mecs – Ucima Research Centre reveal 3.5% sales growth for the Italian packaging technology sector. According to the body, the Italian packaging technology sector is set to close 2024 with impressive results, indicating a total turnover of €9.5 billion, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 2023. This achievement represents the…


  • Admix Europe APS appoints Jonas Öberg as MD

    Admix Inc has named Jonas Öberg as the new leader of its European office in Fredensborg, Denmark. The company, that specialises in mixing and blending various materials, said Mr Öberg, a native of Sweden, brings a wealth of international industrial experience, having lived and worked in multiple countries throughout his distinguished career. Currently residing in the Boston area of…


  • Hydrosol’s mixed fat cream offers economical and functional advantages

    Hydrosol has added a new stabilising system to its portfolio to meet food manufacturers turning to cost-effective solutions that still offer high product quality and eating enjoyment as restrained consumer behaviour continues in the food market. The stabilising system supplier said, by way of example, that in Great Britain over half of people invest time…


  • What is the future of supply chain in 2025?

    Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency and intensity has the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains. So, what can companies do to prepare for 2025 and beyond? Adrian Wood, reports According to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, adaption happens…


  • Geia Food acquires Lupa Foods to unlock growth and innovation

    Left to right: Manish Mandavia, CEO of Lupa Foods and Claus Ravnsbo, Group CEO of Geia Food. Posted: 8 January 2025 Share this page Geia Food has acquired Lupa Foods in a move that will help the Nordic food group provide more value to customers by offering more products, improving relationships with suppliers and using…


  • Squeaky Bean introduces two new plant-based firsts

    Squeaky Bean well-known for its popular meat alternatives is introducing two market firsts with the ready-to-eat Tofu Slices and a Super Grain & Vegetable Burger made with fermented rye. Landing in store for Veganuary, the launches are in response to recent consumer demand for healthier, cleaner label plant-based foods. Squeaky Bean’s Ready to Eat Red…