Process industries
-
Unilever to divest Graze to streamline global portfolio strategy. The sale of Graze to Katjes International and Candy Kittens Group, expected by mid-2026, aligns with Unilever’s focus on core global categories. This move underscores a strategic shift, prioritising condiments, cooking aids, and Unilever Food Solutions.
-
Sunshine Punch Orange Cream Liqueur arrives in the UK. The launch targets the growing ready-to-serve drinks market with its unique rum, cream, and citrus blend. Aimed at 25 to 40-year-olds, the product promises to invigorate social gatherings with its modern flavour profile and distinctive packaging.
-
CleanStream recycling technology gains major recognition across two industry awards. Amcor’s advanced PP recycling process has been celebrated at the Plastics Industry Awards and the mrw National Recycling Awards, underscoring its ability to deliver high-purity PCR material at scale. The accolades arrive as brands face tighter recycled-content and packaging-impact regulation.
-
Emmi Group acquires UK’s English Cheesecake Company to expand. The Emmi Group, a major player in the global dairy industry, has acquired The English Cheesecake Company, a renowned UK brand known for its premium cheesecakes. This acquisition aims to enhance Emmi’s dessert offerings and solidify its position as a leader in the category.
-
Seven apprentices have joined MM Packaging Deeside. The company’s latest intake spans manufacturing, purchasing, design, and origination, backed by a three-year BPIF-supported programme that combines NVQ training with safety qualifications. MM Packaging says the apprentices are already contributing to operations as demand for fibre-based packaging grows.
-
EU waste gas regulations mandate continuous monitoring by 2026. Industrial operators must install measurement systems to comply with new EU environmental laws. Non-compliance could lead to significant penalties, including operational shutdowns and fines reaching up to 3% of annual turnover. Companies should act promptly to mitigate these risks.
-
UK Government expands sugar tax to include more beverages. I.T.S. advises manufacturers to adopt natural flavour solutions, enabling clean-label, lower-sugar drinks without compromising taste. This strategic shift aims to address the impending sugar tax, set for January 2028, by reducing added sugar while maintaining consumer appeal.
-
Decathlon shifts to recycled PP stick formats using Amcor technology. The 25 ml applicator uses 87% rPP from CleanStream, cutting CO₂ by 17% and delivering a mono-material, recycle-ready solution for contact-sensitive skincare. Decathlon will deploy the pack across its anti-chafing and SPF50+ sports ranges.
-
Apex Dynamics wins Motec partnership with ATEX-certified gearboxes. The collaboration sees Apex Dynamics’ precision planetary gearboxes integrated into Motec’s dosing pump drive assemblies, enhancing global distribution. Motec values the extensive ATEX certification, reliability, and ease of installation, ensuring compliance and performance in diverse industrial settings.
-
Corplex has secured the Circular Economy Initiative award. The company was recognised for its closed-loop recycling system for OOH media, built around a new 22,000 sq ft deinking facility. The process returns printed Correx boards for shredding, washing, and re-extrusion into new sheets containing up to 70% recycled content.
© 2b Publishing 2026.