Process industries

Filtermist’s David Clarkson is highlighting key control measures for preventing flour dust explosions. Cited by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as one of the most common causes of occupational asthma, flour dust poses serious health risks for workers if uncontrolled. David Clarkson, Filtermist’s technical sales support lead, recently looked at the added danger of…

SGS has unveiled an extensive range of PFAS testing services and accreditations, providing the broadest scope of capabilities in this area. SGS’ suite of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing services provide precise, reliable testing to support stakeholders in meeting regulatory requirements and demonstrating product safety. This helps minimise PFAS contamination, protect public health, safeguard…

A food development company realised significant gains in usability and flexibility after upgrading its packaging line with Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). “The company’s previous line had been purchased from YPS some considerable time ago and has served them well, with extensive use,” explained YPS MD Glyn Johnson. “It had come time for the company to…

La Española, a leading olive brand, will launch Olimole, a guacamole made with olives that combines tradition and innovation by replacing the main ingredient of this Mexican classic, avocado, for another so deeply rooted in the gastronomy of our country on October 21. The new product, that gives a Mediterranean touch to guacamole, although maintaining…

Informa Markets and Ipack Ima S.r.l. have disclosed an agreement signed a few months ago to establish a brand-new strategic alliance. The deal aims to develop joint international promotion and step up cross-selling activities for their trade fair portfolios, including the Propak and Fispal platforms operated by Informa Markets and the trade fairs organised by…

EndFlex has launched its Boxxer wrap around case packer. The ATS Company, specialising in end-of-line packaging automation, said the state-of-the-art machine is designed to meet the evolving needs of the packaging industry. A wrap around case packer is a type of packaging machine that groups products together and then bundles them in a corrugated case.…

Döhler has announced a strategic partnership with Nukoko, the innovative company behind the world’s first cocoa-free ‘bean-to-bar’ chocolate. The global provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems, and integrated solutions, said the partnership will enable both companies to scale Nukoko’s fermentation process to an industrial level by 2025. Nukoko’s process transforms fava beans into a sustainable…

Interfood Technology is marking 25 years of supplying equipment and services to the UK and Ireland food industry and, despite inevitable changes and developments within the business, still relies on a commitment to service and support which has been the underpinning philosophy since its modest beginnings in 1999. James Sydenham and Mark Bishop co-founded Interfood,…

This autumn, Sormac will showcase its high-precision vegetable and fruit processing equipment at two major US trade shows. First, the company will demonstrate its cutting-edge machinery at the Global Produce and Floral Show in October, followed by a presence at Pack Expo in November. Centre stage on the Sormac stand at Global Produce will be…