Process industries
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Cold Chain Technologies is urging pharma companies to plan for climate extremes. Rising global temperatures, extreme cold, and severe weather disruptions are increasing risks to temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, with robust thermal packaging and real-time monitoring now critical to maintaining product integrity across complex, multi-leg supply chains.
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Amcor will present its expanded packaging portfolio at Empack 2026. Exhibiting rigid and flexible formats side by side, the company will highlight recycled materials, lightweighting, and refill-ready systems designed to help brands meet sustainability targets while maintaining performance, protection, and regulatory compliance.
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USDA launches online portal for foreign farmland reporting. The new system aims to enhance transparency and compliance under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act. The transition from paper forms to a digital platform seeks to streamline processes and bolster enforcement efforts amid heightened scrutiny of foreign agricultural land holdings.
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Consumers lack awareness of bread ingredients, research reveals. Biona’s Rye January campaign highlights a significant knowledge gap, with 73% unable to identify common additives. The movement encourages simplicity in baking, emphasising rye and fermentation as healthier alternatives. Ingredient literacy is becoming crucial in purchase decisions, impacting product development strategies.
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Prism eLogistics urges brands to review packaging before EPR deadlines. With RAM 1 classifications set to drive sharply higher fees for red-rated materials, the logistics specialist is advising businesses to act now, warning that missing data defaults to red and that reclassification timelines remain uncertain.
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Marine sector platforms require efficient, reliable hot water circulation. North Ridge Pumps recently upgraded an offshore platform’s aging boiler system, replacing outdated pumps with advanced XCP models. These pumps, designed for high-temperature environments, improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure long-term operational reliability for marine applications.
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UK food inflation reaches 4.5% in December 2025. The rise from November’s 4.2% signals challenges for manufacturers facing rising production costs and weak consumer confidence. December saw food and beverage prices increase by 0.8%, driven by significant hikes in beef, chocolate, and milk, despite some commodity price drops.
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Autopack will showcase automated and semi-automated packaging machinery at Birmingham NEC. The independent integrator will exhibit five machines at Packaging Innovations and Empack 2026, highlighting flexible sealing, weighing, filling, and depositor systems designed to support a wide range of products, packaging formats, and production scales.
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Sappi unveils extensive portfolio of heat-sealable functional papers. The new “Seal” family offers a fibre-based alternative to plastic, catering to converters and brand owners. This development aligns with EU regulations, providing recyclable solutions across various weights and finishes, without compromising production efficiency or appeal.
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Nulogy will showcase its full Manufacturing Operating System at Packaging Innovations. At the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 February, the company will present its Shop Floor, Smart Factory, and Quality & Compliance platforms, alongside panel discussions on software’s role in modern contract packing.
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