Process industries


  • Celebrate Sober October with Citizen Spritz

    Citizen Spritz is here to make Sober October easier and more enjoyable for those taking a break from alcohol. Whether you’re at home or on the go, their delicious spritzes offer the perfect alternative for those who want to socialise and unwind without the booze. Made with natural ingredients and a focus on sophisticated flavours,…


  • Majority of UK consumers willing to pay extra for food products that are water-efficient

    A new study from the British Standards Institution has shown that although the UK has made no progress on water security since 2023, there is high appetite from the public to act on the country’s growing water security crisis. Almost half of the country’s assessed in BSI’s Water Security Indicator, including the UK, made no…


  • Norway’s Offshore Project Costs on the Rise

    Energy firms Equinor, Aker BP and Vaar Energi have raised their crown-denominate cost estimates for major oil and gas development projects offshore Norway, the country’s government said on Monday. Equinor’s Johan Castberg project is now expected to cost 86 billion crowns ($8.08 billion), up from a nominal estimate of 80.3 billion seen one year ago,…


  • Food and beverage companies should start viewing sustainability as a means to achieve business growth

    Food and drink businesses must embrace sustainability as a strategy for commercial success to remain competitive. Data from True, powered by Open Energy Market who commissioned research on the decarbonisation strategy of food and drink businesses, indicates that businesses failing to do so risk losing lucrative contracts, tenders, and market share. The data has revealed…


  • ADM launches supportive solutions platform to meet growing demand for personalised nutrition

    ADM has unveiled a supportive solutions platform for users of GLP-1 and other anti-obesity medications (AOMs). Backed by proprietary consumer insights, along with scientific and market analysis, ADM’s solutions platform leverages the company’s extensive ingredient pantry and full-formula product development capabilities. These leading capabilities will help its customers address the emerging demand for tailored nutrition…


  • New UK brand pushes boundaries with flavoured spirits

    A collection of award-winning flavoured spirits, developed and crafted in the UK and used by some of the world’s best hotels, bars and restaurants is now available for people to use at home. Diistil is an on-demand distillery serving some of the UK’s finest venues, including One Aldwych, The London Peninsula Hotel, Experimental Cocktail Club,…


  • Salsicciamo revolutionises sausage production with linerless labelling

    Salsicciamo has improved its production process by transitioning to linerless labelling. The renowned artisan sausage maker recognised with multiple awards said the transition has streamlined business operations, offering increased flexibility, cost savings, faster labelling application speeds, and enhanced sustainability. Giuseppe Roberti, Salsicciamo’s, founder, said: “We have seen numerous improvements, the most significant being our transition from…


  • University of Edinburgh start-up develops ‘smart’ plastic that self-destructs when exposed to the ocean

    E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a pioneering plastic that can detect when it’s in the ocean and automatically break down without creating harmful microplastics — a breakthrough that addresses one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. The pioneering solution secured top prize in the SSE-sponsored Net Zero category at this year’s Converge Awards, an annual…


  • Alfa Laval introduces state-of-the-art sanitary heat exchanger

    Alfa Laval has unveiled its cutting-edge range of hygienic gasketed plate heat exchangers (GPHE) designed to enhance efficiency in food and beverage operations while maintaining high-level cleanliness requirements. In line with increased investment into the development of technologies, Alfa Laval has unveiled its new hygienic line, meticulously designed to enhance operational uptime and ensure compliance…


  • Oterra’s I-Colors Bold line meets growing consumer demand for vibrant, naturally-derived colours

    Oterra’s range of 10 I-Colors Bold milled powders enable manufacturers to achieve deeper, richer shades with lower dosages, enhancing product aesthetics and appeal. It is now possible to introduce a vivid red for snack applications that can compete with artificial colours for impact, but using sweet potato as a raw material. “The reduced particle size creates…