Process industries


  • AvantiGas breathes easy with Atlas Copco BAP+ Purifier

    AvantiGas has strengthened breathing air compliance at Suffolk refurbishment site. The LPG vessel refurbishment facility installed an Atlas Copco BAP+ purifier to stabilise air quality in its shot blast booth, delivering repeatable compliance with BS EN 12021 and improving assurance for operators wearing air-fed helmets.


  • UK dairy and red meat expand in North America

    UK dairy and red meat exports target North American growth. British artisanal cheeses and premium red meats are poised to meet increasing demand in the US, Canada, and Mexico. With the AHDB highlighting significant opportunities, these exports could see substantial growth, capitalising on evolving consumer preferences for high-quality products.


  • MM Packaging maintains high food and beverage standards with BRC certification

    MM Packaging Deeside has secured BRCGS certification for cartonboard packaging. The food and drink packaging specialist achieved an AA standard following its latest audit, reinforcing its compliance credentials and quality assurance commitments across regulated retail supply chains.


  • German farmers open to Asian farm machinery

    Most German farmers are reconsidering farm machinery brand loyalties now. A survey by MHP among 500 farmers found 80.7% would consider Asian manufacturers, with price discounts and nearby users driving switching intent.


  • UK dairy and red meat expand in North America

    Danish Crown announces major expansion in Denmark with new facility. The company will establish a deboning site in Vejen, creating 100 jobs and boosting Danish pork throughput. This move is driven by increased pig supplies and demand for pork products in Europe and Asia.


  • Xaar high-viscosity inkjet collaboration targets décor printing

    Xaar has accelerated décor inkjet development through a new collaboration. Working with Inkatronic, the project demonstrates how high-viscosity, water-based inks and the Aquinox printhead enable reliable, high-quality printing on porous wood substrates, reducing development time, energy use, and process complexity in decorative interior applications.


  • Amcor versatility takes centre stage at Paris Packaging Week

    Amcor will showcase new beauty and personal care packaging innovations. At Paris Packaging Week, the company will highlight rigid and flexible formats, including the Magic One recyclable airless dispenser, refillable sticks, and recycle-ready sachets, combining premium aesthetics with sustainability features such as PCR content, lightweighting, and refill systems.


  • UK dairy and red meat expand in North America

    Amberley Labels to unveil award-winning designs in Paris. The luxury division of the Coveris Group will present its acclaimed Aureus Vita Fibonacci Dry Gin label, winner of the UK Packaging Awards 2025, alongside its expanded packaging portfolio at Paris Packaging Week 2026, highlighting its technical prowess and market leadership.


  • Alfa Laval supports GA Petfoods’ fresh-meat production push

    Alfa Laval is supporting GA Petfoods’ advanced production processes for premium pet food. The partnership centres on heat transfer and separation technologies designed to maximise fresh meat inclusion, improve process efficiency, and enhance flavour and nutritional control in dry pet food manufacturing.


  • Xaar launches braille inkjet white paper at global events

    Xaar has launched a new white paper on braille printing. Presented at Labelexpo Asia and Packaging Europe’s Digital Print for Packaging Conference, the paper details how high-viscosity digital inkjet enables compliant, high-build braille and tactile embellishment at production speeds, supporting accessibility, regulation, and premium packaging requirements.