Process industries


  • Zotefoams’ sustainable alternative to beverage cartons wins award

    Beverage cartons produced from Zotefoams’ ReZorce barrier material have been named a winner in the Sustainability (Overall Concept) category of the highly regarded German Packaging Award. Announcing the decision, the judges described how packaging made of mono-material HDPE using a patented technology enables a layer to be created during extrusion. This provides barrier properties that…


  • Fonterra-Superbrewed collaboration meets global protein demand

    Left: uperbrewed Food Postbiotic Cultured Protein (Photo: Business Wire); bars made with Superbrewed Food Postbiotic Cultured Protein (Photo: Business Wire). Posted: 15 August 2024 Share this page The global dairy co-operative Fonterra and natural ingredient manufacturer Superbrewed Food have teamed up to boost sustainable food production. The partnership combines Superbrewed’s biomass protein platform with Fonterra’s…


  • Sector showing signs of recovery but government intervention required to unleash growth – FDF

    Food and drink businesses are bouncing back, and are preparing to invest, but Government action is needed to unlock full growth potential going forward. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published its Q2 State of Industry Report, which tracks business confidence and trends in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The new analysis reveals…


  • Sector showing signs of recovery but FDF urges government intervention to unleash growth

    Food and drink businesses are bouncing back, and are preparing to invest, but Government action is needed to unlock full growth potential going forward. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published its Q2 State of Industry Report, which tracks business confidence and trends in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The new analysis reveals…


  • Produce gluten-free and clean-label without compromise with Kröner-Stärke’s Sanostar

    Kröner-Stärke says food manufacturers can gain a competitive edge, or branch into or expand their free-from ranges with its Sandostar gluten-free wheat starch, which offers sensory and functional properties that create final products of very high quality. At a time when the strong demand for gluten-free products continues to grow across Europe, producing gluten-free products that…


  • Flyers adds cherry flavour to liquorice portfolio

    Flyers is adding a bespoke, zingy Cherry to its existing stable of Sour and Fruity Flavoured liquorice sticks. The cult liquorice pioneer, born way back in 1946, is picking upon on the meteoric growth of this childhood classic, which is enjoying unwavering generational appeal to liquorice lovers of all ages and more inquisitive sweet enthusiasts…


  • PPMA 2024: annual trade show is rapidly approaching

    Hall 5 at the NEC will once again be filled with excitement and anticipation, providing visitors to the annual PPMA Show with a perfect platform to network with well-known exhibitors and learn about their latest state-of-the-art technologies and solutions. For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and…


  • single-ended probe equipped with a 7m probe cable

    Tektronix, Inc. announces the launch of the TAP1500L, an active, single-ended probe equipped with a seven-metre probe cable.  A modification to the existing TAP1500 active single-ended probe, this new version features a cable that is 5.7 metres longer than the original. The TAP1500L addresses a critical need for engineers: the ability to perform automated tests…


  • Ravenwood’s latest update transforms Nobac 1500 labeller into game-changer

    Ravenwood Packaging is supplying its new labeller as a standalone unit with an integrated conveyor. This applicator, designed for high-speed modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in the meat, fish, and fresh produce industries, is capable of printing and applying both top and base labels, or applying labels solely to the base. The 1500 top and base…


  • PPMA 2024: Promtek returns after hit debut

    With digitalisation a key theme at PPMA, the automation specialist Promtek will be returning to the show this September, showcasing its cloud-based process control solutions for intelligent weighment management, recipe handling and production monitoring. At stand E32, PPMA Show (24-26 September 2024, NEC Birmingham), following the success of last year’s debut at the show, the…