Process industries


  • Greenvale unveils a new brand in transition towards sustainable potato production

    Greenvale has unveiled a new image as it sets out its agenda for the future of sustainable potato production. As part of the rebrand, Greenvale, formerly Greenvale AP, modernised its visual identity to reflect its roots within the fresh produce sector and signal a change as it embarks on its next chapter. David Rankin, MD…


  • Mmmake Your Mark invites industry to celebrate career journeys

    A government-endorsed campaign that aims to showcase the sector as a “dynamic and vibrant place to work” is encouraging food and drink industry professionals to share their career stories on LinkedIn — and celebrate our industry and inspire the next generation. Convened by insight and impact organisation, IGD, on behalf of the Food and Drink…


  • Cîroc expands presence in RTD category

    Cîroc, Diageo’s super-premium vodka brand, is expanding its presence in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the launch of a brand-new Cîroc Red Berry Sparkling Vodka Drink (5% ABV), following the successful launch of Cîroc Summer Citrus (5% ABV) and Cîroc Tropical Passion (5% ABV) earlier this year. This latest release brings Cîroc’s top performing flavoured…


  • High performance brake allowsmultitude of torque values to be generated using the same basic brake architecture

    Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the crane and winch markets can now benefit from a highly modular electromagnetic spring applied HPB motor brake. from Stromag.  As safety requirements in the sector become ever more complex, the future orientated capabilities of the HPB place it at the forefront of motor brake innovation. Offered in eight different…


  • Archer to Support TotalEnergies’ Culzean Floating Wind Project

    Aug 29, 2024 (Image: TotalEnergies) Archer Wind, Archer’s floating offshore wind solutions provider, has been awarded its first contract by TotalEnergies for delivery of the floating wind foundation for the Culzean Wind Pilot. The Culzean Wind Pilot will be connected to the Culzean platform, an offshore oil and gas facility 230 kilometers off the East…


  • PPMA 2024: Tsubaki long life roller chains on display

    Tsubaki is presenting its range of long life, durable chains for the packaging industry at the PPMA Show, Birmingham, 24-26 September 2024. Tsubaki will show its gripper chains for form, fill, and vacuum seal wrapping applications, as well as specialist chains for long-life when lubrication cannot be applied, and corrosive environments. Tsubaki will be located…


  • University of Leeds will lead a new £38m centre creating sustainable proteins

    A £38m centre dedicated to developing “acceptable” and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds. The UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK have announced £15m funding over the next five years for a National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), with the remainder…


  • Branston hires new GM as part of growth plans

    Branston has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its ambitious growth plans. Tanya Leonard joins the potato supplier’s team with more than 20 years of experience in fresh produce, having taken on her first management role in sports and leisure at the age of 17. After gaining experience in…


  • Tetra Pak and ESS Innovation Day fosters collaboration between institutions and industry on sustainable packaging 

    Helmut Schober, Director General ESS, Joakim Tuvesson, Vice President Materials & Package Tetra Pak, and Mene Pangalos, ESS High Level Industrial Forum. Posted: 29 August 2024 Share this page Tetra Pak hosted an Innovation Day, bringing together academics from universities and research managers from leading companies, to discuss how the food packaging and processing industry…


  • Squeaky Bean launches Crispy Bacon Style Strips

    Squeaky Bean is broadening its line-up with the launch of its Crispy Bacon Style Strips, the first plant-based ready to eat bacon to be available in a major retailer. With an authentic sweet and salty taste and satisfying crispy texture, the ready to eat Crispy Bacon Style Strips are a market first that flawlessly replicates…