Process industries
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A new method to extract valuable bio-based chemicals from whisky distillery waste streams could transform manufacturing and have potential applications in sectors including food and drink. The extraction of chemicals is forecast to be worth up to £90m in global chemical manufacturing markets. Scientists from Ripcell, a chemical manufacturing business, are working with researchers from…
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St Michel is putting a spin on a classic dish with Choco Burger, a delightful soft cake made of two slices of airy biscuits filled with chocolate mousse. To celebrate National Burger Day, on the 22nd August, the fun treats can be presented to kids, allowing parents to get creative in the kitchen and decorate…
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Electronic controls for dairy parlours demand protection from water and dust ingress, impact as well as corrosion. Spelsberg’s industrial enclosure design, based on high strength, lightweight polycarbonate thermoplastic, provides Davlec with the protection the company needs. Supplying farms around the UK via distributors, rapid and reliable stock availability is also crucial for the company. A…
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Alcoholic beer production in the EU decreased by 5% (-1.7bn litres), according to Eurostat. When it comes to non-alcoholic beer there was an increase of 13.5% compared with 2022 (+0.2bn litres). In 2023, EU countries produced 32.5bn litres of beer containing alcohol and 1.8bn litres of beer with less than 0.5% alcohol or with no…
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The Science Based Target’s initiative (SBTi) has approved Bakkavor Group’s suite of net-zero science-based targets. The announcement follows the group reporting an operational emissions reduction of 23.2% in just two years, a significant achievement given that sale volumes have increased over the same period. The targets cover all scopes including near-term, long-term and FLAG targets,…
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The Science Based Target’s initiative (SBTi) has approved Bakkavor Group’s suite of net-zero science-based targets. The announcement follows the group reporting an operational emissions reduction of 23.2% in just two years, a significant achievement given that sale volumes have increased over the same period. The targets cover all scopes including near-term, long-term and FLAG targets,…
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Ingredion has added its first functional native, clean label gelling starch to its clean label product pipeline with the introduction of Novation Indulge 2940. The minimally processed, functional native corn starch provides “unique gelling and film-forming properties”, making it highly suitable for dairy and alternative dairy cheese and batters and breadings as well as delivering…
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Ingredion has added its first functional native, clean label gelling starch to its clean label product pipeline with the introduction of Novation Indulge 2940. The minimally processed, functional native corn starch provides “unique gelling and film-forming properties”, making it highly suitable for dairy and alternative dairy cheese and batters and breadings as well as delivering…
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Frozen food distributor Central Foods has introduced a new vegan and gluten-free sausage to its free-from range for the food service sector. The KaterVeg! vegan and gluten-free VG sausage is made to the same recipe as the KaterVeg! vegan meatballs which are one of the most popular products supplied by Central Foods. Made from soya,…
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Freixenet has announced a new duo of French sparkling wines. After successfully revitalising the prosecco segment globally, Freixenet now channels its 150 years of winemaking experience to France, in a venture that it says is “poised to enchant a new generation of celebrators”. Freixenet Brut Royal and Rosé Royal are being presented in strikingly elegant…
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