Process industries


  • A Hydrogen Balancing Act in Offshore Energy

    The intermittency of offshore wind power is both a challenge and an opportunity for green hydrogen production.   There will be a new generation of platforms taking up space in offshore wind farms as hydrogen production is used to help balance power supply and demand. Green hydrogen could be produced at off-grid windfarms but, if…


  • “World’s Most Powerful Floating Wind Turbine” Sets Sail

    OceanX, which is reported by its developer MingYang Group to be the world’s largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China, a 191-nautical-mile, 50-hour tow. This floating wind turbine platform is arranged in a ‘V’ shape and carries two…


  • Researchers make significant progress toward bringing gene-edited cereal crops to farms

    Trial plots of a precision-bred wheat variety, which could lead to a ‘greener’ farming system have now been harvested, marking the start of a ground-breaking new project. Probity – A Platform to Rate Organisms Bred for Improved Traits and Yield – brings farmers, scientists and food manufacturers together to trial the production and processing of…


  • IFF will create nutrient dense products for nutrition-conscious consumers

    Manufacturers can now tap into a world of exciting possibilities with health and weight management through IFF’s range of solutions to support consumers striving to achieve and maintain a healthier weight. With new research indicating a rapidly evolving health and weight management landscape, IFF is now partnering with experts in nutrition, metabolic health, and obesity…


  • First ever AI for Food Global Summit explores transformative potential of artificial intelligence

    The inaugural AI for Food Global Summit, held on August 14-15, 2024, at The Edelman Test Kitchen in Chicago, marked a watershed moment in the food and beverage industry’s technological evolution. This ground-breaking event brought together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across the entire food ecosystem. The…


  • Proper Snacks introduces trio of savoury flavours

    Proper Snacks is looking to shake up the popcorn category by launching a new range of savoury popcorn with three new flavours. The brand says it is “bringing new life” to the traditionally sweet popcorn category through a flavour-intense savoury range on a moreish, light base. First up is Tangy Chilli bringing chilli heat and…


  • Ultra-High Pressure Oil Wells Could Unleash another 2B Barrels from GOM

    Aug 18, 2024 Copyright DP-STUDIO/AdobeSto U.S. energy firms last week cut oil and natural gas rigs for the second time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by two to 586 in the…


  • drinktec 2025: beverage and liquid food industry to meet in Munich

    International visitors will once again be given a 360° view of the industry’s future prospects at drinktec 2025, which will offer a complete portfolio of products and services ranging from raw materials and ingredients for all beverage sectors to process technology, filling and packaging technology and all related logistics topics. Many exhibitors are already in…


  • Exciting opportunities to enhance nutritional value of convenience foods

    Value is no longer solely determined by price in the convenience sector, according to a report from Tate & Lyle, Enhanced Eating; A healthier future for convenience foods. Exploring the trend – Enhanced Eating – which outlines opportunities for manufacturers looking to boost the nutritional profile of convenience foods, industry researchers also identified high-quality, healthier…


  • PPMA 2024: YPS displays whole range of packaging solutions

    Shrink wrapping, ecommerce bagging and packaging materials will all be represented at the Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) stand at this year’s PPMA Show. Stand E20 will be displaying two very different shrink-wrapping machine options. Both achieve impressive production speeds resulting in high throughput. For display applications, an automatic l-sealer will be presented, which produces glossy,…