Process industries


  • Technology accelerator programme opens for Scottish companies targeting offshore wind success

    Published:  24 July, 2024 Applications are now open for innovative companies based in Scotland to join the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s award-winning Launch Academy programme. Launch Academy is an industry-backed technology accelerator programme designed to support the commercialisation of new technologies that will enhance the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, enabling greater local content while supporting cost reduction. The prestigious Launch…


  • Interroll doubles down on self-generated and renewable energy

    Published:  24 July, 2024 Interroll, a global leader in material handling solutions, has announced it has doubled the use of self-generated energy and nearly tripled the percentage of both shares in renewable energy, and the consumption of renewable electrical power. New statistics from the company’s latest sustainability report reaffirm its commitment to Environmental, Social and…


  • Move to new factory increases Kentish Oil and Condiment’s production capacity

    Kentish Oils and Condiments move into a purpose-built, state-of-the art factory near Sandwich, Kent, is positioning the cold-pressed oil producer to grow with demand. The factory build comes after a period of substantial growth, having won two large new contracts with Cook, the award-winning frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Sittingbourne and Higgidy Pies, a…


  • British cherries win for taste, freshness and support for farmers

    Research from Driscoll’s has revealed 91% of Brits prefer British cherries, also valuing taste and freshness (89%) and supporting local farmers (76%). According to the berries’ seller, demand is increasing for several reasons including: Freshness and flavour: locally grown cherries, harvested at their peak, offer unmatched taste and nutritional value. They spend less time in…


  • Low growth limiting appeal of the food and drink to external investors

    The growth of the food and drink sector has been slow compared to other industries in recent years, according to Shaun Browne, a managing director and co-head of corporate finance, Europe, at Houlihan Lokey, who believes this is limiting its appeal to external investors. Recent data shows that investment in the F&B sector declined by…


  • Empire Energy and Largo Concrete Cement Offshore Wind Partnership

    Empire Energy’s Offshore Division, an offshore wind EPC firm, has partnered with Largo Concrete, a structural concrete contractor, to support the growth of offshore wind sector. The partnership will leverage Empire Energy Offshore’s project portfolio and deep industry knowledge alongside Largo’s concrete expertise to drive innovative solutions and sustainable infrastructure in the growing offshore wind…


  • Survey indicates perceived high cost as primary obstacle to sustainable packaging adoption

    Robert Taylor, sustainability director at UPM, and Adam Ryan, head of Pentawards, surveyed leading package designers to find out the barriers that limit the development of sustainable packaging. Posted: 23 July 2024 Share this page The high cost of using sustainable materials has often dissuaded designers from using sustainable materials for packaging, instead choosing cheaper…


  • Project Helix secures £491m to bolster the food and drink industry in Wales

    A Welsh Government backed project that offers Welsh food and drink companies technical and commercial support has delivered over £491m impact to the sector since its launch in 2016. Project Helix is delivered by the three food centres across Wales that make up Food Innovation Wales. The project offers a range of funded support in…


  • Popcorn Kitchen adds Chocolate Treasure to Christmas line-up

    Having tripled volumes year-on year it’s perhaps not surprising that Popcorn Kitchen’s Home Popping portfolio has becoming a leading light within the Popcorn Kitchen, only a year on from being launched. It also explains the enthusiasm with which Chocolate Treasure has been received as the very latest arrival to the business’s 2024 Christmas line-up. Gold…


  • Advanced boot scrubbers for enhanced food safety compliance

    The Meritech Boot Scrubbers are designed to ensure superior hygiene compliance in food processing and packaging environments, aligning with stringent standards set by GFSI, FDA, FSMA, USDA, and GMP. The boot scrubbers feature adjustable brush heights to accommodate a wide variety of footwear, ensuring thorough cleaning for every user. The system automatically maintains the necessary…