Process industries


  • Welsh scientists conducting insect-based food taste tests

    Welsh scientists are testing how people react to eating food containing insects as part of research into greener protein. Insects are a common feature of people’s everyday diets in countries around the world, such as Mexico, China and Ghana. They offer a more environmentally-friendly source of protein than many other food stuffs, and could help…


  • How data can improve maintenance engineering

    Across process applications, maintenance teams are in a constant battle to maintain operational productivity and minimise downtime. Although maintenance team resources are often stretched, implementing data-driven diagnostics can enhance their capabilities. This approach can minimise the potential of maintenance challenges developing long-term, as well as increasing the speed of response to emergency situations. The good…


  • Atlas Copco is expanding its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) range with the launch of the new ZBP 120-120 and ZBP 150-150 models. The innovative system, which delivers the highest power with capacity of up to 150kWh in a portable model, is built on Atlas Copco’s lithium-ion battery technology so operators in noise-sensitive environments such as…


  • DASH Water takes a stand sweeteners

    DASH Water has taken a stand in its latest stunt, designed to call out the not-so-sweet truth about sweeteners. The bold billboard, which sees a DASH advert cheekily covering what looks suspiciously like a certain fizzy drink giant’s ad, calls out the use of artificial sweeteners with a simple message and DASH’s new tagline: ‘Finally,…


  • DASH Water takes a stand against sweeteners

    DASH Water has taken a stand in its latest stunt, designed to call out the not-so-sweet truth about sweeteners. The bold billboard, which sees a DASH advert cheekily covering what looks suspiciously like a certain fizzy drink giant’s ad, calls out the use of artificial sweeteners with a simple message and DASH’s new tagline: ‘Finally,…


  • Dubag acquires Ampack and Osgood Industries

    Dubag Group has acquired the liquid food filling business of Ampack and Osgood Industries from the Syntegon Group. Ampack, based in Koenigsbrunn (Germany), and Osgood, based in Oldsmar (USA), are leading technology providers for the filling of liquid and viscous food products into preformed cups and bottles. In the future, both companies will operate under…


  • AM Labels adds new Epson ColorWorks C8000 industrial colour label printer

    AM Labels has added the new Epson ColorWorks C8000 industrial colour label printer to its portfolio. AM Labels boasts a high install base and is therefore well placed to offer guidance and support to customers on the new model. The Epson C8000 offers enhanced print quality, which allows for the production of vibrant, high gloss…


  • New Great Taste Award-winning Honey Jerk Seasoning lands in Tesco & Sainsbury’s

    Grace Foods UK, leading Caribbean food and drink producer, has launched a new product – the first of its kind that is available to buy in major supermarkets. Grace Jamaican Honey Jerk Seasoning combines sweet and spicy ingredients to create a mild seasoning that will help to reach a wider audience, particularly families who are…


  • Dawn launches ’70s classic dessert flavour frosting

    Dawn Foods UK and Ireland has launched a dessert-flavour-inspired ready-to-use Black Forest Frosting, continuing its strategy to help bakers turn the “ordinary into extraordinary” with limited edition bakery ingredients. Positioned for retro hybrid sweet bakes, currently one of the biggest trends in bakery, the new Black Forest Frosting follows Dawn’s other dessert inspired ingredient –…


  • Key Technology introduces Compass optical sorter for IQF products

    Key Technology has introduced a Compass optical sorter for individually quick frozen (IQF) products such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry and meat. Compass sorters identify and remove foreign material (FM) and product defects to protect food safety and final product quality. With simplified operation, cleaning and maintenance, Compass’s optical sorter offers a quick return on…