Process industries


  • Domino launches bottle closure printing station for labelless water bottles

    Domino has launched a  new range of high-speed product handling and printing solutions designed to support beverage manufacturers’ move away from labels on bottles for environmental and legislative reasons. Domino’s range of Bottle Closure Printing Stations has been developed to print variable data and machine-readable codes, including QR codes, onto HDPE bottle caps and closures.…


  • GNT expands into fermentation to increase innovation and sustainability

    GNT is working to develop new plant-based, sustainable Exberry colour solutions for food and drink using fermentation technologies. According to GNT, producing colours through fermentation allows for improved functionality as well as highly efficient and sustainable year-round production. Once the raw materials have been cultivated, they can be scaled up in larger bioreactors for industrial…


  • Ceralto UK acquires Hill Biscuits

    LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has exited its investment in Hill Biscuits to Cerealto UK, a portfolio company of Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Afendis Capital Management, following a successful long-term partnership. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed. Hill Biscuits was founded in 1855 by Sarah…


  • Unlocking the potential of CHP and digitalisation

    Published:  31 July, 2024 The integration of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems with digitalisation in the UK presents a transformative opportunity to boost energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. This synergy not only aligns with national climate goals but also enhances operational performance, offering substantial benefits for industrial and commercial sectors. PWE reports The integration…


  • New city centre base

    New city centre base

    Published:  31 July, 2024 North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP) a leading UK independent midstream operator, has announced it has signed a lease for Aberdeen’s prestigious Marischal Square development. The company says it has relocated into the city centre from Balmoral business park where it will be closer to customers and stakeholders, signalling NSMP’s long-term commitment to…


  • Twinings launches refreshing new range of Fruit Coolers

    Twinings is unveiling a vibrant new range of Fruit Coolers, launching in two flavours – Peach and Tropical. Harnessing 300 years of innovation and expertise at Twinings, the new Fruit Cooler range – specially crafted to be brewed hot and enjoyed chilled – provides a new way to enjoy Twinings’ infusions, offering delicious, caffeine-free summer…


  • Lack of AI focus putting UK firms at a competitive disadvantage

    Despite the UK wasting approximately 9.5mn tonnes of food every year, the food and farming sector has placed 3rd out of 7 sectors for its AI-maturity, new data from government partner BSI reveals. Beating retail, built environment, healthcare and mobility. The study reveals that Chinese and Indian businesses are set to leave their UK counterparts…


  • Almonds shaping European consumer choices

    Almonds are emerging as a key ingredient to meet the demands of European consumers who are prioritising health and wellbeing. A new report from Innova Market Insights (EU Health Trends Report, released April 2024) reveals that, aside from basic needs, European consumers spend the most on health and wellbeing. This focus has driven attention towards…


  • Berrymakers goes direct to consumer

    Berrymakers has launched officially a direct to consumer offering, taking the best tasting and sustainably grown British berries straight to consumers’ front doors. With berry sales continuing to soar,  Berrymakers says it is “here to make buying British berries easier than ever”. Available to purchase via the Berrymakers website www.berrymakers.co.uk all berries can be delivered…


  • Vision UK integrates into Automation UK for 2025 show

    Following the overwhelming success of this year’s Automation UK, the show organisers, Automate UK  have announced that next year’s event will be significantly bigger than before. The  previously co-located Machine Vision Conference (MVC), now known as Vision UK, will be fully integrated into Automation UK upon its return to the CBS Arena in Coventry between…