Process industries


  • Comprital offers three new vegan bases

    Comprital has introduced Pure Vegan, a line which includes three vegan bases, which are all clean label and naturally lactose-free. The ice cream and pastry ingredients maker is providing ice cream and pastry operators with a wider range of products to meet the growing demand of vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers. According to research by Renub…


  • Corona Cero launches Olympic & Paralympic Games partnership with limited-edition packs

    With the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 kicking off today, Corona Cero, the alcohol-free product of Corona, is offering limited edition packs to celebrate its partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Corona is offering an array of prizes through its scan-to-win mechanic, including a chance for shoppers to see the Men’s 200m Final or the…


  • GA Drilling Teams Up with Petrobras for Next-Gen Downhole Drilling Systems

    Jul 25, 2024 © xmentoys / Adobe Stock Slovakia-based drilling specialist GA Drilling has entered into a technical cooperation program with Brazil’s state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras to deliver more efficient deep drilling system. In cooperation with Cenpes, Petrobras’ research, development, and innovation center, the partnership aims to bring a next-generation downhole drilling system…


  • Strong performance in national markets at Nichols

    Nichols, the diversified drinks group, is reporting further progress in the first half of the year following positive trading in the UK. Andrew Milne, chief executive officer of Nichols, noted trading momentum in the UK packaged business reflected further market share gains in squash and carbonates, driven by increased marketing investment, growth from innovation, and…


  • PepsiCo’s £13m investment in Europe’s largest tortilla factory reduces environmental impact

    Factory floor at Coventry site, the home of Doritos. Posted: 25 July 2024 Share this page PepsiCo has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable production with a £13 million investment in its Coventry factory to reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations. The upgrade will help PepsiCo improve efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at…


  • SIG Midi 12 aseptic filling machine boosts efficiency and flexibility at dairy producer

    Sole-Mizo has partnered with SIG to install a state-of-the-art SIG Midi 12 aseptic filling machine to fill a wide range of Sole-Mizo dairy products in two SIG packaging formats: SIG MidiBloc and SIG MidiFit. This new cooperation will introduce the SIG MidiFit family pack to Hungarian consumers for the first time. Its shape and design…


  • The Compleat Food Group’s first ESG Report highlights commitment to sustainable food production

    The Compleat Food Group has published its first ever ESG Report highlighting the company’s key achievements including establishing a new approach to reduce emissions at a product level. This process involved carrying out a full life cycle analysis (LCA) – an analysis technique that identifies environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life…


  • Framptons introduces British-farmed oat drinks

    Framptons is presenting The Wessex Oat Company, a new range of British-farmed oat drinks now available for retailers looking to develop their plant-based beverages with recipes and blends that they might turn into own-label. Launching initially in the discount channel, the UK’s independent plant-based drinks company said The Wessex Oat Company offers retailers a “prime…


  • GoodMills Innovations invests millions in expanding capacity for plant-based ingredients

    Hamburg-based company invests millions in the construction of “Tower III” – thus expanding its capacity for plant-based ingredients. Posted: 24 July 2024 Share this page GoodMills Innovation is reinforcing its commitment to plant-based ingredients following the completion of a new production tower. With an multi-million investment, GoodMills Innovation aims to establish itself internationally as a…


  • Loryma offers wheat-based solutions for fat replication

    Loryma is supporting manufacturers with wheat-based solutions that imitate animal fats and replicate the originals in terms of texture and processing properties. The ingredients specialist has a range of heat-based stabilisers, starches and clean label compounds that enable manufacturers to create melt-in-the-mouth or stable, sliceable textures. They also improve the appearance and sensory properties of…