Process industries


  • First edition of the World Food Security Summit to showcase solutions to end hunger

    Abu Dhabi will host the World Food Security Summit for the first time at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 26 and 27 November. The summit, which is part of the activities of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week (ADAFSW), seeks to attract a range of experts and decision-makers to discuss innovative solutions for…


  • pladis diversifies portfolio with The Cocoa One

    Snacking giant, pladis, is expanding appeal for Britain’s biggest biscuit brand with a  flavonewur of its classic McVitie’s Rich Tea. A tasty new take on the tea break favourite, McVitie’s Rich Tea ‘The Cocoa One’ features a deliciously dunkable crisp cocoa biscuit that falls under the government’s HFSS threshold. It aims to follow in the…


  • Ramboll to Design Foundations for 945MW German Offshore Wind Farm

    Jul 8, 2024 (Credit: Siemens Gamesa) Danish engineering group Ramboll has secured a foundation design contract for Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Ramboll’s scope of work includes developing the basic and detailed design of 63 monopile foundations that will support the 15 MW class turbines of Skyborn Renewables’ offshore wind project.…


  • Increasing levels of ambient light

    Pfannenberg announces the new BR50 Series Stacklight. The BR50 is the brightest stacklight available, which outshines previous Pfannenberg LEDs by 10,000 percent. The new BR50 Series Stacklight features an online configuration tool that make it easier to design a simple stack light and provide a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and the resulting bill of…


  • Ravenwood’s VXR Seal Contamination Detection System protects brand against recalls

    Ravenwood has developed innovative seal detection software for its VXR vision pack inspection system. This technology guarantees 100% accuracy, and protects brand owners from financial loss, product recalls, and hefty fines. The new detection software is available to existing VXR customers and can also be ordered as an optional feature on new machines. With the…


  • Survey reveals lowest cereals and oilseed rape area in more than 20 years

    AHDB’s latest Planting and Variety Survey, conducted from 15 April to 14 June 2024, shows a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape (OSR) planted in Great Britain (GB) this year – down by five per cent in 2024 to the lowest level for over two decades. A modest rise in the barley (six per…


  • Trade bodies welcome new PM but urge focus on industry challenges

    Trade bodies have welcomed the arrival of a new Prime Minister with optimism but have warned Keir Starmer and his newly appointed government that there’s plenty to do to keep the industry productive. Karen Betts, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation issued congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer MP and Labour on the decisive…


  • Purity Soft Drinks makes Juice Burst packaging 100% recyclable

    Purity Soft Drinks, makers of fruit juice and juice drink brands Juice Burst and firefly, is introducing attached caps across its entire Juice Burst range, making the packaging 100% recyclable from July 2024. The introduction of attached caps across all Juice Burst SKUs will make it easier for consumers to recycle the products more effectively,…


  • Little’s delivers convenience and flavour for mocha lovers

    Devon-based family business, Little’s, is turning up the flavour and cranking up the quality of instant, pod, and ground coffee. Rebelling against the definition of ‘proper coffee’, Little’s delivers quality, convenience and taste that doesn’t cost the earth. Summer 2024 sees the challenger brand create a new Chocolate Coffee Pod Variety Pack, launching to the…


  • Manual process valves range expanded

    Fluid control in hygienic applications relies on process valves to deliver precision and reliability, ensuring a consistent and high-quality end-product. Among the myriad of equipment, the manual control valve is often overlooked.  Although less frequently used than their automated counterparts, manual control valves are essential in many applications and Bürkert’s range has recently been updated…