Process industries

Aberystwyth University research will benefit from being part of $30 million Bezos Earth Fund grant to make global food systems more environmentally friendly, in a global project led by Imperial College London. Funding for the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein will help develop alternative food products that are economically and environmentally friendly as well as nutritious,…

The UK Flour Millers has started releasing videos on its social media channels that highlight the importance of the flour milling industry. The videos also feature the dedicated employees who have diverse careers within the sector. The trade organisation that represents the flour milling industry, UK Flour Millers collates and shares the collective view and…

Scotland’s leading butcher brand, Simon Howie, is gearing up for its busiest summer ever, with retailer orders for BBQ products increasing by 30% for summer 2024. Stronger than expected retailer demand means that Simon Howie is forecasting record sales of three million burgers and one million jumbo sausages. In 2023, BBQ volume sales grew by…

Raffinerie Tirlemontoise, a beet sugar producer, Beneo, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, and Puratos, a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, have joined forces to launch an ambitious initiative supporting Belgian farmers. The Climate Farming Project will help farmers implement more sustainable farming practices and promote regenerative agricultural principles that contribute to…

As travellers embark on their journeys across airports this summer, they will have the opportunity to explore the new travel retail-exclusive Nestlé Sustainably Sourced chocolate range. This new brand reflects Nestlé’s long-standing heritage in chocolate making and the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance. Consumers…

The nutritionally enriched milk drink brand, Nurishment, is launching in two new fusion flavours, which will be stocked in Tesco stores across the UK from 8 July. Nurishment, which is currently available in four original flavours of strawberry, vanilla, chocolate and banana, is taking inspiration from popular food and drink trends and is bringing out…

Cornish New potatoes have officially landed in Tesco stores across the UK thanks to potato supplier, Branston works closely with Cornish farmers to ensure the supermarket’s customers look to support sustainable and local farming practices. These seasonal spuds are only available for a short period from June-early August and are harvested and delivered for maximum…