Process industries

SME food manufacturers saw their revenue drop by 6% in the first quarter of the year, according to new figures. The figures were uncovered in the latest Manufacturers’ Health Index, an assessment of SME manufacturers in the UK. It is compiled quarterly by inventory management software brand Unleashed, based on data from every purchase, sale and stock movement made…

The recent Future of Fish event in London brought together 100 food founders, chefs, innovators, and campaigners to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the fishing industry and the evidence of positive progress. Hosted by Mission Kitchen as part of its Tomorrow’s Table series, which looks at the future of food and its impact on…

Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK has significantly expanded its food and water testing capabilities in Scotland, extending its industry-leading services to those in the region and beyond. Following a large-scale refurbishment of Linlithgow-based Express Micro Science – an analytical testing company with expertise across water, chemistry, agriculture, and food microbiology – Eurofins is extending…

A recent study indicates that Beneo’s Palatinose ingredient can stimulate the release of GLP-1, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, in overweight adult participants. The study, led by Professor Andreas Pfeiffer (Zhang et al.), demonstrates that intake of the naturally sourced, smart carbohydrate Palatinose stimulates the release of beneficial gut hormones including GLP-1 in…

Multi-award winning, free-range egg producer St. Ewe Free Range Eggs, has announced a bold and vibrant brand refresh. Alongside exciting new visual updates to its category disrupting fully-recyclable paper cartons, St. Ewe has now also launched a convenient 10 pack in Tesco. News of the refresh comes following a successful year for the brand, which…

Puratos has opened a hub dedicated to celebrating the art, science and potential of sourdough, the Sourdough Institute:. Through a combination of masterclasses, online events, its one-of-a-kind Sourdough Library and ground-breaking research, the Institute in Sankt Vith, Belgium, aims to “protect, research and inspire” the legacy of the popular ingredient on a global scale. The…

Food and beverage companies must find technical ways to maximise the impact of plant-based actives and make them more attractive to consumers. This is the view of scientists at R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation who has been exploring ways to overcome challenges surrounding the effective use of non-nutritive plant-based active ingredients also called phytochemicals. More than…

Food manufacturers pursuing digital transformation have been celebrated at the launch of the Made Smarter Adoption Awards. The Awards champion manufacturing and engineering companies who have committed to adopting technology and skills to digitalise, decarbonise and drive growth. Regional winners from adoption programmes in the North West, North East, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber have now…