Process industries

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Endress+Hauser opens a cutting-edge facility in Nesselwang. The €17 million investment enhances development and production capabilities, focusing on sustainability and innovation. The carbon-neutral site, powered by geothermal and solar energy, adds 3,500 square meters for precision temperature instruments vital to the food and beverage industry.

The UK lacks a food resilience strategy, warns PTF. The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) has warned Parliament that the absence of a coordinated food resilience strategy leaves the UK vulnerable to escalating threats. PTF calls for urgent government action to safeguard the welfare of UK citizens amidst rising global and domestic challenges.

Burcon NutraScience leads the plant-based cheese innovation race. A study by the University of Guelph shows Burcon’s pea and sunflower proteins significantly outperform competitors in plant-based mozzarella. These proteins offer superior melt, stretch, and texture, heralding a new era for plant-based dairy alternatives.

Goodrays launches Re:Focus, a non-CBD functional beverage. The drink, designed to enhance focus and mental clarity, features lion’s mane, magnesium, and electrolytes. It offers a low-calorie, sugar-free option for consumers seeking cognitive support. Available in two flavours, Re:Focus is sold in major UK retailers and online.

SIG enables Seoul Dairy Cooperative to lead in recyclable packaging. Korea’s leading milk producer, Seoul Dairy Cooperative, has become the first to adopt aluminium-layer-free aseptic carton packs, recognised as recyclable under Korean regulations. This innovation marks a significant leap in sustainability, reducing carbon footprints and enhancing recyclability.

Mondelēz International partners with DS Smith to meet demand. The collaboration introduces 300,000 Cadbury Heroes paper tubs nationwide in October. This initiative marks a pivotal step for Cadbury in the UK, addressing consumer preferences for sustainable packaging and reducing virgin plastic use.