Process industries


  • Turbocompressors for smaller treatment works

    Aeration in both municipal and industrial wastewater treatment is crucial to removing organic contaminants. Found at the heart of this process, noisy blowers have traditionally been the source of significant operational costs. With the launch of the HST 10, smaller sewage plants processing less than 10,000 m3/day (40,000 population equivalent) can take advantage of the…


  • Suedpack Kamakshi awarded the BRCGS recommended ‘A’ Grade Certification

    Suedpack Kamakshi, the Indian arm of the renowned German packaging leader Suedpack, has received the coveted BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards) recommended ‘A’ Grade certification in flexible packaging for food and agri-industry. This certification, which is the highest global standard for packaging materials, solidifies Suedpack Kamakshi’s position as a frontrunner in quality, safety,…


  • Meet the maker: GSN

    Meet the maker: GSN

    “Nobody could offer us a route to market so we created our own distribution channel,” Craig Allen tells Food & Drink Technology. “We provide healthy eating to 1,000s of people in spaces you typically wouldn’t find a healthy option including NHS Hospitals, Royal Marine barracks, coffee shops and garage forecourts. We’ve built a network of…


  • Sappi Europe’s new barrier coating machine to develop next-generation functional papers

    Sappi Europe has taken a lead in functional paper development with an investment in a new barrier coating machine. René Köhler, director Paper & Packaging Solutions at Sappi Europe spelt out the importance of the technology when he said Sappi’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is embodied by its continuous investment in technology and product…


  • Squeaky Bean moves into plant-based meal kits and introduces a range of mini products

    Squeaky Bean is launching a  range, to add even more delicious choice to the plant-based category. The new products include a Hoisin Duck Style Pancakes Meal Kit and a dinky snacks range, including Southern Fried Straws, Duck and Hoisin Style Bites and BBQ Pork Style Rolls, which provide tasty alternatives to traditional meat-based snacks. Both…


  • Micro moulding: unparalleled precision, scalability, and customisation paves way for breakthroughs in patient care

    In the dynamic medical field, micro moulding has increasingly become the foundation for innovation, particularly in the creation of cutting-edge biomedical devices. This Paul Runyan explores the transformative impact of micro moulding within the biomedical industry, and highlights how the unparalleled precision, scalability, and customisation offered by micro moulding are paving the way for future…


  • Zotefoams’ technology to pave the way for a more sustainable future for beverage cartons

    At an exclusive preview event this week, Zotefoams provided an extensive overview of its collaborative effort with Refresco. This joint project focuses on the development and in-market testing of ReZorce, Zotefoams’ mono-material barrier packaging substrate, specifically tailored for beverage carton applications. Refresco, the world’s largest independent beverage solutions provider for leading retailers and A-brands with…


  • Consumers seek nutritious indulgence and inventive plant-based snack options

    Almond ingredients can be a go-to partner for snack innovations to take plant-based to the next level and offer the best of both indulgence and health, according to a new report from Innova Market Insights. Almonds are an ideal key ingredient that can help broaden dietary options in snack products through their wide variety of…


  • Reading University students get a taste for flavour at I.T.S

    Reading University students visit I.T.S Posted: 16 May 2024 Share this page Specialist flavour house, I.T.S recently welcomed a group of BSc Food Science with Business students from The University of Reading to their Newbury Berkshire HQ to find out more about how natural flavours are produced and applied in food manufacturing. The second-year students…


  • Tetra Pak pledges action across value chain to support biodiversity ahead of the International Day of Biodiversity

    Ahead of the United Nation’s International Day of Biodiversity on 22nd May, Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its ‘Approach to Nature’ – a comprehensive framework that defines the company’s contribution to halting and reversing nature loss and enhancing water security. The approach aligns with global targets, including those outlined in the Biodiversity Plan that calls for action…