Process industries
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OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging rules. During an online Business Readiness Forum on Thursday 11 April, Defra announced that labelling requirements for EPR will come into force on 1 April 2027. Linda Crichton, team leader, packaging policy at Defra, also…
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Primula is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition, public-voted NPD. The brand renowned for its iconic squeezy cheese created the Limited Edition Primula with Cheddar & Chorizo to commemorate a century of making squeezy cheese for generations around the world. Available for £1.85, the new Primula product is now stocked in…
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ifm electronics introduces moneo configure free, a tool designed to empower businesses with intuitive smart IO-Link management. moneo configure free offers ease and efficiency by enabling simultaneous parameter setting of multiple IO-Link sensors while also facilitating central parameter setting of IO-Link masters across the network. This innovative solution significantly streamlines the configuration process, saving valuable…
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Vemag Maschinenbau and Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann have founded a sales and service company in the Netherlands to take over the joint sales of the mechanical engineering companies. Vemag CEO Andreas Bruns says customers benefit from the cooperation with an offering of an even broader machine portfolio and optimising planning, expert advice and service. “This will enable…
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The solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications is outlined in a new white paper from Berry Global. How OmniXtra+ Can Drive More Recycling of Cling Films details the challenges that users of PVC cling films now face owing to its inability to be widely recycled…
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Synergy Flavours is launching new gin and tequila flavour ranges, suitable for both alcoholic and low- and no-alcoholic products. Drawing on its 140-year beverage expertise, the new flavourings were created from detailed analytical insights and are part of Synergy’s growing spirit flavours portfolio, following the company’s launch of whiskey flavours in December 2023. The gin…
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Bühler, in partnership with leading Canadian packaging equipment manufacturer Premier Tech, announce the launch of the Chronos OMP-2090 B, a fully automatic bagging station. The new bagging station was developed for a wide range of powdery and other non-free-flowing products. It delivers maximum productivity through full automatic operation, bagging accuracy and high product and operational…
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Cargill has announced a new commercial partnership with Voyage Foods to scale up and deliver sustainable alternatives to cocoa-based products along with nut spreads without their traditional ingredients – peanuts and hazelnuts. Cargill will be the exclusive B2B global distributor for Voyage Foods, expanding its traditional chocolate portfolio to bring even more sustainable alternatives for…
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The need for rapid and accurate mass testing was a key imperative during the COVID pandemic and the ability to automate the dosing process offers many opportunities in the post-pandemic world. Applications range from disease detection and medical diagnostics to cosmetics and biotech. Industrial automation specialist Festo and systems integrator QM systems have collaborated on…
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The latest British premium bitters brand has launched in the UK, designed in the heart of the city’s capital. Crafted with passion and precision, The Bitter Club’s debut range features three premium and distinctive bitter flavours; Grapefruit & Elderberry, Cinnamon & Orange and Hibiscus & Rose. Presented in simplistic, yet sophisticated fragrance-inspired dropper bottles, these…
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