Process industries


  • Italian Foodtech gears up to bolster sustainability within the cocoa value chain

    In response to global challenges, promising innovations are emerging from the Italian start-ups’ ecosystem to support the cocoa supply chain. Two pioneering start-ups, chosen through FoodSeed, the foodtech acceleration program of the National Network of CDP Venture Capital SGR, have been instrumental in this endeavour. Supported by key backers and co-investors including Fondazione Cariverona and…


  • Royal Dutch unveils special edition cans using CanPack’s QuadroMix technology

    United Dutch Breweries has tasked Canpack with producing a memorable set of limited-edition 330 ml cans for its flagship Royal Dutch Premium Lager using Quadromix can printing technology. The move is to celebrate football with supporters all around the world and create a real standout on the shelf. For this special edition, the classic Royal…


  • Azelis reveals additional expansion of its collaboration with Soy Austria

    Azelis has struck a distribution agreement with Soy Austria, a leading manufacturer of natural, sustainable, soy-based ingredients for the food industry. After a successful start in Central Europe in 2023, Azelis’ customers in Eastern European countries, the Nordics, the Balkans, and Türkiye can now access a wide range of the highest quality, non-GMO soy products.…


  • Benchtop reaction screening instrument with automated sampling

    Process chemists spend up to twelve hours setting up their reaction sets for screening and analysis. Industry 4.0 technology can reduce that time significantly, as laboratory scientists use automation to complete phases of their research through the nights and weekends. Now, Laboratory technology developer Technobis has released ReactALL, a benchtop multiple reactor system for medium…


  • Zynamite S opens up exciting avenues for innovation in functional beverages

    Nektium has developed a new water-soluble formulation of its award-winning nootropic Zynamite for cognitive and sports nutrition drinks. Used to support mental and physical energy, Zynamite is a Mangifera indica extract created from sustainably harvested mango leaves. The natural caffeine alternative has been the subject of 10 clinical studies and multiple industry awards since its…


  • Ro-Gro launches biofortified microgreens

    A joint collaboration between vertical farm Ro-Gro, plant and microbiology research institute the John Innes Centre, food and health bioscience facility, the Quadram Institute, and indoor farming tech firm LettUs Grow has resulted in the very first pea shoots biofortified with vitamin B12 coming to market. The pea shoots grown in Ro-Gro’s vertical farm in…


  • Arla Foods reveals intentions to emerge as a significant exporter of mozzarella in the UK

    Arla Foods has announced a commitment to take its export ambitions to meet increased demand for dairy products through ambitious exports. The cooperative said the move reflects the cooperative’s commitment to its farmer owners to return the best price for their milk. As part of the investment, Arla’s Devon based creamery, Taw Valley, will be…


  • How to foster innovation

    How to foster innovation

    Neil Curtis interviews ex-astronaut Karen Nyberg about the keys to success when trying to foster innovation  Innovation is not just a buzzword, it’s the key motivator for our future. It’s about real people, companies, and organisations coming up with extraordinary ideas that change the way we live, work, and play. Innovation is that spark of…


  • Young’s adds perfectly portioned Mini Fish Fillets to popular Chip Shop range

    Young’s Seafood, the UK’s leading fish and seafood company, is building on the success of its No.1 bestselling Chip Shop range with the launch of its new Chip Shop Mini Fish Fillets. Coated in Young’s Chip Shop’s patented technology to deliver its crispy, bubbly batter the Mini Fish Fillets have been developed to bring new…


  • Oceaneering and GDi Team Up for Oil and Gas Digital Asset Management

    Oceaneering International has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Global Design Innovation (GDi) to deliver digital asset management solutions for asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, utilities, and power generation.  The agreement Oceaneering signed through its Integrity Management and Digital Solutions group will allow the company to provide digital solutions, including a technology-focused approach…