Process industries
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BCMPA returns to White Label World Expo London 2025 to champion UK manufacturing and third-party outsourcing. The association, joined by seven member companies, will highlight how domestic white label production supports speed to market, supply chain security, and sustainability as brands seek resilient UK-based manufacturing partners.
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase its latest medical injection moulding technology at Plastics Live Ireland 2025. The company aims to expand its footprint in Ireland’s fast-growing medical manufacturing sector with new high-speed, energy-efficient cleanroom machines.
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Cyclos-HTP certifies Faerch’s CPET trays as fully recyclable. The certification highlights Faerch’s commitment to circular food packaging, ensuring CPET trays can be recycled efficiently without compromising quality. This achievement aligns with the company’s broader strategy to comply with sustainability targets and regulatory demands across Europe.
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Aftermarket support is no longer a backup strategy. Raj Singh of TNA Solutions explains how proactive, data-driven service models are helping food manufacturers turn maintenance into resilience. From predictive analytics to outcome-based contracts, the shift marks a decisive move away from reactive support.
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SGS and Yili forge a pioneering global partnership. The agreement aims to enhance quality across the dairy production chain, focusing on safety, sustainability, and innovation. By integrating digital systems and zero-carbon initiatives, the collaboration seeks to elevate the Chinese dairy industry’s global standing.
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Agricultural businesses face uniquely complex financial and operational pressures. From unpredictable harvests and machinery costs to succession planning and sustainability compliance, farms operate under conditions that most traditional accounting models cannot capture. Specialist agricultural accountants are therefore essential for navigating relief schemes, managing diversification, and securing long-term business continuity.
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Brands face intense competition amid evolving consumer behaviours. An IGD report outlines strategies for brand growth with insights and examples. Private labels are closing in on brand dominance, while brands must leverage visibility, innovation, and emotional connections to maintain market share.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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