Process industries


  • Wood Gets BP’s Topside Modification Job in North Sea

    Jan 10, 2024 (Credit: Wood) Engineering company Wood has been awarded a major contract to deliver topside modifications in support of BP’s latest subsea tieback in the UK North Sea. Wood’s operations business will deliver engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services to enhance the central processing facility of BP’s Eastern Trough Area Project (ETAP)…


  • Mondi triumphs at WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2024

    Mondi is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, having received four accolades across four categories. Renowned as the ultimate recognition in global packaging excellence, the WorldStar Awards highlight Mondi’s dedication to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions. Mondi’s impressive array of 2024 WorldStar Award-winning products include Hug&Hold (non-alcoholic beverages), Protector Bag…


  • Prickly Pear power: brand propels health drinks into mainstream

    Cacto has secured £15,000 funding from the University of West England to develop Cacto’s rebrand and two new products, set to launch in February 2024. The funding, which is part of the University’s Entrepreneurial Futures Award, is distributed to businesses who show exceptional potential and traction with their ventures. The existing range of products, including three…


  • Wall’s introduces snack options to elevate the food-to-go category

    Wall’s is launching into a supermarket meal deal for the first time with two new snack options, as it seeks to add value to the food-to-go category. The Wall’s Large Sausage Roll will launch in Tesco’s food-to-go fixture nationwide this month. Wall’s relaunched its sausage roll range last year with its tastiest recipe to date,…


  • FareShare urges food businesses to share the warmth this winter

    FareShare has launched its winter campaign to help turn more surplus food into meals for people in need, with the help of food and drink retailers, manufacturers and foodservice operators. The rise in the cost-of-living has had a disproportionate impact on people already struggling to make ends meet. One in five people in the UK,…


  • Cargill and Big Idea Ventures back Cocuus’ vision of plant-based 3D print production

    A food-tech startup is aiming to produce as much as 1,000 tonnes of 3D-printed plant-based bacon in 2024 at a recently openedindustrial facility in Northern Spain, ramping up the production of alternative proteins for sale in supermarkets and other channels. While 3D printing of food products has been around for years in pilot form, Cocuus…


  • Treetop Biopak leads the charge against packaging waste in fresh bread market

    Sliced bread on counter with Treetop Biopack compostable bag. Posted: 9 January 2024 Share this page Treetop Biopak is championing environmental responsibility with a breakthrough solution – home compostable bags that tackle packaging waste in the fresh bread market. Treetop Biopak – a specialist in compostable packaging materials such as bags, cling film, stretch film…


  • Thriving frozen food industry gears up to celebrate a century of success

    The frozen food industry has generated a record-breaking year in 2023 with exceptional performance amid rising costs and inflation throughout the entire supply chain. According to new Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the frozen food industry has experienced growth in both value and volume, with a year-on-year increase in value of +15.6%…


  • Krispy Kreme launches new vegan Cookie Indulgence range

    Krispy Kreme is here to celebrate Veganuary with its brand-new limited edition vegan doughnut Cookie Indulgence range. Available until 28th of January, and registered by the Vegan Society, Krispy Kreme is presenting the ideal treat to kick off Veganuary, whether doughnut fans are trying out a plant-based diet for the first time or always choose…


  • Altopack targets African expansion exporting pasta packaging technologies to the continent

    As part of its focus on emerging markets, Altopack is increasing its presence in Africa by supplying pasta packaging technologies and meet  an increasing desire for pasta. In the last 10 years, worldwide consumption has almost doubled, passing from nine to 17 million tonnes. Altopack noted that pasta was born in Italy, the country with…