Process industries
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A young Yorkshire company is actively championing healthier snacking while putting great taste and healthier eating on an equal footing. GSN is building its pioneering Pots of Gold ready meals with the arrival of Malaysian Curry, Chicken Korma plus Salt & Pepper Chicken and Mean Mexican Beef Chilli. Moving away from the perception of ready…
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Knowing the different latch types available can help any engineer design their product properly. Jonathan Coulter reports Managing enclosure access is a design consideration that must be taken into account during the product development process. Granting or preventing access to an enclosure can be accomplished in multiple ways. Typically, two surfaces, like a panel and…
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Italian paper bag manufacturer, Sacma is expanding its eco-friendly B.Life range with B.Life Gaia – a renewable and compostable alternative to pack hot products such as cooked chicken. These new bags combine FSC certified grass paper with a NatureFlex cellulosic inner liner from Futamura. The resulting product is a highly technical solution for the rotisserie…
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Tan Delta Systems is leading the way in preventative maintenance with the launch of Sense-2. A new oil condition monitoring kit provides real-time data about machine oil quality to optimise maintenance and reduce operating costs. The Sense-2 is plug-and-play and accurately identifies when oil reaches the end of its life, according to the manufacturer of…
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A number of industry organisations from around the world have formed a new alliance aimed at reshaping food packaging regulations for environmental sustainability. The non-profit Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) brings together non-profit and non-governmental groups to engage with regulators and governments, according to a news release. The ASPF will prioritise engagement with ongoing…
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Oghma Partners‘ latest report into M&A activity highlights a continued surge in the UK food and beverage sector with the total deal volume increasing in 2023 to 116 deals compared to 74 deals in the prior year (up by 57.0%). Total deal value also increased with an estimated c. 20.0% value increase in 2023 at…
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ADM has announced that it is expanding its traceable soybean pilot after shipping its first vessels of verified, fully traceable soybeans from the US to Europe. ADM intends to expand these capabilities in the 2024 growing season, particularly with the anticipation of the new EU deforestation regulations becoming effective at the end of the year.…
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Lactalis UK & Ireland is forecasting a year of recovery, premiumisation, and innovation in the cheese category. According to the dairy company, with consumer confidence beginning to rise, monetary policy having its desired effect, and shoppers increasingly seeking out versatile and convenient food products, there’s plenty to be optimistic about in 2024 and beyond. Cheese…
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On behalf of the Snøhvit partners, Equinor has awarded a construction and installation contract to Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner (LNS) to build a tunnel and landfall for the project expected to strengthen Norway’s position as a long-term supplier of gas produced with very low greenhouse gas emissions. The scope of the contract, worth $142.7 million (NOK…
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Gut Lovin’ drinks brand, Hip Pop, has kicked off 2024 with a bang after adding Marks & Spencer to its expanding list of stockists. On the 2nd January, Hip Pop’s functional Living Sodas – in flavours Tropical Peach and Pink Grapefruit – hit the shelves in 52 Marks & Spencer’s Food Halls across the UK.…
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