Process industries


  • Vegan baking mixes set for steady growth with projected rise anticipated through 2033

    By the close of 2033, the global vegan baking mix market is forecasted to attain a size of US$1.68bn, growing 5.3% over the ensuing decade. The baking sector’s ongoing recipe development is expected to drive an uptick in the demand for vegan baking mixes. Increasing discussions on veganism within health-related narratives, endorsed by medical experts…


  • Upfield breaks the mould with world’s first plastic-free, recyclable tub for plant butters and spreads

    In announcing the world’s first plastic-free, recyclable tub for its plant butters and spreads, Upfield is following four years of innovation, in collaboration with Footprint, MCC and Pagès Group, to mark a transition to a paper solution across its portfolio. The company’s ambition is to reduce plastic content by 80% by 2030. Initially launched in…


  • Singapore Picks Pilot Vessel Charging Concepts

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has selected companies that will pilot their vessel charging concepts in Singapore. The selection follows the call for proposal (CFP) by MPA in August 2023 to develop, operate, and maintain e-HC charging points in Singapore. From 12 proposals received, MPA selected Pyxis Energy, Pyxis Maritime, and SP…


  • CRP Subsea Put to Work at Brazilian Oil Field

    Jan 10, 2024 (Credit: CRP) CRP Subsea, an AIS company, has secured a ‘substantial contract’ for the supply of distributed buoyancy modules (DBMs) to a deepwater oil field project in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. CRP Subsea secured was hired by a leading energy technology company, whose name was not disclosed. The company DBMs will…


  • Ensemble secures €4m investment to triple production capacity

    To support an ambition to increase its sales tenfold in the next five years, Tereos is investing €4m in the Marckolsheim plant in Alsace to triple the production capacity of the Ensemble brand’s workshop. This is the equivalent in production terms of protein intake to 15 million meals per year. Ensemble wants to add value…


  • 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,…