Process industries


  • Italy leads European gelato boom as SIGEP World forecasts record growth

    The European artisanal gelato sector is riding a wave of positive growth, spearheaded by Italy, as the entire supply chain prepares for a record-breaking SIGEP World – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence, slated for January 16-20, 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre. New data confirms the Italian frozen dessert is maintaining its status as…


  • EDA Beer Summit cements sector’s vitality

    The EDA Beer Summit officially cemented its status as a critical hub for brewing innovation last week, successfully convening nearly 200 researchers, master brewers, and industry leaders for its second annual edition at the Basque Culinary Center. The summit’s organisers noted that high attendance and the calibre of content underscored the intense focus and innovative…


  • A defining moment for food science: IFST granted Royal Charter

    The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has been granted a Royal Charter by His Majesty King Charles III, marking a historic milestone in its more than 60-year legacy and ushering in a new era as the Chartered Institute of Food Science and Technology. This prestigious recognition reflects the Institute’s unwavering commitment to advancing…


  • Amcor reusable solution wins RECOUP Award

    Amcor has secured the RECOUP Award for Best Plastic Product. The company’s reusable polypropylene cup and lid range combines reusability, recyclability, and customisable design offering a sustainable yet practical solution for foodservice operators.


  • The growing importance of wind power � technology, trends and the road ahead

    Published:  08 October, 2025 Offshore Engineering & Equipment looks at the growing importance of wind power and the necessary factors to drive its success. Global energy trends show that we are making huge strides in harnessing these winds of change. Wind power has become a fundamental pillar of the world’s energy mix, generating over 2300…


  • Forum Energy Technologies Secures Work-Class ROV Order

    Published:  08 October, 2025 Forum Energy Technologies (FET), a global leader in subsea robotics, has announced it has secured a contract with long-term client DOF for the delivery of a work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and supporting tether management system. The order is scheduled for delivery in late 2025. The equipment will support DOF’s extensive…


  • Jim Beam unveils two new SKU’s for the UK market

    Jim Beam is set to re-launch Jim Beam Black in the UK. Featuring a seven-year-aged liquid aged in white oak barrels, Jim Beam Black offers a smoother drinking experience with notes of caramel, vanilla and rich oak, making it a versatile serve that’s equally enjoyable neat, over ice, or mixed into a classic Old Fashioned.…


  • Anuga showcase highlights British red meat and dairy

    Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit a combined value of £2 billion (€2.3bn) in the first half of 2025. In the first half of this year, UK red meat exports were worth £966m (€1.1bn) – up nearly 10% on the same…


  • Researchers create 5 minute test to prevent Listeria outbreaks

    University of Strathclyde research associates have developed a revolutionary food safety device that can detect deadly Listeria contamination in just five minutes, potentially preventing outbreaks of one of the world’s most lethal foodborne pathogens. Biosers, founded by research associates Hayleigh May and Andrew Callandar, secured the top Converge Challenge prize at this year’s Converge Awards, earning…


  • Deputy first minister visits Germany in support of Welsh food and drink

    Deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, has visited the world’s largest food and drink trade show in Anuga, Germany, as the industry bids to continue its growth on a global stage. The latest figures show that the value of Welsh food and drink exports has grown…