Process industries


  • Bacardi cuts carbon footprint of glass bottle production

    Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi has successfully completed the world’s first commercial production of a glass spirits bottle fuelled by hydrogen in a trial that took place earlier this month. Bacardi worked with premium glassmaker, Hrastnik1860, to pioneer new technology that powered a glass furnace with hydrogen as its primary energy source and in doing so…


  • Harry Kane officially announced as the face of Insane Grain’s brand-new crisps

    Harry Kane has officially announced that he is the face of Insane Grain’s brand-new crisps, available exclusively on its website and TikTok Shop until stocks last. Not only is Harry the face of the new crisps, but he has also just announced his investment in the challenger brand. Insane Kane Strikin’ Hot Crisps offer an…


  • dsm-firmenich announces Peach+ as the 12th annual “Flavor of the Year” for 2024

    dsm-firmenich has announced Peach+ as the 12th annual “Flavor of the Year” for 2024. The company said Peach+ was inspired by Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, the 2024 Color of the Year from Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions for the design community. The selections were based on…


  • Green Light for New Offshore Wind Test Turbines in Norway

    Dec 7, 2023 Arvid Nesse (Photo: Tetra Spar) Terje Aasland (Photo: Tetra Spar) The Marine Energy Test Centre (METCentre) in Norway has been granted final approval for new test concessions for floating wind. “This is a big day for the global floating wind industry and a big day for Norway. With this important expansion of…


  • UK cellular agriculture to thrive following £2bn investment plan

    SuperMeat aims to help remove the greatest barrier for cultivated meat commercialisation, , the cost of cell feed, and move forward commercial viability for the industry as a whole. Image: SuperMeat Posted: 7 December 2023 Share this page ProVeg International, has described the UK’s plan to invest £2bn in innovative engineering biology as a “beacon…


  • Vemiwa elevates plant-based food production using Coperion Technology

    Vemiwa Foods in Germany, is relying on a Coperion ZSK 43 Mv PLUS Food extruder and feeder from Coperion K-Tron for the production of vegan meat substitutes. Using the Coperion ZSK 43 Mv PLUS food extruder in hybrid version and Coperion K-Tron feeders, Vemiwa manufactures vegan meat substitutes (HMMA – high moisture meat analogues) such…


  • Cutting-edge robots unveiled for swift, precise, efficient picking and packing

    With automation and  robotics continuing to make an important contribution in helping manufacturing and general industry improve productivity and reduce costs, the robust, fast, horizontally articulated Yaskawa Motoman SG-Series Scara Robots are ideal for high speed and accuracy . With the highest operating performance in their class, SG-series SCARA robots enable extremely fast and precise operation…


  • Larger screenings compactor cuts costs for wastewater treatment plant

    At the heart of the water cycle is the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), which has the unenviable task of removing all the waste products and debris before the water is returned to the local environment. Operators aim to maximise efficiency and reduce operating costs where possible, while still meeting the high water quality standards required…


  • Momo Kombucha partners with Orbit Beers to introduce alcohol-free blend

    Hops – Momo Kombucha – Adrianna Giakoumis. Posted: 7 December 2023 Share this page A south London based husband and wife led team, Momo Kombucha, have collaborated with their South London neighbours, Orbit Beers, to launch Hops Kombucha. A limited edition that will launch in time for festive celebrations and Dry January, the collaboration is…


  • Seatrium to Build FPSO Topside Modules for MODEC

    Dec 6, 2023 (Photo: Seatrium) BrasFELS Shipyard, a member of the Seatrium Group, announced it has secured a contract from Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd, a MODEC Group company, to undertake parts of the topside modules fabrication of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) for the Raia project in Brazil, operated by Equinor on…