Process industries


  • Hydrosol releases functional and economical solutions for making mixed fat cream

    Hydrosol is offering a new system for making mixed fat cream, which store better, keep longer, and have clear cost benefits. According to the stabilising specialist, cooking and whipping cream based on vegetable fat and milk protein have several advantages over conventional cream. The final products are more stable and feature attractive properties. What’s more,…


  • Chadwicks and Tekplas unveil spoon-in-lid solution for infant formula packaging

    Pre-cut lidding manufacturer Chadwicks, in collaboration with plastic engineering specialist, Tekplas, has developed a spoon-in-lid solution for the infant formula market in New Zealand, Australia and East Asia. In a departure from traditional packaging, which involves placing the scoop spoon inside the can of formula, this solution incorporates a plastic spoon securely sealed within the…


  • Further simulation crucial if precision fermentation and cultured meat production to deliver commercially

    Large-scale production of food and beverage ingredients using synthetic biology techniques requires the skilful application of supporting technologies, according to Sagentia Innovation. Scientists at the R&D consultancy say holistic approaches are necessary to help overcome technical barriers to commercialisation of precision fermentation, cell culture, and tissue engineering. The integration of additional technologies with core synthetic…


  • Compact valve position indicator for quick and easy commissioning

    Emerson announces its new TopWorx DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines and industrial utilities a reliable valve position feedback tool. The TopWorx DVR Switchbox…


  • Bunge claims breakthrough with Beleaf PlantBetter on a par with dairy butter

    Bunge says its Beleaf PlantBetter butter substitute is a ground-breaking plant-based alternative crafted to satisfy the growing demand for superior-tasting and environmentally responsible dairy butter replacements. As demand for dairy alternatives surges, Bunge says its Beleaf PlantBetter is an answer to the complexities faced by food manufacturers and bakers seeking plant-based alternatives that match the…


  • Havfram Wind and IWS in Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Collab

    Nov 23, 2023 Credit: Havfram Integrated Wind Solutions ASA (“IWS”) has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, IWS Fleet AS and IWS Fleet Management entered into a strategic cooperation with offshore wind installation firm Havfram Wind. This collaboration involves IWS providing technical management services to Havfram Wind’s two offshore wind turbine installation vessels (“WTIVs”) with scheduled delivery…


  • Enartis acquires Winegrid to help wineries increase efficiency

    Enartis, an Italian multinational company and part of the Esseco Group, which operates in the alcoholic beverage sector and wine products and services market, has finalised the acquisition of Watgrid (brand name: Winegrid). Watgrid is a Portuguese company that has developed and patented cutting-edge technology for monitoring wine production using sensors. Enartis sees the acquisition as an…


  • Żubrówka vodka launches new Bison grass beer

    Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has announced the launch of the first-ever craft beer to feature famed Bison Grass, recognised for its unique and enigmatic taste, available exclusively in collaboration with craft beer subscription service Beer52. Żubrówka, the world’s third largest vodka brand, boasts a rich heritage spanning 500 years and is instantly recognisable for the…


  • BV Gives Design Approval for Enerocean’s W2Power Floating Wind Solution

    Nov 22, 2023 (Photo: Bureau Veritas) Certification body Bureau Veritas (BV) presented Enerocean S.L. with the definite issue of its Certificate of Basic Design Approval of the W2Power floating wind solution. The certification represents the completion of a comprehensive assessment of critical elements of the W2Power design, which is currently at the stage of moving…


  • FIE 2023: revolutionising sanitisation – Sairem focusses on microwave and radio frequency technologies

    Sairem, a leading specialist in microwave (MW) and radio frequency (RF) industrial solutions based in Lyon, France, is set to showcase its sanitisation technologies at FIE, Food Ingredients Europe, which will take place from November 28th to 30th. The company will focus on systems designed for the decontamination of various ingredients, including powders, peppercorns, flours,…