Process industries
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DSM-Firmenich has officially opened its Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft, Netherlands, offering food and drink manufacturers a state-of-the-art hub for product development, co-creation, and sustainable innovation. The new facility is set to play a strategic role in accelerating global diet transformation and supporting producers in meeting rising consumer and regulatory demands. The center…
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Tate & Lyle has reported slower market demand in its pre-close statement for the six months to 30 September 2025, but said the combination with CP Kelco is already delivering early benefits and laying the foundations for future growth. Chief executive Nick Hampton said the merger has strengthened the group’s position in food and drink…
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Biotech start-up Novella Innovative Technology Ltd, an innovator in plant-cell-based ingredients, announces the launch of its Novella Strawberry∞ a patent-pending, new generation of bio-actives derived from whole strawberry cells. This natural complex represents the first fruits of Novella’s collection of fruit-cell nutraceutical solutions. This powerful ingredient sets a new standard for efficacy, bioavailability, and sustainability.…
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AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings hosted a webinar bringing together brand owners, canmakers and coatings experts to assess how the metal packaging industry is preparing for sweeping EU regulatory reforms. The session, led by Tessa Slagter, sustainable innovation manager at AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings, featured contributions from The Heineken Company, Rud Pedersen public affairs and AkzoNobel. Hans van…
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Emerson announces the new Rosemount CX2100 In Situ Oxygen Analyser, designed to provide critical information needed to optimise combustion processes and help manufacturers meet emissions standards, reduce energy costs, and increase safety. These types of analysers are widely used in a variety of industries, including power and utilities, chemical and petrochemical, pulp and paper, petroleum and…
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In the Cambridgeshire Fens, scientists from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) are working with local farmers to test producing rice and other food and bioenergy crops in rewetted peat soils. The goal is to preserve food production and farmers’ livelihoods while lowering greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands that have been degraded by…
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Testo Saveris is set to showcase pharma monitoring solutions. At CPHI Frankfurt, the company will demonstrate its automated testo Saveris 1 system, combining sensors, software, and service for precise monitoring. Visitors can book demonstrations to see applications across production, logistics, laboratories, and healthcare environments.
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Unprecedented volatility is about to hit the cocoa business. Global cocoa production fell 14% in 2024, while prices skyrocketed to all-time highs, doubling per tonne (Mintel, 2024) (International Monetary Fund; Mintel). Because of this, it is anticipated that retail chocolate prices would increase by an additional 30% in 2025 (Food Business News, 2024), which will…
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The British Frozen Food Federation has announced that entries are open for the 2026 edition of the British Frozen Food Awards, the UK’s premier showcase of quality and innovation in the frozen food sector. Now in its 37th year, the awards remain one of the most respected in the industry, shining a spotlight on the…
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The upcoming Sober October — and the year-round trend of mindful drinking — presents a critical moment for beverage manufacturers. As consumer demand for low- and no-alcohol (Lo-No) options surges, manufacturers must prioritise innovation, quality, and strategic market positioning to secure long-term success. The market signal is clear: 61% of young adults (18–24) and 68%…
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