Process industries


  • DalterFood Group taps into vegetarian cheese demand

    As consumer interest in ethical and plant-forward eating accelerates, DalterFood Group is doubling down on its commitment to high-quality vegetarian cheeses. The Italian dairy leader now offers an expanded portfolio of products designed for food industry professionals, retailers, and foodservice operators eager to respond to shifting dietary preferences. The company’s vegetarian cheese range spans everything…


  • Future-proofing the confectionery aisle: four trends reshaping the chocolate category

    The chocolate market is navigating a period of profound transformation. From supply chain volatility demanding new ingredients to consumers expecting hyper-sustainable formats, retailers must rapidly re-evaluate their ranges to ensure that indulgence is successfully paired with responsibility. Carol Oldbury, CEO of Lincolnshire-based private label chocolatier Hames Chocolates, explains the core shift: “Chocolate will always be…


  • Heavy-duty slurry pump range expanded with two new high-capacity sizes

    The trusted EMW series of heavy-duty slurry pumps has been expanded with the introduction of two new, bigger sizes, significantly increasing the performance range of the product family. Traditionally slurry pumps are needed in mining, minerals and metals processing, fertilizer production, and chemical process industries. Additionally, new field of applications for the equipment arise from…


  • bp award THREE60 Energy and AF Gruppen Andrew decommissioning project in the UK

    Published:  01 October, 2025 A new joint venture (JV) between THREE60 Energy (THREE60) and AF Offshore Decom (AFOD), a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by bp to provide integrated decommissioning services for their Andrew field in the North Sea. Reported to be a first of its kind in the UKCS,…


  • Danone expands global microbiome leadership with Paris-Saclay OneBiome Lab

    Danone has officially inaugurated its OneBiome Lab in Paris-Saclay, establishing a flagship research hub dedicated to advancing microbiome science, precision nutrition, and digital health. The move marks a pivotal expansion of Danone’s science-led innovation strategy and reinforces its leadership in gut health across the food and beverage sector. Building on its initial launch in Singapore…


  • Sponsored: Keeping on track with evolving beverage packaging trends

    Packaging is often the very first touchpoint a consumer has with a beverage, and as such it plays a vital role in shaping perception, preference, and purchasing decisions. To stay relevant, packaging must constantly evolve to reflect changing consumer tastes, rising environmental expectations, and tighter retailer requirements. This means producers are constantly rethinking how beverages…


  • NPL and Xampla pioneer method to validate ‘plastic-free’ packaging claims

    In a major breakthrough poised to accelerate the shift away from single-use packaging, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has partnered with materials firm Xampla to develop a pioneering, scientifically verifiable test for “plastic-free” claims. The approach uses advanced materials science to validate that Xampla’s plant-based Morro coatings and films are not chemically modified and are…


  • Eiffage Secures .75B Contract for Offshore Substations in France

    Sep 30, 2025 (Credit: Eiffage) Eiffage, through Smulders, has been awarded a contract by RTE, France’s transmission system operator, to develop and build three alternating current substations for the Bretagne Sud, Narbonnaise Sud-Hérault and Golfe de Fos French offshore wind farms. The engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract covers the construction of jacket…


  • IGD launches major framework to drive healthier, sustainable diets across UK

    IGD has unveiled a comprehensive ‘Framework for Population Diet Change’ designed to help organizations accelerate the adoption of healthier, more sustainable diets (HSD) and move the UK population’s eating habits closer to the government’s Eatwell Guide. The initiative is a direct response to data showing that less than 0.1% of UK adults currently meet all the…


  • Cold Chain Technologies launches “Smart Chain, Clear Gain” campaign to elevate digitalisation in pharma logistics

    Cold Chain Technologies has launched its Smart Chain, Clear Gain campaign. The initiative promotes its Smart Solutions platform, a service-led approach to pharmaceutical cold chain logistics that emphasises planning, monitoring, and optimisation while incorporating digital tools, customer support, and sustainability measures to improve compliance, efficiency, and shipment reliability.