Process industries


  • unearthed brings authentic French Croque Monsieur to the chilled aisle

    Leading Mediterranean deli brand unearthed is tapping into the consumer desire for premium, convenient sandwiches by introducing two authentic French classics to the chilled aisle: the Croque Monsieur and Croque Fromage. This launch marks a significant first for the chilled fixture, bringing a premium, ready-to-cook sandwich to market outside of the typical food-to-go section. Crafted…


  • Wholebake accelerates growth with multi-million pound investment

    Wholebake, a leading UK manufacturer of healthy snack bars, has announced a significant expansion of its operations with the opening of a state-of-the-art new facility in Wrexham. This multi-million-pound investment is a transformational step designed to accelerate growth and strengthen the company’s position as a key supplier for leading brands and retailers in the healthy…


  • AI maturity lag in energy, utilities and resources industry

    While organisations, particularly in the energy, utilities, and resources (EUR) industry, are adopting AI today, they are not fully prepared for its full implementation. This has created what IFS, a leading provider of Industrial AI software, calls the ‘AI Execution Gap.’ The IFS Invisible Revolution Study 2025* surveyed more than 1,700 senior decision makers at industrial…


  • Scottish Bakers raises £7,395 for the MS Society

    Scottish Bakers, the national trade body representing Scotland’s bakery industry, has raised an outstanding £7,395 for the MS Society at its annual Presidential Dance, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow.  The prestigious event, a highlight of the Scottish Bakers’ social calendar, brought together more than 170 members of the baking community to celebrate industry achievements while supporting an important…


  • Nestlé CEO sets bold agenda to accelerate growth and transformation

    Nestlé is sharpening its focus on growth and operational transformation under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Philipp Navratil, who laid out a decisive strategy during the company’s nine-month sales presentation on October 16. With organic growth rising to 3.3% year-to-date — up from 2.0% in the same period last year — Navratil emphasised that…


  • UK Agri-Tech Centre supports World Food Day

    UK Agri-Tech Centre backs World Food Day 2025 with innovation. Showcasing four Innovate UK-funded projects, the Centre highlights technology that reduces waste, improves yields, and strengthens global food security — from drone-led pollination and digital-twin crop imaging to precision pest control and full-plant broccoli harvesting for lower-carbon protein production.


  • The Natural Larder Collective extends its reach

    Company Positive foodie rumblings emanating from Scotland state that The Big Cheese Making Kit has become the latest minimally processed hero to join The Scottish Bee company and Nuisance Drinks under its proud, Natural Larder Collective umbrella. The Big Cheese Making Kit is the award-winning last word in immersive foodie gifting, which enables cheese lovers…


  • Saipem Wins Three Offshore Azerbaijan Contracts

    Oct 15, 2025 © Peter Hermes Furian / Adobe Stock Saipem, in consortium with BOS Shelf LLC and BOS Shelf International FZCO, (both companies being affiliates to the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic, SOCAR) has been awarded three new offshore contracts for the Shah Deniz Compression project operated by bp in Azerbaijan. The…


  • Consumer priorities are reshaping the global nutrition market

    As the global nutrition market accelerates toward a projected value of $759bn by 2034, food and beverage brands are being called to rethink how they connect with health-conscious consumers. According to new research from Tetra Pak, emotional drivers and lifestyle alignment are now just as influential as functional benefits in shaping demand for food supplements…


  • Scottish Bee unveils Cranberry & Ginger Honey

    Scottish Bee has unveiled its latest festive favourite, Cranberry & Ginger Blossom Honey. Blossom honey, the humble hero of Scottish Bee’s last revelatory launch, once again takes centre stage, this time playing host to zingy cranberry and the warm, spicy tingle of ginger. Our island produces only 20-25% of its annual honey needs, which means…