Process industries
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Industrial safety progress is stalling unevenly across UK sectors. Fatality data now reveals a widening gap between industries that have embedded data-driven, preventative safety cultures and those still reliant on reactive compliance. The difference, experts say, is no longer about technology — it’s about leadership, trust and accountability.
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ADM has released its 2026 Flavor and Color Trends Outlook, forecasting a year where personal resilience and emotional wellbeing will shape consumer preferences across food and beverage categories. The report identifies three key trend spaces — Authentic Wellbeing, Give Me More, and Newstalgia Dreamland — each reflecting a growing desire for nourishment, escapism, and emotional…
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pladis, the global snacking group behind household brands like McVitie’s, Flipz, and GODIVA, has cemented its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing snacking companies, reporting record annual revenue of £3.23 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. A 17 per cent year-on-year revenue increase was driven by a keen focus on product innovation…
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British dressing disruptor All Dressed Up is celebrating a major retail milestone this October, securing national listings with both Waitrose and Co-op for its bold, all-natural range. Known for shaking up the salad and sauce category with flavour-forward innovation and clean-label credentials, the brand will roll out three of its four SKUs — Everyday House,…
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Ahlstrom, a global leader in fibre-based specialty materials, has delivered a breakthrough in sustainable coffee packaging with the launch of its GreenPod Home portfolio. The new range offers a solution for the coffee pod market, earning the prestigious OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria. This certification confirms that the materials can successfully break down…
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Larry Day highlights alternative fuels and smarter controls to more flexible mobile designs, the key trends shaping the future of industrial boilers, and how these technologies are helping operators meet the evolving challenges of the manufacturing industry Industrial boilers are the unsung workhorses of countless industries, from food production to power generation. As environmental regulations tighten and efficiency becomes…
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Shibuya Hoppmann‘s FS-70 Scallop Centrifugal Feeder is engineered to feed small, medium, or large parts at high rates, the FS-70 combines rugged stainless steel construction, FDA-compliant materials, and customizable tooling to deliver reliable, efficient, and sanitary part handling across a wide range of industries. The FS-70’s exterior features an all-stainless steel housing that is corrosion-resistant, easy…
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A new study by BSI (British Standards Institution) is sounding a major alarm for the food and drink sector, suggesting that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is poised to eliminate critical entry-level jobs—the traditional starting points for Gen Z careers. The research, which analysed corporate reports and polled over 850 global…
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Bio&Me, the UK’s fastest-growing gut health brand, is significantly expanding its footprint in the functional food category with the launch of its Daily Boost Fibre + Protein Bars. The new product line is specifically engineered to meet the demand for convenient, healthy snacking, particularly among female consumers who currently lack appealing, non-male-oriented options that deliver…
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The food and beverage sector is buzzing with diverse marketing efforts designed to capture consumer attention, drive product trial, and reinforce brand narratives. Recent campaigns span everything from bold, risk-free purchase offers to high-tech, immersive sustainability showcases in international travel hubs. Here is a look at how major global brands are engaging consumers this season.…
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