Process industries

NoPalm Ingredients, a biotech pioneer producing sustainable palm oil alternatives through fermentation, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Milcobel, a leading Belgian dairy cooperative, aimed at scaling the production of circular, sustainable alternatives to palm oil. Through a strategic alliance, Milcobel is able to get feedstock for NoPalm Ingredients’ demonstration factory and further valorise…

Greenback Recycling Technologies has announced that its Enval advanced recycling module has been deployed for the first time in the United Kingdom. It will go through a six-month commissioning and trial phase at the facilities of global packaging leader Amcor in Heanor, Derbyshire. This important move is the first time a major European packaging company…

Hot Pickle, an award-winning experiential firm, introduces Hot Pickle Innovation Lab, a daring new innovation section devoted to addressing some of the most important issues and prospects influencing culinary culture going forward. Over the past ten years, the Hot Pickle Innovation Lab has been quietly growing, providing significant insights and innovative projects for global leaders…

TraceGains has expanded into the DACH region. The move reflects rising compliance pressures, shifting regulation, and demand for supply chain transparency.

The Carolina Reaper flavour is being introduced by Primula, adding new flavour innovation to the dairy aisle. Carolina Reaper Primula, which is made with actual cheese, offers a “thrilling kick of heat that’s equal parts exhilarating and challenging, designed for those who truly crave the edge of spice.” Lindsey Simpson, Primula NPD manager, said: “We’re…

Middleby Food Processing has chosen Rockwell Automation to assist in the development of the first completely automated bacon production line in the food sector. This line was introduced earlier this year at the IFFA tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. Middleby Food Processing looked to Rockwell to provide a unified automation platform as the need for more…

Ravenwood Packaging is set to unveil its latest linerless innovation – the Nobac 5000PT, at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid this September. Appearing alongside the Nobac 1500 and Nobac 5000L, the 5000PT is the newest addition to Ravenwood’s market-leading Nobac range, built specifically for labelling pulp trays with full-wrap, linerless labels. The Nobac 5000PT is…

At this year’s Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing (PPMA) Show, OMRON, a global leader in cutting-edge industrial products, will showcase the productivity-boosting and efficiency-driving possibilities of contemporary manufacturing. The largest gathering for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robotics, and machine vision system industries in the UK, PPMA 2025, will take place from September 23 to…

In order to capture the spirit of old-meets-new Japan, Suntory Whisky Toki is presenting Toki Black, its first limited-edition whisky. Toki Black has a mildly smokey taste and is made with Hakushu grain and strongly peated malt. Jazztronik, a collaboration between Japanese jazz musician Ryota Nozaki and Grammy-nominated American producer Terrace Martin, brings the launch to…

In order to capture the spirit of old-meets-new Japan, Suntory Whisky Toki is presenting Toki Black, its first limited-edition whisky. Toki Black has a mildly smokey taste and is made with Hakushu grain and strongly peated malt. Jazztronik, a collaboration between Japanese jazz musician Ryota Nozaki and Grammy-nominated American producer Terrace Martin, brings the launch to…