Process industries


  • Metsä Spring’s laminated fibre trays enter industrial testing

    In a major step forward for sustainable food packaging, Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, has announced the industrial testing of its new Muoto Laminated Fibre series — a hybrid moulded fibre tray designed to meet the rigorous demands of meat, poultry, and ready meal applications. Developed in partnership with Amcor, the solution…


  • Solein sets benchmark in protein innovation for food manufacturers

    Solar Foods’ microbial protein Solein is emerging as one of the most disruptive ingredient innovations in the food industry — and its latest application in mayonnaise production could reshape how manufacturers think about cost, functionality, and sustainability. The company has filed a patent for a novel use of Solein in mayonnaise, demonstrating its ability to…


  • Polish brand Kotlin chooses Amcor’s lightweight Sava Flip Top closure

    Amcor has stated that one of the best-selling Polish ketchup brands, Kotlin, chose its Sava Flip Top closure because of its lightweight and easy-to-use design. Produced by Maspex, one of the biggest food and beverage producers in Central and Eastern Europe, Kotlin is a contemporary brand with a long history that is well-known for its…


  • OEG delivers strong first-half 2025 performance

    Published:  24 September, 2025 OEG, a leading global offshore energy solutions business, has announced it has delivered a strong first half in 2025, underpinned by a series of landmark contract wins and strategic growth initiatives. The company reported total H1 2025 revenue of $267 million, reflecting robust performance across its complementary divisions, expansion into key markets, and an…


  • IMI delivers �largest production� choke valves to landmark North Sea unmanned production platform

    Published:  24 September, 2025 IMI has announced it has successfully delivered what are believed to be the largest production choke valves ever manufactured to a landmark unmanned processing platform in the North Sea. The 100D DRAG multi-stage, multi-turn control valves, manufactured at the company’s IMI CCI production facility in Austria, measure 20” x 20” and…


  • Whey protein preload shows promise for glycaemic control in gestational diabetes

    Emerging clinical evidence from Arla Foods Ingredients, in collaboration with Aarhus University and the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, suggests that pre-meal consumption of Lacprodan ISO.WaterShake whey protein isolate may support blood glucose management in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). GDM is characterised by impaired insulin production or utilisation during pregnancy, leading to elevated blood…


  • BSI unveils seven new ISO standards to boost food chain safety

    BSI has announced the release of seven international standards, including two recently published ISO standards and five completely revised ones, with the goal of modernising and harmonising Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) under ISO 22000, the international benchmark for food safety management systems. This is a significant development for food safety throughout the global supply chain. Between…


  • Chocomel upgrades to 300ml resealable bottles

    FrieslandCampina has announced a packaging transition for its indulgent dairy drink brand Chocomel, replacing the 250ml can with a 300ml resealable PET bottle across all retail and convenience channels. The move follows independent consumer research identifying the resealable bottle as the most preferred format, offering enhanced convenience, portability, and consumption flexibility — particularly for on-the-go…


  • Conroe modernises water network with Schneider automation

    Conroe expands water infrastructure using Schneider Electric’s open automation. The city is deploying EcoStruxure Automation Expert across 19 facilities to cut costs, accelerate scaling, and build resilience into one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the United States.


  • Unlocking the potential of digital pressure transmitters

    Digital pressure transmitters are reshaping how industries manage measurement. These devices reduce wiring complexity, enable remote monitoring, and adapt to diverse applications across manufacturing, energy, and heavy machinery. With protocols like CANopen and IO-Link, they bring reliability and flexibility to systems where precision and safety are paramount.