Process industries
-
Today marks the formal inauguration of a new €2.2 million project aimed at encouraging Europeans to cultivate, deliver, and consume more plant-based food. ProVeg International’s two national offices will be crucial to how the money is used. A component of the EU’s Food Impact Funding Framework is the Innovative Strategies to Accelerate Adoption and Consumption…
-
A major injection of $14m in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives made from plants. Lead investor Emerald Technology Ventures runs Europe’s first specialist, venture-backed investment fund targeting the full packaging lifecycle. The fund aims to catalyse leaps in advanced materials that benefit…
-
innocent drinks is adding new high-vegetable shakes to its core line. as part of the company’s plan to help people live healthier lives through the tasty benefits of fruits and vegetables. The Green Goodness and Red Goodness smoothies are packed with over 25% vegetables whilst still being fruit-led. The result is a delicious smoothie, with…
-
NETZSCH Pumps USA introduces the TORNADO T1 XXLB-F Rotary Lobe Pump, a new high-performance model engineered for demanding, large-scale pumping applications. With flow rates up to 6160 GPM (1,400 m³/h) and differential pressures up to 174 psi (12 bar), the XXLB-F extends the TORNADO® line into new territory, offering maximum flow in a compact, modular, and service-friendly…
-
Published: 03 September, 2025 Britain risks missing its 2030 offshore wind target of 55 gigawatts (5 GW floating) due to infrastructure bottlenecks, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council, a world-leading trade association for the energy supply chain. Despite a UK project pipeline totalling 96.4 GW (51.4% floating), only 43 GW –…
-
Published: 03 September, 2025 Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) has announced it has appointed experienced sector leader James Christie to head up activities across Europe and Africa following significant growth and plans for further global expansion. Christie, who has over 25 years’ industry experience most recently with Ashtead Technology, takes up the newly created role…
-
The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO), the business-led, not-for-profit organisation tasked with designing, delivering and operating the new Deposit Return Scheme for single use plastic and metal drinks containers in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England, has appointed John Bason as chair. John Bason brings a wealth of experience working with stakeholders across food and…
-
Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has marked a tenfold growth in turnover over the last five years – and is targeting ambitious plans for even further growth. Turnover at the Hereford-based business is forecast to hit £12m this year, with Autopack already £1.5m ahead of its sales targets in the first quarter of…
-
Food tech innovator NoPalm Ingredients, in collaboration with Nizo Food Research, has announced the establishment of its first Demonstration Factory at the Food Innovation Campus in Ede. This facility represents a significant milestone in transitioning from pilot-scale experiments to full commercial production of sustainable alternatives to palm oil and other tropical oils, such as coconut…
-
Monmouthshire-based Hive Mind Mead and Brew Co has announced its debut in Marks & Spencer stores nationwide, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The company’s line of sparkling meads — including Pure Honey, Honey and Rhubarb, and Honey and Elderflower varieties — made with British honey, is now available in 50 M&S outlets across…
© 2b Publishing 2026.