Process industries

In order to optimise wash performance and free up significant capacity for innovation, Ecolab has introduced Ecolab CIP IQ, an AI-enhanced digital system that transforms the way food and beverage makers manage clean-in-place (CIP) by combining new sensor data with sophisticated analytics. CIP IQ helps plants increase productivity, quality, and sustainability by providing real-time visibility,…

UK food inflation reached an 18-month high in August. Higher interest rates and policy costs are driving household pressures, with shrinkflation now widespread across staples from chocolate to butter. Agronomics warns only food technology can provide long-term resilience.

According to research by water services and treatment company Alpheus, 94 per cent of food and drink makers think a steady supply is essential to their daily operations, yet more than half (61 per cent) do not have a contingency plan in place for their UK facilities. According to a study of Alpheus consumers and…

McCain’s potato experts have added two crowd-pleasing sides to their well-liked Air Fryer line: Crispy Dippers and Hash Brown Bites. These sides are ideal for hosts who have the most guests. Perfect for entertaining mealtimes with friends, the delicious Hash Brown Bites rework the popular breakfast classic into a multipurpose sharer. Each crispy yet fluffy…

For the first time, BRCGS and IFSQN are collaborating with Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, a world leader in precision instruments and product inspection, to offer an engaging live webinar called “How to prevent physical contamination in food production.” For food and packaging professionals worldwide, the webinar, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:00…

With improvements to its snacking and core cheese portfolios, Cathedral City, the top cheese brand in the UK, is bolstering its value-led offering for consumers on a tight budget. The expanded range now includes: Cathedral City Our Mature Cheddar ‘Big Pack’ Slices (12 slices / 250g) – rolling out from this month into Sainsbury’s with…

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the industry standard for corporate climate targets, has verified OFi’s climate targets. This demonstrates that OFI’s goals are in line with the most recent climate science standards for keeping global warming to 1.5°C. Reaching SBTi approval shows that a company is dedicated to providing its clients in the food…

Groundbaker, a clean-label, single-ingredient pea protein that mimics the multipurpose functionality of eggs in bakery applications, was introduced by food-tech inventor Meala FoodTech. Manufacturers may lower expenses, lessen their dependency on unstable egg sources, and streamline formulations with Groundbaker. This egg substitute ensures uniform quality throughout the baking sector while streamlining production. Eggs are still…