Process industries

A novel method for producing cost-effective barrier-coated flexible paper packaging solutions is presented by Heidelberg and Solenis. Flexible paper packaging, or “paperization,” as an alternative to plastics, is becoming more and more significant in terms of a functional circular economy. The market for flexible paper packaging is expected to expand by 4.5% a year until…

Puratein C, a 90%+ high-purity canola protein isolate created to satisfy the rising demand for clean-label, nutritionally complete plant proteins, is now being sold commercially for the first time by Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global technology leader in plant-based protein innovation. “The first sales of Puratein canola protein mark another step in scaling Burcon’s innovation…

Last night, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) unveiled the winners of its FDF Awards in front of an audience of key stakeholders from across the industry. Held at the world-renowned London Roundhouse, the FDF Awards celebrates the top talent and innovation from across the sector. Across 20 categories, it rewards the organisations, projects, and…

Last night, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) unveiled the winners of its FDF Awards in front of an audience of key stakeholders from across the industry. Held at the world-renowned London Roundhouse, the FDF Awards celebrates the top talent and innovation from across the sector. Across 20 categories, it rewards the organisations, projects, and…

Tomra Food has unveiled its most advanced optical sorting machine to date — the Tomra 4C — designed to streamline operations and elevate product quality for nut and individually quick frozen (IQF) processors. Announced by Kristof Franckx, product manager for Tomra’s chute portfolio, the Tomra 4C is engineered to reduce downtime and simplify daily tasks…

In order to increase production dependability and operational efficiency in dairy and beverage operations, GEA has introduced GEA InsightPartner EvoHDry, a new digital service offering. The system was designed especially for intricate industrial settings where continuous operation is necessary to produce high-quality goods including cheese, cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and new-born formula. GEA InsightPartner EvoHDry…

With the introduction of its new Taco Recipe Kits, Gran Luchito, an authentic Mexican cuisine brand, is broadening its product line. The launch, which is a first for the brand and comes in four flavour profiles — Al Pastor, Barbacoa, Birria, and Carnitas — marks the next phase in the company’s goal to introduce strong,…

Consuming Palatinose (isomaltulose) enhances the body’s hormonal and glycaemic response to a second meal by raising GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and PYY (peptide tyrosine tyrosine) levels, according to a recent study (Zhang J. et al (2025). Gut Hormones and Postprandial Metabolic Effects of Isomaltulose vs. Saccharose Consumption in People with Metabolic Syndrome. Nutrients, 17(15), 2539. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152539) by Zhang et…