Process industries


  • Fortifi acquires Provisur Technologies to deliver end-to-end processing

    Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Provisur Technologies, a leading provider of further processing solutions to the protein industry. The acquisition reflects Fortifi’s broader strategy to offer complete, full-line solutions that include best-in-class automation, robotics and software capabilities. “This is a pivotal moment for our organization and our valued…


  • Acoustic imaging in hazardous locations now with ATEX and IECEx certification

    FLIR Si2x-Series enables reliable detection of pressurised gas leaks, mechanical faults, and partial discharge in explosive vapor and dust environments FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced an IECEx certified version of the Si2x, an advanced industrial acoustic imaging camera purpose-built for professional inspectors who need fast, accurate compressed air and gas leak detection in…


  • Stora Enso’s €1bn investment transforms European packaging landscape

    On August 18, Oulu, Finland, opened the biggest and most advanced consumer packaging board production line in Europe. The new line was introduced by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Kari Jordan, the chair of the board of directors of Stora Enso, Hans Sohlström, the president and chief executive officer of Stora Enso, and Olli-Pekka Kaikkonen,…


  • EPP’s VMI Mixer unleashes production power at Brutons

    Brutons the Bakers, in Cardiff, has installed a Berto VMI mixer from European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) to replace a 25-year-old mixer with an efficient new solution. Through its seven retail shops and online storefront, Brutons the Bakers has been serving a vast range of bread, pastry products and cakes to the region since 1898.…


  • Master flavour balance with Lionel Hitchen’s Miso solution

    As food brands navigate the regulatory shift and consumer demand for healthier products, Lionel Hitchen is offering its miso flavour, which supports salt reduction targets, boosts flavour perception, and aligns with the umami trend dominating new product development. Lionel Hitchen’s miso flavour stands out as a key component in the context of modern flavour development…


  • Gnaw encourages shoppers to rediscover dessert traditions with ‘Pudfolio’ chocolate bars

    English Heritage has raised the worrying spectre of the Great British Pud being in decline with only2% of households making a daily homemade pudding and 62% rarely or never making them at all. According to The English Heritage report, ‘Although classic treats like crumbles, pies and steam puddings remain popular they often find themselves gazumped…


  • Gnaw encourages shoppers to rediscover dessert traditions with ‘Pudfolio’

    English Heritage has raised the worrying spectre of the Great British Pud being in decline with only2% of households making a daily homemade pudding and 62% rarely or never making them at all. According to The English Heritage report, ‘Although classic treats like crumbles, pies and steam puddings remain popular they often find themselves gazumped…


  • Flint Group’s Flexocure LEAP UV curing technology safeguards food packaging

    Flint Group has introduced Flexocure LEAP, a new line of UV inks that enable converters to easily adjust to evolving migration compliance regulations, marking a market-first advancement in ink technology development for the worldwide UV flexo printing sector. Built on an entirely new resin system, Flexocure LEAP is designed to significantly reduce the risk of…


  • Recycling made easier with Henkel’s hot melt adhesive for PET bottles

    Technomelt EM 335 RE, an adhesive designed to meet the demands of contemporary recycling procedures, is now available from Henkel.  It is alkali-dispersible and can be removed by up to 98 per cent. The Technomelt EM 335 RE has strong performance and recycling capabilities while labels made of plastic and paper work best with this…


  • Mondi’s technology investment fuels barrier range expansion

    Mondi’s investment in cutting-edge technology makes it possible to increase the production of ultra-high barrier paper. Mondi is expanding its range of high-performance barrier papers with the rollout of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a paper-based solution that meets even the most demanding packaging requirements. Following its previously announced €16 million investment in state-of-the-art technology at its…