Process industries


  • Boost in capacity elevating Firebrand Brewing Co. to new heights

    Firebrand Brewing Co. in Cornwall has installed two more 7,500-litre fermentation containers to expand its brewing capacity in response to rising demand for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic brews. Joe Thompson, co-owner and head brewer at Firebrand Brewing Co. (pictured) says after starting in 2025 with the “busiest January ever”, each month sales has seen continue…


  • Angus & Oink brings bold new seasonings and meal kits to Tesco

    Inspired by street food and barbecue hotspots across the globe, Angus & Oink’s daring new seasonings, sauces, and meal kits are now available exclusively at Tesco for 16 weeks. The new collection, which includes vivid sauces, globally inspired seasonings, fuss-free meal kits and sachets with a BBQ theme, is meant to deliver next-level flavour to…


  • Signatrol upgrades temp data logging software to stay ahead of the curve

    Building on the success of its SL60 series of cost-effective miniature temperature and humidity dataloggers, Signatrol has launched an updated version of TempIT5, the software package that works alongside the data loggers. The new look TempIT5 offers significantly increased speed, reliability, and efficiency with several high functioning features that are particularly beneficial to food and…


  • Burcon announces availability of high-purity fava protein isolate

    Burcon NutraScience Corporation has announced the successful commercial production and official launch of FavaPro, its 90%+ high-purity fava protein isolate. This milestone marks the latest addition to Burcon’s growing portfolio of its next-generation plant-based protein ingredients for food, beverage, foodservice, nutrition and nutraceutical product applications. As consumer demand for healthy and sustainable protein alternatives continues…


  • Fachpack 2025: Syntegon invites you to unlock success via its technologies and services

    Syntegon will show how life cycle services, sustainable processes, and packaging technology can all be merged into a single integrated solution to address difficulties throughout the food processing and packaging lines’ life cycle. The company’s trade show presence at Fachpack 2025 will emphasise two key product highlights and emphasise future viability, adaptability, and production reliability.…


  • PPMA Total Show 2025: former Sainsbury’s CEO to deliver day 2 keynote

    PPMA Total Show 2025 has announced Mike Coupe as the keynote speaker on Day 2.  A highly respected former CEO of Sainsbury’s, Mike Coupe is credited for leading the company’s transition to online and convenience shopping, championing the brand’s digital transformation and guiding its sustainable journey. Automate UK, organisers of the PPMA Total Show 2025,…


  • Analysis: elevating flavour – deli sauces to capture market growth

    According to Innova Market Insights, the global market for deli sauces and seasonings has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the past five years. Trend analysts predict that the segment’s growth will stay steady during the next five years. By considerable margin, Europe leads the world in new product introductions,…


  • Quorn transforms packaging and promises no artificial ingredients in core frozen products

    Quorn’s daring new collection seeks to change how people view its category and brand with the launch of its first range to claim high protein with no artificial ingredients. With all artificial ingredients removed, Quorn’s best-selling vegetarian products are in retailer offering: Quorn Mince, now made with four ingredients Quorn Pieces, now made with three…


  • Natural Power supports launch of first South of Scotland Heat Networks Prospectus

    Published:  06 August, 2025 Natural Power, a leading renewable energy consultancy, has announced it has completed the research, analysis and interpretation that underpins the first South of Scotland Heat Network prospectus that was launched recently by South of Scotland Enterprise. The document, created jointly by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Dumfries & Galloway and…


  • North Star signs mega ship deal with RWE

    Published:  06 August, 2025 North Star has announced it has secured multi-million-pound landmark agreements to support RWE’s growing offshore wind farm portfolio with four hybrid-powered commissioning /service operation vessels (C/SOVs). The deal comprises two firm long-term charter agreements and two reservation agreements for new-build vessels, together representing the first and largest commitment in the sector…