Process industries


  • PPMA Total Show 2025: Levi Roots spices up UK exhibition

    PPMA Total Show 2025 will welcome Levi Roots as the keynote speaker on Day 3. After rising to prominence on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den where he won investment for his Reggae Reggae Sauce, Levi gained widespread acclaim and propelled his brand into mainstream markets. As part of his ‘Roots to Success’ vision, Levi will be…


  • New MD signals next chapter for Food Alert

    Food Alert, a leading provider of food safety and compliance services across the UK, has appointed Fraser Parramint as its new managing director. He will succeed David Bashford, who retires after 26 years of dedicated leadership. The food compliance brand supports hundreds of clients across the hospitality, retail, and food manufacturing sectors. The appointment marks…


  • Coveris takes a stand against waste with mono-material tortilla wrap packaging

    Coveris has introduced mono-material packaging for tortilla wraps as part of its No Waste commitment. With a lengthy shelf life, MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging takes the place of thermoforming substrates made of mixed materials that are not recyclable. The project resulted from close cooperation with a tortilla wrap manufacturer, seeking a more sustainable alternative to…


  • Coveris takes a stand against waste with mono-material packaging

    Coveris has introduced mono-material packaging for tortilla wraps as part of its No Waste commitment. With a lengthy shelf life, MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging takes the place of thermoforming substrates made of mixed materials that are not recyclable. The project resulted from close cooperation with a tortilla wrap manufacturer, seeking a more sustainable alternative to…


  • Ensure safety with Bio-Rad’s salmonella detection kit

    Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the launch of EZ-Check Salmonella spp. Kit, a rapid qualitative test for detection of Salmonella spp. in a variety of food and environmental samples. The test has been validated by AOAC International (under the AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Method Program) and certified NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certification. Bio-Rad’s ready-to-use EZ-Check…


  • 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…