Process industries
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The first item in Fox’s Burton’s Companies’ (FBC) cookie line to be non-HFSS (not high in fat, salt, or sugar) is Maryland Delightfully Good. The new range, Maryland-FBC-Cookie-Delightfully-Good, represents a turning point in the brand’s development, offers health-conscious consumers the distinctive flavour of a Maryland cookie while having more than 30% less sugar than its…
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The team at a Middleton on the Wolds-based chicken business is celebrating after winning three prestigious awards for the taste of its chicken. Soanes Poultry’s Red Tractor-assured Grain Fed and Higher Welfare chicken were awarded the accolades in the Guild of Fine Foods’ Great Taste competition 2025. The business’s Higher Welfare Whole Chicken and Grain…
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The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Frigomeccanica, expanding its portfolio of Middleby Food Processing equipment. The worldwide manufacturer of equipment for the commercial foodservice, food processing, and residential kitchen industries, said Frigomeccanica is a global leader in equipment solutions for drying, defrosting, fermentation, refrigeration and preservation used in the food processing industry. Based in…
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Minebea Intec said it is establishing new benchmarks for accuracy, usability, and connection by introducing a new, cutting-edge MiNexx 3000 floor scale along with three new, high-performance weighing indicators as the centrepiece under the tagline “Our Innoweightion. Your Progress.” Whether for manual weighing, automated processes or heavy-duty applications, the MiNexx weighing indicators are aimed at…
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Since 2021, 1.5 billion parts of fibre have been added to the nation’s plates thanks to the Food & Drink Federation’s Action on Fibre project, which aims to close the gap between the country’s fibre intake and the dietary requirement. According to the Food & Drink Federation (FDF), participating firms have contributed 118 million fibre…
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Europe’s industrial backbone is facing a silent divide. While automation headlines are dominated by “lights-out” factories and billion-euro investments, the real test is unfolding on the shop floors of small and mid-sized manufacturers. For every multinational with a data-driven smart plant, there are dozens of European SMEs wrestling with legacy kit, skills shortages, and the…
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The green transformation of the packaging industry will once again take centre stage at the Sudpack booth at Fachpack 2025. At Booth 4-212, the film manufacturer will showcase not only its expertise in sustainability, but also its latest products for the food industry – ranging from ultra-thin skin films and next-generation recyclable pouch, thermoforming, and…
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Nestlé Confectionery’s brand-new bakery-inspired line is expected to excite lovers all over the United Kingdom. Released this month, the line-up features Aero Double Choc Brownie Flavour, Milkybar Crispy Cookie, and Munchies Vanilla Cheesecake Flavour, all inspired by beloved baked treats. Aero Double Choc Brownie Flavour These bite-sized pieces of bubbly brownie flavour Aero are perfect…
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Vattenfall is currently offering a sea-farmed treat called Wind Farmed Seaweed Snacks, which are snacks manufactured from seaweed cultivated at an offshore wind farm, in collaboration with the legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson. The partnership seeks to demonstrate how offshore wind farms may support food production that can aid in the regeneration of the marine…
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Tesco has introduced LinerlessLid punnet packaging for Metis plums after teaming up with Coveris. Produced by European fruit leaders Royal (Spain), Blue Whale (France) and Granfrutta Zani (Italy), connected by variety manager Star Fruits and Rusticas Del Gualdalquivir, Metis plums have debuted new bright, engaging and colourful LinerlessLid and punnet packaging. Metis plums are naturally…
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