Process industries

Katie Simpson has been named head of marketing, UK & International for the Oddlygood Group, a plant-based firm that owns the Rude Health and Oddlygood brands. Simpson, who most recently served as head of UK & Ireland marketing at Innocent Drinks, has more than 20 years of marketing experience at significant FMCG companies. Here, she…

Blowscan and Thermoscan, which have been shown to assist manufacturers enhance PET bottle performance, cut waste, and speed up development cycles, will be on display on BMT’s stand at drinktec 2025. BMT (Blow Moulding Technologies), will showcase its cutting-edge hardware, alongside its materials characterisation and simulation services for the global packaging industry. “At BMT we…

Rosaluna, a renowned mezcal brand, has made its debut in the UK, providing customers with an all-natural agave spirit. Spirit Cartel, who distributes Rosaluna, said the spirit has a 40% alcohol content and was distilled by a sixth-generation family in the undulating hills of Santiago Matalán in Oaxaca, the mezcal-making capital of Mexico. Certified as…

Weltec Biopower, a German manufacturer, is currently constructing a biomethane plant for the Elivia Group in partnership with its French partner, Agripower France. Le Lion-d’Angers, in the Pays de la Loire area of western France, is home to the headquarters of France’s second-largest cattle producer. The plant will inject biomethane into the public gas grid…

The Happy Egg Company, the flagship brand of Noble Foods, has teamed up with Starfrost to introduce a new line of ready-to-cook, value-added omelettes. Central to this collaboration are two of Starfrost’s state-of-the-art Helix Spiral Freezers, which are enabling Noble Foods to launch a new production line efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of product…

When it comes to sustainable food packaging, tailor-made work is required. “Barrier paper is never standard, but always tailored to the product it is to package,” says Peter Hackl, head of packaging at delfort. At Fachpack 2025 Hall 3 / Booth number 3-368), delfort will be showcasing its range of barrier papers for a wide…

Increased mobility, flexible work schedules, and balanced kindergarten and school meals have led to a shift in eating habits in recent years. Instead of the classic three main meals, now the focus is on the evening meal. During the day small snacks keep hunger at bay, supply new energy, and keep the mood upbeat. According…

Sappi Europe is bringing its complete arsenal of label papers and packaging solutions to two major industry events this September: Drinktec in Munich (15-19 September) and Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona (16-19 September). At both shows, visitors will discover Sappi’s full spectrum of innovations, from self-adhesive face stock papers and release liners to wet glue label…

Australia’s first locally-produced cocktail bitters brand has announced the official launch of its Aromatic and Orange Bitters in London, bringing two of its award-winning flavours to the on and off-trade this month. Following successful launches in the USA including workshops at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans last week, hosted by bar entrepreneur and…

Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging has announced a strategic partnership to mass produce PET bottlecaps. Hordijk has more than 100 years of experience in packaging innovation, with a focus on sustainability and commitment to innovation in circular packaging. Hordijk develops and manufactures plastic packaging solutions for the food, and other manufacturing sectors, serving customers…