Process industries
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IN Food launches with its first edition online. Issue 1 examines commodity volatility, export pressures, packaging reformulation under PFAS scrutiny, and automation shifts across dairy, plant-based processing, and line design.
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Sachets face scrutiny, yet their market is growing steadily. Despite legislative and consumer challenges, sachets remain pivotal in flexible packaging, with innovations showcased at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026. The event highlights advancements in recyclability and sustainability, essential for meeting future market demands.
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Cold Chain Technologies partners with Gobi to expand CGT shippers. CCT will supply the Altai self-cooling container, delivering +2 °C to +8 °C or +15 °C to +25 °C control for 96+ hours without power or PCM conditioning, and integrating with CCT Smart Solutions for visibility.
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LogiPharma 2026 in Vienna shifts sessions to audience-driven debate formats. Town halls, Oxford-style debates, and round tables will use live Q&A, polls, and word clouds to steer discussion on AI, tariffs, and sustainability.
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Testo Saveris will showcase its full food monitoring portfolio at Internorga. From handheld measurement devices to fully networked, cloud-based food safety management systems, the company will demonstrate how digital monitoring tools are reshaping compliance, efficiency, and real-time oversight across professional kitchens and foodservice operations.
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DalterFood expands with a new Parmesan packaging plant. The €1 million Parma facility enhances capacity and precision in cheese cutting and packaging, vital for export and foodservice sectors. Advanced systems ensure high standards and sustainability, supporting DalterFood’s competitive edge in international markets.
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OE Meyer achieves efficiency gains with dry vacuum technology. The Ohio-based supplier has enhanced process performance by adopting Leybold’s dry screw vacuum pumps. This transition has improved operational safety and reduced costs, aligning with modern environmental standards and offering sustainable alternatives to traditional vacuum solutions.
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Middledale Foods partners with J R Harding & Sons. The collaboration aims to stabilise the UK’s organic butter supply chain amidst ongoing shortages. Leveraging J R Harding & Sons’ storage facilities, this move seeks to counteract declining milk volumes and high European demand, securing a reliable sourcing solution for UK food manufacturers.
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Mettler-Toledo redefines UK operations with advanced inspection strategy. The company integrates key technologies in response to increased auditing demands, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. By connecting devices across lines, manufacturers gain real-time insights and reduce manual tasks, ensuring consistent evidence during audits.
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FDA expands spirulina extract use to all food categories. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved spirulina extract as a colour additive for all foods, following a petition by GNT. This decision is poised to revolutionise the US food industry by enabling natural blue and green hues, impacting sectors like bakery.
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