Process industries


  • Longitude Lines Up More Work at Shell’s West Delta Deep Concession off Egypt

    Engineering consultancy Longitude Engineering, a branch of Oslo-listed ABL Group, has secured a contract to provide detailed engineering and project management services for Petroleum Marine Services (PMS), the main contractor for the Phase XI Deepwater Project of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession. Longitude engineering scope comprises detailed design of deepwater rigid jumpers, development…


  • Lidl Belgium is nation’s first retailer to offer a plant-based minced beef mix

    Lidl Belgium is the first supermarket in the country to introduce a combination of 60% beef and 40% vegetable proteins in a plant-based minced beef mix. The product looks and tastes like classic minced beef, but has much lower CO₂ emissions, up to 40% less, according to Lidl who says it is introducing meat lovers to…


  • NSF launches MOAH-free certification programme for food industry materials

    The MOAH-Free certification programme for non-food chemicals and food equipment materials used across the food manufacturing industry was launched today by NSF, an independent worldwide services organisation. This new certification sets a strict standard for materials used in food processing facilities and tackles growing concerns about the contamination of food items with mineral oil aromatic…


  • Mallows Bottling crowned Manufacturer of the Year at Made in the UK Awards

    Mallows Bottling, the multi-award winning contract bottler of alcoholic and soft drinks, has been named Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) at the Made in the UK Awards 2025. The ceremony took place at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, celebrating the UK’s most innovative and successful manufacturers. Founded in 2021 by father and son…


  • Futamura UK commits to further investment in its British site

    Today, Futamura announces a new £15 million initiative at its Wigton-based factory to drive major changes in its sustainability and performance, following significant investments in site infrastructure and machinery in recent years. The product’s environmental impact will be lessened as a result of this significant investment, which will also increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions.…


  • Ocado data shows that consumers are becoming more interested in trying different sauces

    According to recent supermarket search and sales data, British consumers are looking to expand their condiment collections by adding bold flavours and craft sauces, indicating that they are no longer satisfied with having only tomato sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise in the refrigerator. Stats from Ocado Retail show that searches for condiments have risen 45% year-on-year,…


  • MOMO Kombucha collaborate with Natoora to launch Watermelon Kombucha

    South London based husband and wife team, MOMO Kombucha has launched Watermelon Kombucha (RRP £4.50 per 330ml glass bottle) with Natoora. MOMO’s unfiltered kombucha blends perfectly with Sentinel Watermelon, resulting in a burst of sweet, fruity flavour perfectly balanced by the classic zingy tones of Kombucha. The Sentinel Watermelon is grown by Oscar Zerbinati, in…


  • New report issues a call to action for the UK to upskill on offshore wind robotics

    Published:  02 July, 2025 A new report, published by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, showcases the need to develop robotics and autonomous systems within the UK offshore wind industry, and the skills needed to make this a reality by 2030. The report focuses on the crucial role that robotics can play in ensuring the…


  • Floating renewables anchoring technology

    Published:  02 July, 2025 Triton Anchor a subsea innovation company based in Scotland, Norway, and the United States, has announced it has been awarded two patents in the United States for its proprietary offshore anchor and subsea deployment tool, with a notice of allowance for the anchor patent also received in Japan. The company says…


  • Sofina Foods maintains aggressive expansion strategy with Finnebrogue acquisition

    Sofina Foods has confirmed the acquisition of Finnebrogue as the two companies look to provide sustainable, high-quality food products that and will complement each other’s existing food distribution network across the UK and in Europe. Finnebrogue is a family-owned, award-winning food manufacturing business, established in 1991 and currently employing around 1,200 people across four state-of-the-art…