Process industries

Grupo Monbake, the Spain-based bakery group, has named former Reckitt director Borja Lomba Sorrondegui as its new CEO. Lomba succeeds Aurelio Antuna, who has led Monbake since 2018 and will now assume the role of chairman at the company. Monbake manufactures, markets and distributes its products for Spain and abroad, with a presence in more…

A limited-edition ice cream designed for gamers has been introduced by Wall’s in collaboration with the world’s best-selling game, Minecraft. Approximately 79% of people on the internet now participate in some kind of online gaming. Eighty per cent of this group, which consists of over 3 million people globally, frequently eat and drink while playing…

Greatview, a worldwide provider of aseptic carton packaging has opened a new factory in Italy as demand increases across Europe. The new facility seeks to give consumers a competitive, dependable, and superior choice for aseptic carton packaging of liquid goods. The Perugia-based facility, called “Greatview Italy,” was created in collaboration with CG Europoligrafico SpA, an…

With its well-known brands and significant consumer acceptance, Ferrero’s acquisition of WK Kellogg Co is expected to broaden the company’s reach as it plans  strategic growth. The Ferrero Group and WK Kellogg Co announced it they has entered into a definitive agreement under which Ferrero has agreed to acquire WK Kellogg Co, for $3.1 billion…

Titan Enterprises is spotlighting the customer testing phase as a vital milestone in the research and development of its latest product: a low-cost ultrasonic beverage flowmeter designed specifically for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) drinks dispensing systems. The manufacturer of innovative flow measurement solutions, said the release was developed in response to a drinks dispenser OEM’s…

A new alliance comprising top food firms in the dairy industry have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind effort to promote sustainable dairy farming. To accomplish important climate, nature, and water goals while maintaining high standards of animal care, the Dairy Roadmap is guaranteeing that farmers have an equal voice working alongside major retailers, foodservice and…

Klöckner Pentaplast has announced the release of kp Elite Nova, the lightest modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray of its kind. The tray uses a ribbed design to add strength in critical areas, while keeping weight and material use to a minimum, making it around 10% lighter than any other tray in its category – without…

Dr. Will’s, the UK natural condiments brand, has launched Olive Oil Mayo 175g, a smooth and creamy newcomer to join the successful Avocado Oil Mayo 175g to further champion the brand’s commitment to cleaner, tastier alternatives. Both products will debut in 130 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide on 27th July, marking Dr. Will’s first-ever rollout into Sainsbury’s.…

WITT-Gasetechnik is offering the LEAK-MASTER PRO/PRO 2 series to meet the challenge of leaking modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), which can shorten the shelf life of products, lead to spoilage and cause expensive product recalls. The leak detectors detect even micro-leaks as small as 10 micrometres, working rapidly and completely non-destructively providing maximum product quality and…

Dinnissen’s latest mixer combines safety, hygiene, and precision in one smart, space efficient solution. The Pegasus Moving Mixer is a system with movable mixers and barrels designed for fully automated mixing without any manual handling. The barrel containing unmixed product is automatically lifted, rotated, and connected to the Pegasus mixer, where its contents are discharged…