Process industries

Despite growing awareness of environmental impact, most consumers are still hesitant to choose circular food products – such as items in recycled packaging or ‘wonky’ produce – citing concerns about quality (56%), safety (51%), and reliability (49%). These insights are captured in BSI’s latest report, The Tipping Point: Building Trust in the Circular Economy, developed in…

IMCD and FrieslandCampina Professional have announced an expansion of their strategic distribution partnership across key EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) markets. As of 1 January 2026, IMCD will distribute FrieslandCampina Professional’s Kievit portfolio of food and beverage ingredients in several new markets. Building on a successful collaboration in select countries including Italy, the Nordics,…

dsm-firmenich’s new line of ModulaSENSE maskers are offering manufacturers greater precision and performance in ready-to-mix (RTM) drinks and protein bars when made with Vertis CanolaPRO by accurately targeting bitterness, astringency, and liquorice-like notes at the molecular level. The new ModulaSENSE maskers, which were created utilising receptor-based technology, fully utilise its plant protein, Vertis CanolaPRO. Vertis…

Akona Process Solutions is now building Cablevey conveying systems in the UK, helping European manufacturers with faster lead times, lower costs and a smarter solution. Previously produced exclusively in the US, the decision to co-locate production to the UK has been driven by customer demand and commercial strategy. With an increasing requirement for shorter lead…

August 2025 will see Popcorn Kitchen up the ante with regards its Christmas gifting offer, courtesy of a 3-strong chocolate bar offer consisting of White Chocolate Raspberry, Dark Chocolate Orange and Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Popcorn. With Salted Caramel Popcorn Chocolate already firmly established as a cult giant bar, the decision was taken to give…

Innophos VersaCal Bright – a science-backed, clean-label solution – delivers the whiteness and brightness of titanium dioxide (TiO₂), with the added benefit of essential nutrients. The leading innovator in specialty phosphates said the launch follows the US Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of Innophos’ petition to use calcium phosphate as a safe colour additive…

The James Hutton Institute has announced that Dr Kelly Houston, Dr Isabelle Colas and Dr Sarah McKim are joint deputy directors of one of its innovation centres, the International Barley Hub (IBH). The IBH promotes scientific discovery and innovation to future-proof barley, the predominant crop grown in Scotland. Climate change and other environmental challenges, coupled…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a wide range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a wide range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a wide range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity…