Process industries
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Image: AdobeStock_267051858 Posted: 7 July 2025 Share this page The new guidance, which has been developed through extensive engagement and consultation with industry, aims to support food businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be compliant with mechanically separated meat (MSM) regulations, in line with the outcome of Supreme Court and High Court rulings.…
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Jérémy Rouxel and Marion Derycke, founder of the HIC Cider House © Gwen Tilly Posted: 7 July 2025 Share this page HIC Cider House has spent €150,000 to upgrade and enlarge its manufacturing facilities. New machinery, increased processing power with new equipment (tanks, bottling line and isobarometric pasteurisers), better processing capacity, improvement of logistics and…
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KHS is using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve the issues of the variety of closure alternatives and the increased demands on inspection technologies since tethered caps have been required for all single-use PET bottles in the EU since July 2024. The solutions supplier has added AI-based fault identification to its well-proven Innocheck TSI closing inspection…
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IBM Research and Nestlé R&D are collaborating to create a generative AI tool that can recognise new high-barrier packaging materials. Nestlé and IBM scientists leveraged AI-based processing techniques to construct a knowledge base of known materials from public and proprietary documents. The team fine-tuned a fit-for-purpose chemical language model on this curated corpus, enabling it…
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Wolong Electric America, a global leader in industrial motor and drive technology, introduces a new line of high-power, low-voltage motors to its Quantum horizontal motor line. Designed for demanding horizontal pumping applications in oil and gas and natural gas compression facilities, these two-pole, three-phase, 460V motors offer up to 1500 horsepower, a power range traditionally reserved…
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Langtins, a British confectionery company, has launched Noomz, a brand-new range of freeze-dried sweets. The new range takes classic candies and transforms household favourites into unique and lightweight sweets. Made famous by space exploration, Noomz is now bringing freeze-dried to the mainstream market with its extreme flavour and crunchy texture captivating the tastebuds of snack…
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ifm has launched the AL5121 IO-Link input/output module, a compact and efficient solution that simplifies the integration of sensors and actuators into control systems. With its space-saving design and advanced capabilities, the AL5121 is a reliable choice for both control cabinet and field applications requiring minimal IP protection. The AL5121 stands out with its ultra-slim 43mm…
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Melissa Law is appointed as chief commercial and transformation officer and Kim Faulkner to join Tate & Lyle as chief supply chain officer. Posted: 6 July 2025 Share this page Tate & Lyle has announced the appointment of Kim Faulkner as chief supply chain officer and Melissa Law as chief commercial and transformation officer. Both…
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IBIS Rice, a Cambodian rice brand, backed by conservationist Chris Packham, has launched an exciting, category innovating product – Bean & Rice Cakes. The nutty bean & rice cakes are a natural source of protein and additional fibre, making them a nutritious snack. IBIS Rice’s new organic Bean & Rice Cakes are being positioned as…
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Coveris Rypin has partnered with the Polish company Brześć to package their “puffs” snacks in recyclable film to increase shelf appeal and reduce packaging waste. The Polish confectionery market, including sweets, chocolate and baked goods, reached about €4.7 billion in 2024, ranking fifth in Europe. According to the Market Monitoring Centre, the largest value is…
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