Process industries

This summer, the Belgian beer company Chouffe plans to redesign its whole line-up, emphasising its mascot character and using more vibrant colours. Brighter colours, intricate landscapes, bold lettering, and a more emotive Marcel – the brand’s gnome mascot – are all part of the updated visual identity, which is being implemented throughout the whole Chouffe…

Members of a criminal organisation that was producing tainted oils and selling them as extra virgin olive oil in Greece and other EU nations has been disbanded, according to the Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of Northern Greece. To dismantle the criminal organisation, a police operation was carried out at noon on Monday 14 April…

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, announces the appointment of Robert van Dorst to managing director Key EMEA/Asia. Based in the Netherlands, van Dorst is responsible for developing and leading strategies that bring Key’s advanced optical sorting, conveying and other automation systems, as well as best-in-class service, to food processors…

HealthTech BioActives (HTBA), the leading innovator in citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12 for health and nutrition, today unveils new research showcasing how its pioneering methylcobalamin ingredient – MecobalActive – can effectively support cognitive focus, physical power and endurance in healthy, active individuals. According to HTBA, the findings present an exciting opportunity, allowing…

The Stephen Manheimer Scholarship in Flavor Science has been established by Kerry Group and the Monell Chemical Senses Centre to recognise the important contributions Stephen Manheimer made to the food and flavour industries over his 60-year career. The scholarship is intended to support the next generation of flavour scientists in advancing the understanding of important…

In an effort to unite stakeholders, promote clearer regulatory paths for novel foods, and speed up development, NFX UK, the UK’s first dedicated Novel Foods Expert Network, has announced the introduction of its new digital platform. NFX UK said that through its community-building platform and support system, it will empower innovators to develop and commercialise…

Award-winning craft distiller Penrhos Gin has unveiled a limited-edition pink ‘Wonky’ Strawberry Gin created entirely from misshapen and surplus strawberries, coinciding with new national research that reveals cocktails will overtake traditional drinks at tennis-watching parties this summer. The limited-edition spirit, which transforms imperfectly perfect strawberries destined for waste from the Penrhos farm into a premium…

As businesses look for security amidst tariff uncertainty, regulatory technology platform Rubicon Bridge has extended its service to allow food and food supplement brands to access European markets. With global tariffs disrupting established supply chains, Rubicon Bridge says it technology helps businesses quickly pivot to avoid increased import duties and access more stable regulatory environments.…

A study conducted by North East Masters of Science and Engineering students suggests that recyclable plastic trays could be a significantly more eco-friendly option for food packing than the commonly used plastic-lined paperboard trays. And while environmental concerns around plastic use are well known, this latest research argues that recyclability is more important than simply…

The new E-Bake G2 tunnel oven from GEA significantly reduces energy consumption in industrial baking. Source: GEA Posted: 28 May 2025 Share this page The E-Bake G2 is a new electric industrial baking oven from GEA that promises better process control and increased energy efficiency. GEA said the E-Bake G2, created to satisfy the changing…