Process industries


  • Dole UK and AgriSound’s pollination technology study to redefine fruit production

    Global fruit manufacturer Dole has partnered with AgriSound, a prominent UK-based agri-tech business that specialises in pollination monitoring, to launch a new cooperative pilot study. The project marks a significant leap forward in data-driven agricultural research, aiming to redefine how fruit producers optimise yield, quality, and environmental sustainability through advanced pollination insights. The pilot-study project,…


  • Bühler opens puffing technology centre

    Bühler has opened its new Puffing Application Center in Uzwil, Switzerland, providing food and feed producers industrial-scale capabilities to develop innovative, plant-based, and affordable products. The center strengthens Bühler’s network of research and training centers, equipping customers with the tools and expertise to test, optimise, and scale up puffed grain and pulse products rapidly and…


  • SGS addresses food waste worldwide by introducing The Pledge on Food Waste certification.

    The PLEDGE on Food Waste is now offered by SGS as part of its IMPACT NOW for sustainability concept. Image: orig hamburger plate-unsplash Posted: 13 June 2025 Share this page With the introduction of a new collaboration with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a certification program targeted at food service providers worldwide, SGS, a testing,…


  • Jonny Wilkinson’s One Living launches a new range of functional health shots

    Jonny Wilkinson’s functional wellness company, One Living, is making its debut in the UK health shot market with a new line of 100ml health shots that promote daily wellbeing using potent, natural ingredients without sacrificing flavour. The new range is currently in 520 Tesco stores nationwide and online, priced at £2.00 RRP per shot. Developed…


  • 2025: Small wins and big transformation

    Jacek Smoluch, Mitsubishi Electric’s Robot Product Leader in the CEE region and a specialist in industrial automation, talks about the trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the industry in 2025. What barriers are hindering progress, and what trends will shape the future of industrial automation? The industrial sector is at a crossroads. As the world demands…


  • Growing optimism points to brighter days ahead for the UK

    The UK food and drink industry is expected to rise as businesses express a growing sense of optimism, according to a recent survey from accounting and business advisory firm BDO. In total, 95% of respondents said they feel positive about the prospects for their business, up from 70% in 2023. Additionally, almost two thirds (62%)…


  • Cutting-edge Milling Academy sets a new global benchmark – Bühler

    Bühler has established a brand-new, cutting-edge Milling Academy, a 1,800-square-metre training facility for food and feed millers in the centre of its Swiss headquarters. The facility blends decades of experience with the newest technology and teaching techniques to meet the changing demands of the business. Course participants can obtain a practical understanding of important industry…


  • Checkpoint Sytems offers first RFID tag for fresh food retail management

    Checkpoint Systems’s Chinook, an advanced RFID inlay designed specifically for reusable packaging, offers improved traceability, durability, and microwave safety throughout the retail supply chain. The inlay is designed to be a rugged, reliable solution that supports repeated use without compromising food safety or RFID functionality. Fully standards-compliant, Chinook offers confidence to retailers, manufacturers, and food…


  • Eat Real and Belazu collaborate to introduce chip flavours

    In their first-ever joint venture, Eat Real and Belazu, a renowned chef-grade ingredient company, have joined together to introduce a new flavour. The Spicy Rose Harissa & Creamy Yoghurt Hummus Chip is Eat Real’s first limited-edition flavour. The partnership marks Eat Real’s first-ever brand collaboration, joining forces with Belazu to bring new and different flavours…


  • ScottishPower and Oasis Marine study proves feasibility of offshore charging

    Published:  11 June, 2025 Offshore charging for both battery-powered crew transfer and service operation vessels could be on the horizon for windfarms of the future, according to two studies commissioned by leading green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables. The two reports – by MJR Power & Automation and Oasis Marine – are the last in a…