Process industries

Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock Cider brand with Passion Fruit & Guava. Available to grocery and convenience channels from June onwards, the new cider comes in a 500ml bottle with an RRP of £2.70 each as Peacock aims to respond to the rising demand for tropical flavours. The new Passion…

Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs for short, should be treated with greater discrimination, according to nutrition experts as protein-rich plant-based diets are frequently categorised as ultra-processed and unhealthy. An overview of UPFs and their function in contemporary nutrition, particularly in the choice of plant-based foods, is provided in a recent whitepaper published by Planteneers. The paper…

Markem-Imaje is releasing the MB2253, a new black MEK ink designed especially for the beverage industry. According to Markem-Imaje, this cutting-edge product complies with the strictest industry standards, guaranteeing consumer and producer safety and compliance. Designed for versatility, MB2253 excels in marking a wide variety of beverage substrates, including plastics, metals, glass, and returnable glass…

Avantium has inked a conditional offtake agreement with Hoogesteger, one of the top manufacturers of fresh cold-pressed juices in the Netherlands. Hoogesteger will buy the recyclable, 100% plant-based polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate) from Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant for for its fresh juices created from ultra-fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Avantium’s PEF, branded as releaf, is…

From left to right: José Alcover, managing director of IMCD Iberia & Maghreb, Emma Gómez Ballesté, general manager of Ferrer Alimentación and Medir Ferrer, Fenna van Zanten, director M&A and member of IMCD Group’s executive committee,  Alberto Lastra, finance director IMCD Spain (Photo: IMCD) Posted: 6 June 2025 Share this page IMCD a global leading…

LRQA has solidified its position as an end-to-end risk management specialist as companies deal with a confluence of cybersecurity, sustainability, and regulatory issues. In response to surging global demand for more sophisticated risk management and assurance services, LRQA has completed five strategic acquisitions in just five months to reshape how businesses navigate risk. From rapidly…

The Nomuss portfolio including a variety of premium, all-natural, alcohol-free mixers that are made to consistently produce drinks of bartender quality is currently available for sale in the UK. Its Created in collaboration with bartenders, the drinks meet the same standards each and every time, as well as vegan, alcohol-free Nomuss Foam Drops that create the…

Recent analysis from IFF describes how food and beverage producers can better cater to the fast expanding GLP-1 consumer market by offering goods that suit their changing tastes. According to the global leader in food, beverage and health wellness, its research shows how nutritional requirements and sensory experience of eating and drinking changing. “IFF is empowering…

To maximise supply chain planning across its four production facilities, Finnebrogue has chosen RELEX Solutions to increase production efficiency and maintain ideal inventory levels. Through demand sensing and planning, master planning, and production scheduling, the family-owned company hopes  Supply Chain Company, a RELEX partner, will provide implementation services to assist the project. Renowned for its…

Garvey has developed a 3D Infinity Accumulation Table to streamline food production processes and transition to the next packaging stage. Whether companies want to apply branded cardboard sleeves or load items into multipack containers, Garvey’s solution is crafted to enhance efficiency. One of the standout features of the 3D Infinity system is the 3D Chute,…