Process industries
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Published: 14 May, 2025 The BlueFloat Energy / Nadara Partnership has announced it has successfully concluded comprehensive two-year wind and metocean monitoring campaigns at its Broadshore Hub and Bellrock floating offshore wind farm sites, marking a significant milestone in the development of Scotland’s next generation of renewable energy infrastructure. The campaigns involved the deployment of…
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By creating one of the lightest PET bottles for still beverages, KHS is claiming to set a new standard in bottle making. A container that utilises only 5.89 grammes of material to carry 591 millimetres of product has been created under the working title of Factor 101 in close collaboration with Husky Technologies, the Canadian…
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Lantmännen Biorefineries is investing in Sproud, a company dealing in plant-based dairy products based on pea protein. With this investment, Lantmännen Biorefineries becomes a minority stakeholder with a share of approximately 10 per cent. Lantmännen has made a calculated investment in Sproud to take advantage of the rising demand for plant-based milk substitutes. With a…
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Spain’s European chorizo sales have reached a record high as the UK market’s demand for premium cured meats continues to rise. According to the Spanish Chorizo Consortium, cured sausage imports into the UK from Spain reached an all-time high value of €104 million in 2024, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year. Of this,…
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Captain Morgan is launching Captain Morgan Muck Pit, a new brand extension that will roll out across Europe, Africa and Asia as the brand expands its offering to cater for new occasions and consumers. Drawing inspiration from the legendary muck pits of the Caribbean rum making process – that see overripe fruit tossed into a…
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Manufacturing and production processes consistently face challenges in ensuring the longevity and efficient functioning of their equipment, especially as they age. Just like any entity subjected to time, equipment breaks down due to friction, corrosion, thermal and mechanical cycling, vibration, and other forces. The inevitable progression of these factors results in reduced performance, and ultimately,…
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Vegetarian diet beats vegan for the prevention of diabetes, according to University of Reading study
According to a recent study, eating dairy products may help regulate blood sugar levels more effectively than following a plant-only diet. The study, published in Clinical Nutrition, included 30 people who followed either a lacto-vegetarian diet (plant foods plus dairy) or a vegan diet (plant foods only). Results showed that people following the lacto-vegetarian diet…
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Domino Printing Sciences’ latest piezo inkjet (PIJ) printer has been specifically developed to offer a solution for printing durable, large-area, high-resolution codes onto non-porous surfaces, including shelf-ready and secondary packaging. “In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven world, brands are increasingly looking to stand out and increase shelf appeal. This is driving a move away from plain, brown cardboard…
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Texas-based subsea oil and gas equipment supplier Trendsetter Engineering has marked the first deployment of its Trident 20,000 psi (20K) intervention system at Beacon Offshore’s Shenandoah project in the Gulf of America. The Trident 20K intervention system was deployed from Transocean’s Deepwater Atlas drillship for a two-well flowback operation at the deepwater Shenandoah project. Trendsetter…
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Amcor Metsa packaging with steak in tray. Image credit: Amcor Posted: 12 May 2025 Share this page A partnership combining Metsä Group’s three-dimensional moulded fibre-based packaging solution, Muoto, with Amcor’s advanced film liners aims to create laminated bio-based trays suitable for various food packaging, including modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Combining Metsä Group’s wood-based moulded fibre…
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