Process industries

A retail expert at the University of Stirling has helped develop ways to classify the burgeoning movement of clean food consumerism and provide clear understanding about what clean food is. The trend – led by consumers’ demand for foods that are natural and additive-free, and to know where their food comes from – is estimated…

Purition, the whole food nutrition brand known for its natural, no-nonsense approach to healthy eating, is excited to announce the return of its much-loved Limited Edition Raspberry flavour – available in both Original and Vegan. Launching just in time for summer, Purition Raspberry blends the refreshing tartness of real freeze-dried raspberries with Purition’s signature whole…

Cooked Millow burger made from binder-free mycelium and Nordic oats, photographed in Gothenburg, Sweden. Posted: 30 May 2025 Share this page Millow, a Gothenburg‑based food‑tech company that turns Nordic oats and mycelium into beef‑like protein, has commissioned its first large‑scale factory after three decades of research and an initial €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council, part…

A 98% recycled content, fully recyclable PE (polyethylene) flexible film, used for shrink wrapping and bagging applications, is now available from automated packaging distributor Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). “This new material contains the highest level of recycled content of any flexible film on the market,” stated Josh Gibson, YPS sales director. “For our customers, this…

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…