Process industries
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With the creation of a new, high-value food ingredient made from spirulina, the blue-green microalgae renowned for its “superfood” properties, a Scottish biotech start-up is preparing to enter new markets. The team at ScotBio and researchers from the Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation (SCFDI) at Queen Margaret University have collaborated to assess the…
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Frozen food is riding high on a wave of innovation and consumer demand, according to a panel of food and drink experts. They say the category – which grew by nearly 12% in 2023/24, generating more than £8 billion in grocery sales – is no longer just for the budget-conscious but attracts shoppers looking for quality products…
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dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has announced a strategic collaboration with Bureau Veritas Solutions Denmark, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, to promote a credible sustainability measurement in animal protein production. The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to leverage and verify dsm-firmenich’s Sustell, its industry-leading life cycle assessment…
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Heineken UK is expanding its range of premium ciders with the introduction of Old Mout Mango & Passionfruit. Available across the grocery, wholesale and convenience channels, the new flavour is rolling out in 10x330ml cans and single 500ml bottle formats with an ABV of 4.0%. The latest innovation from Old Mout – its first in…
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One thing has become increasingly clear over the years, no matter how advanced the equipment or how skilled the technicians, the long-term success of any micro molded product is determined before the first shot of resin ever hits the mold. It begins with thoughtful, collaborative design which is discussed by Brett Saddoris In product development,…
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Published: 07 May, 2025 The UK government’s Clean Power 2030 mission lies at the heart of the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference – All-Energy 2025, owned and organised by RX. Being held at Glasgow’s SEC on 14 and 15 May it is free to attend for all with relevant business…
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Published: 07 May, 2025 Dräger Marine & Offshore (DMO), a global leader in the field of safety technology, has announced it has secured a long-term deal with a major North Sea oil and gas operator. Due to run for five-years, with a further two one-year extension options, the extension of the existing supply contract means…
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Oat Shaker, a new oat and fruit ‘snack in a bottle’ range, has launched in Sainsbury’s supermarkets across the UK this week. This 100% natural, plant-based, high-fibre functional range blends the creamy, silky texture of wholegrain oats with real fruit blends, offering shoppers a gut-friendly, delicious shake that offers convenient nutrition in a glass. Oat…
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New research commissioned by Alpro highlights trending consumer breakfast habits, revealing 68% of Brits acknowledge a healthy breakfast is vital for a good start to the day, yet only a third (33%) try to avoid or limit sugars at breakfast. Despite 96% of Brits valuing healthy eating, 45% choose convenience over nutrition at breakfast. The…
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Indexer control systems are the backbone of many high-performance motion applications, designed to easily and efficiently handle precise vertical movements. From semiconductor production and laboratory blood analysers to automated warehouse robots, indexers ensure objects are stored, retrieved, and positioned with speed and accuracy. These systems often pair vertical motion with robotic arms or actuators to…
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