All Process design & scale-up articles – Page 6
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NewsNestlé invests £28m in Dalston factory to boost instant coffee production
Nestlé has announced a £28 million upgrade to its Dalston factory, boosting instant coffee production capacity, sustainability and workplace efficiency.
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ArticleDetection technology innovations today are preparing the food safety landscape of tomorrow
Food safety's technological transformation accelerated in 2025, explains Yannick Verry from Informa Markets, driven by evolving contamination threats and looming regulatory compliance deadlines that expose critical gaps in traditional detection methods.
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NewsLancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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NewsPremier Foods announces £36m Worksop site investment and new Loyd Grossman deal
Premier Foods will upgrade its Worksop site, bring Loyd Grossman production in-house and extend the brand partnership to 2034.
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NewsGLP-1 users want taste, texture and satiety, Tate & Lyle reports
New Tate & Lyle research reveals how GLP-1 users’ food preferences are shifting and where manufacturers can innovate to meet changing expectations.
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ArticleSummerdown – how the ‘peppermint people’ are farming for the future
From mustard to peppermint via holistic sustainability; Ruth Davison reveals the hidden depths of one company’s ambition to facilitate positive change – not just for the planet, but for how we live.
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NewsUS regulators recall nearly one million Costco prosecco bottles over shattering risk
Nearly one million bottles of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG are being recalled after reports of shattering.
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NewsUK brewery advances circular brewing with beers powered by wastewater-to-energy system
Hepworth and WASE roll out the UK’s first brewery wastewater-to-energy system and mark the milestone with the launch of renewable-powered Nexus beers.
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NewsUK trade attachés unlock £100m export boost for British food and drink producers
British food and drink producers secure nearly £100 million in new export opportunities as trade barriers fall across key global markets.
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Six dead in Listeria outbreak linked to recalled prepared pasta
Six people have died and 27 fallen ill following a listeria outbreak traced to precooked pasta from California supplier Nate’s Fine Foods.
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NewsHome Bargains recalls three Milka chocolate bars after allergens not listed in English
Home Bargains has withdrawn three Milka bars from sale after labels failed to list key allergens in English, sparking safety warnings.
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NewsMr Kipling invests £2.1 million in solar farm at Premier Foods’ Carlton Bakery
Mr Kipling is cutting emissions with a £2.1m solar farm at Premier Food's Carlton Bakery, boosting local resilience at one of the UK’s biggest bakeries.
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ArticleBritain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test
The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security.
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New study highlights demand for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products
A new study reveals strong consumer support for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products, as the UK prepares its upcoming Animal Welfare Strategy.
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NewsGEA’s NiSoMate® becomes an essential compliance tool as EU waste directive comes into force
With the EU’s revised Waste Framework Directive now in effect, food and beverage manufacturers face new legal obligations to cut processing waste. GEA’s NiSoMate® delivers real-time, in-line quality control to help producers meet sustainability targets while reducing costly product losses.
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NewsCMA Phase 1 investigation flags chilled sauces risk in Greencore-Bakkavor deal
The UK competition watchdog’s Phase 1 investigation has raised concerns over Greencore’s planned acquisition of Bakkavor, citing risks in chilled supermarket sauces.
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NewsNestlé undergoes digital core upgrade to enable AI and automation at scale
Nestlé has completed the first phase of its global digital core upgrade, enabling AI and automation at scale to transform operations.
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ArticleThe modern supply chain: building resilience in an era of disruption
Few industries feel disruption as sharply as food and beverage. In this expert feature, global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca explores how digital transformation - from blockchain to AI - is driving greater food and beverage supply chain resilience, helping businesses build transparency, predict risk and safeguard production in an ...
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NewsBrazilian team develops cork-based sensor to detect sodium nitrite in drinks
A team in Brazil has created a low-cost cork-based sensor that detects sodium nitrite in drinks, strengthening contaminant monitoring and food safety.
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NewsCoca-Cola HBC to acquire majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion
Coca-Cola HBC will acquire a majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, expanding its footprint and reshaping Africa’s bottling market.