All Process design & scale-up articles – Page 9
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NewsPrinces acquires historic Royal Liver Building in £83m UK growth plan
Princes invests £60m in Liverpool's historic Royal Liver Building as part of £83m UK-wide real estate plan to secure long-term growth.
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NewsMcVitie’s owner Pladis commits £68m to UK manufacturing investment and factory modernisation
Pladis’ major UK investment in factory automation and infrastructure aims to increase production capacity, efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsWaitrose invests in Bristol distribution centre to enhance South West supply chain
Waitrose to open its first South West distribution centre at Bristol 360 in late 2026, enhancing supply efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsUK Government launches Healthy Food Standard mandating healthier products
UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS burden.
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ArticleUnlocking value through product reformulation: why mouthfeel matters more than ever
As consumer expectations evolve, Tate & Lyle reveal to New Food why preserving mouthfeel through product reformulation is essential for delivering affordable indulgence.
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NewsStudy finds glass bottles contain far more microplastics in drinks than plastic bottles
French researchers discover glass bottles shed significantly more microplastics into drinks than plastic or metal packaging.
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ArticleDigitalising pest management: the new frontier for smarter food and drink production
For the food and drink manufacturing sector, managing pest issues is a fundamental pillar in supporting robust operational practices. Here, John Stewart at Pelsis Group reveals how digitalisation can enhance traditional pest control measures for more timely and precise intervention when it’s needed.
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NewsUK food manufacturers slash salt and sugar in major reformulation drive
UK food reformulation drives major sugar, salt and calorie cuts, as manufacturers urge government support for healthier innovation.
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WhitepaperHow an Act of Parliament has transformed the future of banana technology in Norwich
Earlier this month, the House of Lords passed the Precision Breeding Act which has opened up a new world of opportunity for researchers and food biotech companies at Norwich Research Park.
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ArticleUltra-processed foods are harming our health — and they’re still being sold
We’ve all heard the warnings about ultra-processed foods, but following findings from a major international study, Louise Monaghan can keep quiet no longer.
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NewsVolare secures €26 million funding for insect protein production plant
Backed by major investors, Volare’s flagship facility will transform food waste into sustainable protein, boosting Europe's protein self-sufficiency and transition towards circular, sustainable food production.
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NewsEuropean food manufacturing technologies coalition launched by four industry leaders
The new coalition, Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe, aims to address industry challenges and amplify the sector’s voice across Europe.
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NewsArla Foods Ingredients expands partnership with Brenntag into Southeast Asia
Arla Foods Ingredients partners with Brenntag to distribute protein ingredients in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, targeting surging demand.
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WebinarFermentation elevated: precision analytics with mass spectrometry in the biofood revolution
Watch this webinar to explore how precision analytic technologies like automated mass spectrometry are transforming fermentation in biofood production and can elevate your operations with greater efficiency, consistency and scalability.
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NewsGreencore and Bakkavor agree terms of £1.2bn acquisition deal
Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed terms, forming a £4bn UK convenience food powerhouse pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
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NewsSupermarkets allowed to “mark their own homework” on plastic waste, campaigners warn
Campaigners warn against retailers overseeing plastic waste reduction after the government appointed industry representatives to manage the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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News41% of UK food and drink manufacturers scale back investment amid economic pressures
Economic pressures, new taxes and rising costs force UK food and drink manufacturers to scale back growth investments, says FDF report.
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NewsBudweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch invests $300m to its US manufacturing facilities
Anheuser-Busch invests $300 million to strengthen American manufacturing, expand workforce training and support veterans entering industry roles.
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ArticlePortion control is the answer to the food industry’s energy challenge
The food industry’s move towards more sustainable manufacturing techniques alongside ongoing investment into power-hungry assets is placing increasing strain on the sector’s energy supply. David Bean, Business Development Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division, says the answer lies in developing greater flexibility behind the meter.
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NewsCoca-Cola agrees to revise plastic recycling claims across Europe
Coca-Cola will revise its plastic recycling claims across Europe following a greenwashing complaint from BEUC. The update aims to offer consumers clearer, more accurate labelling.