Category: Technology
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Magnum is adding capacity at its Hungarian ice cream plant. The Veszprém investment includes a new line for Bonbons and strengthens the company’s European manufacturing base during its wider operational separation from Unilever.
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GEA has widened homogenisation access for smaller food production plants. Its KOB range targets processors needing industrial pressure, hygiene, automation, and installation flexibility without moving straight into larger capital-intensive systems.
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Clear protein drinks are moving beyond traditional sports nutrition formats. Prinova will showcase clear pea protein formulation for RTD and RTM hydration, energy, and performance beverage platforms at IFT FIRST.
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New Nescafé launches follow factory investment in Cumbria this summer. Nestlé’s £28m Dalston upgrade includes a new mixing plant and high-speed packing lines for frothy coffee sachets.
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Flexible plastic packaging is now entering a tougher compliance phase. Recycled-content rules and England’s 2027 film collection deadline are forcing manufacturers to revisit material structures, recycling routes, and pack design.
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Gelatin-free gummies still struggle to match traditional elastic confectionery chew. IFF’s DuoGel system combines pectin and carrageenan for low-pH fruit gummies, targeting texture, stickiness, melt resistance, and process consistency.
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UPP is linking automated broccoli harvesting with ingredient production capacity. The partnership turns field side-streams into protein and fibre feedstock.
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Holmach has completed a major Mr Kipling processing line upgrade. The project combines retort technology, robotics, inspection, and utilities reduction.
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adapa has extended PaperFlow for recyclable paper food flowpacks today. The material targets snacks, confectionery, cereals, biscuits, and instant coffee.
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Compass is expanding Cauli’s reusable packaging across foodservice operations nationally. The system uses digital IDs and reverse-vending infrastructure to keep assets circulating.