
The James Hutton Institute has announced that Dr Kelly Houston, Dr Isabelle Colas and Dr Sarah McKim are joint deputy directors of one of its innovation centres, the International Barley Hub (IBH). The IBH promotes scientific discovery and innovation to future-proof barley, the predominant crop grown in Scotland. Climate change and other environmental challenges, coupled…

Image courtesy 123rf In a new report, Nordic transmission system operators Svenska kraftnät, Energinet, Fingrid and Statnett, have said they are expecting an increase in consumption and have called for more flexibility in the power system to meet increasing demand and a surge in intermittency. The TSO’s report, Nordic Grid Development Perspective 2025, comes as…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a wide range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a wide range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a wide range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a wide range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food manufacturers inspect every product with confidence, protect their brand and productivity…

21st.BIO has announced the launch of a new development programme for bovine alpha-lactalbumin (α-lac) after exclusively licensing the high-yield microbial strain from Novonesis. Alpha-lactalbumin is a highly functional milk protein rich in essential amino acids. It is easy to digest and is linked to immune and cognitive development benefits. Bovine α-lac is currently used in…

Image courtesy 123rf The US Department of Energy (DOE) began the week following Independence Day with a bang, releasing a report that the status quo is unsustainable for the US electric grid. According to DOE, blackout risks in 2030 could be 100 times higher if the US keeps shutting down conventional power plants. According to…

Image: Ashley Jensen, Shona McCarthy and Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne with Patrick Grant and the principal of QMU, Sir Paul Grice at the ceremony. Posted: 9 July 2025 Share this page Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh awarded an honorary degree to Genius Foods’ Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, a food innovator at its 2025 graduation ceremonies. Honoured at a ceremony in…

British butter brand All Things Butter has added to its product lineup with a new Spreadable Butter launching exclusively through Ocado – in line with the homegrown British butter brand’s goal to offer a natural, high-quality British butter for everyone. All Things Butter Spreadable has only four ingredients and has one of the lowest percentages…