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  • Opportunities to change the trend of stagnating exports

    Research is highlighting the benefits of recent trade talks for food and drink producers and indicates that there are chances to increase the amount of UK exports. In Q1, the value of food and drink exports to non-EU nations increased by 10.5% as food producers benefited from easier access to expanding international markets. For example,…


  • GEA’s Bake Extruder meets the demands of medium to large-scale biscuit manufacturers

    GEA launches new high-speed bake extruder, GEA Bake Extruder. Source: GEA Posted: 16 June 2025 Share this page GEA has introduced a precision-engineered system for high-volume and high-speed applications in the baking industry. Designed to meet the evolving demands of medium to large-scale biscuit manufacturers, the extruder delivers high flexibility, productivity, and hygienic operation, whether…


  • CurrENT releases maps to track innovative grid tech deployment across Europe

    This map is a visualization for the cost of running the grid as measured by a score which calculates the cost in terms of thousands of euros per Gigawatt Hour (K€/GWh) where a lower cost per GWh, indicated by a light blue colouring, indicates a better score. Grey indicates insufficient publicly available data to derive…


  • Hive Mind launches Sparkling Meads into Marks & Spencer

    Hive Mind has taken a second significant step for “classic drinks rethought” with the highly anticipated launch of its Sparkling Meads in Marks & Spencer. This comes right after the company’s recent four-strong Honeyade launch, which aimed to put its weight behind the all-natural soft drinks debate while putting best-in-class British honey back on the…


  • Industrial-scale sand battery to green Finnish district heating

    Image credit: Polar Night Energy Finnish energy storage developer Polar Night Energy has built an industrial-scale sand battery in the municipality of Pornainen for the Loviisan Lämpö’s district heating network. The new sand battery, claimed to be the world’s largest, delivers 1MW of thermal power and offers a storage capacity of 100MWh. The project is…


  • Yamaha Motor establishes marine digitalization subsidiary in Finland

    Yamaha Motor Europe (YME) has established a new company, Yamaha Motor Connected Innovation (YMCI), in Finland to develop digital platforms and connected technologies for the marine business. To support this development, Yamaha has acquired the software platform and intellectual property rights of Skipperi, a Finnish startup focused on boating technology in which Yamaha invested in…


  • Dole UK and AgriSound’s pollination technology study to redefine fruit production

    Global fruit manufacturer Dole has partnered with AgriSound, a prominent UK-based agri-tech business that specialises in pollination monitoring, to launch a new cooperative pilot study. The project marks a significant leap forward in data-driven agricultural research, aiming to redefine how fruit producers optimise yield, quality, and environmental sustainability through advanced pollination insights. The pilot-study project,…


  • Bühler opens puffing technology centre

    Bühler has opened its new Puffing Application Center in Uzwil, Switzerland, providing food and feed producers industrial-scale capabilities to develop innovative, plant-based, and affordable products. The center strengthens Bühler’s network of research and training centers, equipping customers with the tools and expertise to test, optimise, and scale up puffed grain and pulse products rapidly and…


  • SGS addresses food waste worldwide by introducing The Pledge on Food Waste certification.

    The PLEDGE on Food Waste is now offered by SGS as part of its IMPACT NOW for sustainability concept. Image: orig hamburger plate-unsplash Posted: 13 June 2025 Share this page With the introduction of a new collaboration with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a certification program targeted at food service providers worldwide, SGS, a testing,…


  • Jonny Wilkinson’s One Living launches a new range of functional health shots

    Jonny Wilkinson’s functional wellness company, One Living, is making its debut in the UK health shot market with a new line of 100ml health shots that promote daily wellbeing using potent, natural ingredients without sacrificing flavour. The new range is currently in 520 Tesco stores nationwide and online, priced at £2.00 RRP per shot. Developed…