
HMS Networks has released its yearly analysis of the industrial network market, revealing key trends and developments. After an exceptional surge in 2023, the market experienced a slight slowdown in 2024, with a decrease of approximately 10–11% in newly installed nodes. This dip is primarily attributed to a more challenging economic environment, ongoing uncertainties, and…

Members of a criminal organisation that was producing tainted oils and selling them as extra virgin olive oil in Greece and other EU nations has been disbanded, according to the Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of Northern Greece. To dismantle the criminal organisation, a police operation was carried out at noon on Monday 14 April…

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, announces the appointment of Robert van Dorst to managing director Key EMEA/Asia. Based in the Netherlands, van Dorst is responsible for developing and leading strategies that bring Key’s advanced optical sorting, conveying and other automation systems, as well as best-in-class service, to food processors…

HealthTech BioActives (HTBA), the leading innovator in citrus flavonoids and active forms of vitamin B12 for health and nutrition, today unveils new research showcasing how its pioneering methylcobalamin ingredient – MecobalActive – can effectively support cognitive focus, physical power and endurance in healthy, active individuals. According to HTBA, the findings present an exciting opportunity, allowing…

The Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority (VVKD) has awarded a contract to Kotug Push-it for what it says will be the first fully electric pusher tug to operate in the Baltic States. The project is co-funded by the European Union under the ‘Next Generation Lithuania’ Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan, which allocates €11m (US$12m) for low-emission…

Image: MITECO Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has approved five pilots to accelerate flexibility innovation for the country’s electricity system. The projects are implemented under a first-of-its-kind regulatory sandbox in Spain, which is enabling certain exemptions from sectoral regulations and contributing to regulatory innovation. They are expected to mark a…

Broadcast: Monday, 30 June 2025 08h00 New York | 12h00 GMT | 13h00 London | 14h00 Amsterdam | 14h00 Johannesburg |16h00 Dubai | 17h30 New Delhi | 20h00 Singapore | 22h00 Australia 60-minute session Efficiently integrating renewable energy sources into existing power grids presents a complex puzzle. You are invited to join experts from Schneider…

The Stephen Manheimer Scholarship in Flavor Science has been established by Kerry Group and the Monell Chemical Senses Centre to recognise the important contributions Stephen Manheimer made to the food and flavour industries over his 60-year career. The scholarship is intended to support the next generation of flavour scientists in advancing the understanding of important…

Adrian Guggisberg, President of ABB’s Electrification Distribution Solutions division, and Marco Tellarini, Senior Vice-President, EMEA for ABB’s Electrification Service division, talk about accelerating the energy transition by enabling decarbonisation, innovating for a more resilient power grid and driving smarter energy use. The three main challenges utilities must overcome include securing the necessary human resources, ensuring…

In an effort to unite stakeholders, promote clearer regulatory paths for novel foods, and speed up development, NFX UK, the UK’s first dedicated Novel Foods Expert Network, has announced the introduction of its new digital platform. NFX UK said that through its community-building platform and support system, it will empower innovators to develop and commercialise…