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  • BPI to facilitate the sale of Major Sheet Metals Ltd. assets

    BPI Asset Advisory is managing the online auction of premium sheet metal machinery and commercial vehicles following the liquidation of Major Sheet Metals Ltd. For over 30 years, Major Sheet Metals Ltd. specialised in fabricating bespoke industrial and domestic products, operating from Batley, West Yorkshire, and supplying customers across the UK. As part of the…


  • Krones hails success of Sleevematic labellers as 1,000 built to-date

    Pictured from left to right: Heinz Hennek, head of labelling and decoration technology at Krones, Marco Bal-biano, plant manager at Acqua Sant’Anna, and Judith Forstner of Krones’ Italian sales team, with the 1,000th Krones Sleevematic. This very special machine for Acqua Sant’Anna is configured in a block solution together with a Contiroll wrap-around labeller. Posted:…


  • Lidl and ProVeg join forces to find innovative cheese alternatives in new startup competition

    Lidl in Germany has partnered with the ProVeg Incubator to launch a new competition to find exceptional plant-based cheese alternatives across Europe and a selection of other countries. The market for cheese alternatives is continuously growing and evolving, and Lidl is on a mission to discover something truly innovative to offer its customers. The retailer…


  • Vybey enters the healthy snacking fray

    Glasgow-based vybey is advancing its mission to spread positive vibes via the eagerly anticipated launch of its 3-strong range of plant-based, Complete Nutrition bars that takes all its invaluable plant protein learnings into on-the-go snacking bars. vybey’s 3- strong bar offer includes: an indulgent, rich & fudgy Chocolate Brownie, a sweet yet tart Raspberry White…


  • Northvolt goes bankrupt as Europe releases Automotive Action Plan

    Image courtesy Northvolt One week following the release of Europe’s Automotive Action Plan, Northvolt – widely called the continent’s best hope at sector competitiveness – filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. According to the company in a release, the move came following an ‘exhaustive effort’ to secure the company’s financial future. Northvolt aimed to capture 25%…


  • DSO4DT launched to advance digital twins for DSOs

    The Horizon Europe DSO4DT project has launched to address the role of digital twins in strengthening Europe’s DSOs. DSO4DT, which is being coordinated by the DSO Entity, is aimed to support the organisation in the development of digital twins for the energy sector as a tool to improve the management and operation of the power…


  • SAAM Towage’s third electric tugboat completes sea trials

    A fully electric ElectRA Series built by Sanmar for major operator SAAM Towage has completed sea trials. According to the partners, it will be the first fully electric tugboat to operate in Latin America. Sustainable design milestone With an overall length of 25.4m, a beam of 12.86m, a draft of 5.6m and a maximum battery…


  • Consumer interest in health and balanced diets prompts pea protein maker to rebrand

    Verdino, the Romanian leader in pea protein-based products, has unveiled a new rebranding plan to improve its market position and redefine customer expectations and values. The new brand identity has been defined based on insights revealed from the qualitative research the company conducted in 2024, which provided perceptions of consumer habits towards plant-based products. Its…


  • Report calls for reduction of food’s sugar and salt content to promote health

    The UK government ought to expand the scope of its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to include all foods, according to significant new analysis released today (Monday, 17 March). The Transforming UK Food Systems Programme (TUKFS) report, entitled “Regulatory Tools for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet,” highlights how the existing soft drinks levy has reduced…


  • Report calls for tax on sugar and salt content to promote health

    The UK government ought to expand the scope of its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to include all foods, according to significant new analysis released today (Monday, 17 March). The Transforming UK Food Systems Programme (TUKFS) report, entitled “Regulatory Tools for a Healthy and Sustainable Diet,” highlights how the existing soft drinks levy has reduced…