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Squeaky Bean well-known for its popular meat alternatives is introducing two market firsts with the ready-to-eat Tofu Slices and a Super Grain & Vegetable Burger made with fermented rye. Landing in store for Veganuary, the launches are in response to recent consumer demand for healthier, cleaner label plant-based foods. Squeaky Bean’s Ready to Eat Red…
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Bakers Basco has found and taken back more than 2,900 bakery assets in Northern Ireland because of misuse in the bakery supply chain. The recovery includes 1,605 Omega baskets and 1,315 dollies. Since expanding its operations in Northern Ireland, Bakers Basco’s team has also investigated 32 leads, leading to the recovery of misused equipment and…
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Image: SEALSQ In a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement, GB’s smart meters are to be equipped with SEALSQ’s VaultIC 408 secure microcontroller. The deal, of which few details are available so far, comes as the first 4G communications hubs are being installed in homes to future proof the network in advance of the sunsetting of 2G…
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Gavan Technologies has secured $8 million in A-round funding to help it enter the European food market with its plant protein-based fat solution Fatrix. The funding round was led by MoreVC, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, with participation from Lever VC, a global leader in food and agri-tech investment; EIT Food, a European Union-supported platform for…
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Timber has long been integral to construction, but recent innovations are reshaping the industry. High-quality wood materials enhance aesthetics and improve functionality and sustainability, making them vital for modern building practices. This transformation signifies a shift towards efficient and environmentally responsible methods that cater to the needs of builders, architects, and DIY enthusiasts. The Rise…
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Fam Stumabo has announced its presence at Fruit Logistica 2025, from 5 to 7 February in Berlin, the leading trade show for the fresh produce industry. Fam Stumabo said it showcase fruit and vegetable cutting solutions, designed to help processors achieve precision, efficiency, and product excellence. At its booth (Hall 1.1 – Stand A41), visitors…
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Dawn Foods has named its first of three 2025 Student Ambassadors. Jordan Young, 26, who is studying BSc Food Science at Nottingham Trent University impressed the team at Dawn with his dedication to the technical craft of baking, in-depth knowledge of current bakery trends as well as his understanding of the commercial challenges faced by…
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Bell Flavors & Fragrances has revealed five global macro trends that it believes will impact the lives, and purchasing behaviour, of consumers. Created via the Spark–Ignites Creativity, Inspires Senses platform, it has been mapping the origins of imagination since 2015. “This year, Bell’s Spark Trends continue to uncover various ways in which global consumers are responding…
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A confectionery business is starting the year afresh by taking significant strides to boost both its brand identity and range within the UK’s bustling independent sweet & confectionery sector, with the launch of an enhanced sugar-free sweets range. After much tweaking and twiddling the resulting healthier living range, Stockley’s will include sugar-free sharing bags of…
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Image courtesy 123rf In a world of immense power demand, decentralised energy sources and resilient energy communities, how will the power transformer – an already stable piece of technology – evolve? Yusuf Latief finds out. As we move toward a climate-neutral future, almost every aspect of our power systems will need to be upgraded to…
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