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  • allplants welcomes Melissa Hemsley as new chef-in-residence

    allplants, the provider of award-winning, chef made and nutritionally balanced plant-powered food, is announcing a new chef-in-residence collaboration with renowned real food activist and celebrity chef, Melissa Hemsley. Launching 4th September 2024, this exciting partnership introduces a new limited edition range of vibrant, plant-based dishes designed by Melissa to make eating healthy both easy and…


  • Tackling waste in manufacturing

    The manufacturing sector is a huge contributor to waste in the UK, with the UK government estimating that in 2020, it generated around 40.4 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste. This is an outstanding amount of waste produced, particularly with Plastics Europe finding that the annual waste production equates to almost 8.9 million tonnes. With this…


  • A new program touts transmission pole replacement timelines in months instead of years. But how?

    (Credit: Bonneville Power Administration) BPA’s new initiative aims to streamlines the process to replace pre-existing wood poles to minimise potential infrastructure failure and improve reliability of its grid. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) recently launched a new program designed to reduce the amount of time and technical resources needed to replace transmission poles in a…


  • Renowned industry expert publishes new book exploring connected packaging

    Creative technology studio Appetite Creative today announced the launch of a brand-new book, ‘Connected Packaging: The Game-Changing Marketing Tool’ offering a fresh perspectives on this rapidly evolving field. Authored by the studio’s managing director, Jenny Stanley, regarded as a pioneer in the connected packaging industry, Stanley’s comprehensive guide provides an extensive exploration of connected packaging…


  • Nestlé continues as the world’s most valuable food brand while Lay’s climbs to second

    Nestlé (brand value down 7% to $20.8 billion) continues to hold the title of the world’s most valuable food brand, according to a new report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Despite a decline in brand value, Nestlé’s strong brand equity and resilience have helped it maintain its top position in the global…


  • Cryovac recycle-ready laminates help reduce plastic consumption and lower packaging expenses

    Cryovac Recycle-ready laminate printed sliced salami. Posted: 4 September 2024 Related core topics: Packaging Related topics: anti-fogging, EVOH, HFFS, laminates, PP, shelf life, Thermoforming, tray lidding, wastage Related organisations: CEFLLEX, Cyclos, OPRL, SEE Related people: Marta Lara Share this page SEE has launched a new range of high-barrier, printable laminates to help food processors use…


  • Wadworth Pubs swaps to Aviko’s SuperCrunch Fries to serve up menu success

    Andrew Scott, the head of food at Wadworth Pubs, has swapped in Aviko’s SuperCrunch Fries to enhance the success of his traditional pub classics menu. The award-winning chef joined Wadworth Pubs in 2021 with a burning desire to move into pub food and improve guest experience. Stepping into a developmental role, he has implemented changes…


  • RTE taps GE Vernova for 245kV SF6-free GIS

    The B105 245 kilovolts SF6-free g3 gas insulated substation was launched at CIGRE. Image courtesy GE Vernova. US-based tech company GE Vernova has announced that their Grid Solutions business will manufacture, deliver and commission a 245kV SF6-free gas-insulated substation (GIS) for RTE in France. According to the company in a release, this will be the…


  • Rockwell Automation Announces PlantPAx DCS helps The Royal Mint Process with its New E-Waste Electronics Precious Metal-Recovery Facility in Llantrisant

    After two years of design and manufacture, the new plant is now operational and provides a strong foundation for further expansion of this facility to support the world’s challenges with electronic waste. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is proud to support The Royal Mint’s…


  • Four TSOs form ‘Green Energy Corridor Power Company’ for Black Sea cable project

    Director General of Georgian State Electrosystem, Giorgi Gigineishvili, signed an agreement on the establishment of a joint venture by the TSO’s of the four countries. Image courtesy GSE Transmission system operators CNTEE Transelectrica, Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE), AzerEnerji and MVM Electrical Works have signed on a joint venture power company to implement the Black Sea…